This Latin dance originated in Cuba and has roots in the Afro-Cuban rumba.
What is salsa?
100
The giant costume of this mythological beast is often over 100 ft. long, is made of silk, paper, and bamboo, and dances on the Chinese New Year.
What is the dragon?
100
Risotto originated in this country.
What is Italy?
100
The cucumber-loving water sprite called a Kappa hails from this nation, which is also the birthplace of sushi.
What is Japan?
100
This festival originated in the Aztec culture and was adapted for the Christian holiday of All Souls Day.
What is Dia de los muertes?
200
This type of dance combines Indian classical dance with Western movements.
What is Bollywood dance?
200
Traditional African masks are decorated with many natural objects such as shells, teeth and minerals. This is the main material that is carved to make these masks.
What is wood?
200
In Brittany, crêpes are traditionally served with this type of beverage.
What is cider?
200
This massive hominid arose in Aboriginal legends and is said to be the Australian version of the Yeti and Bigfoot.
What is the Yowie?
200
According the Chinese New Year, the year 2012 coincides with this animal.
What is the dragon?
300
The Salsa Capital of the World, Cali, is located in this South American nation.
What is Colombia?
300
The skull is a common decorative element used on the Day of the Dead in Mexico. This ancient civilization saw the skull as a symbol of death and rebirth.
Who are the Aztecs?
300
Sushi is generally eaten with this type of utensil.
What are chopsticks?
300
This hag-ish creature's name is Slavic for "old woman" or "grandmother" and lives in a cabin on chicken legs.
What/Who is Baba Yaga?
300
This festival is celebrated in the spring and is marked by general loosening of social norms and throwing colored water and powder on friends and family.
What is Holi?
400
The Bollywood film industry is located in this Indian city.
What is Mumbai?
400
The henna plant grows throughout this country where the people often use it to dye their hands and arms in decorative patterns.
What is India?
400
This cuisine is generally eaten without utensils and is often accompanied by garnishes such as salsa, avocado or guacamole, cilantro, tomatoes, onions and lettuce.
What are tacos?
400
The Encantado is said to live as a river dolphin during the day prone to terrorizing people who live near this river at night.
What is the Amazon River?
400
On Chinese New Year, this monster comes to prey on villagers but is scared away by the color red and loud noises. It's name also means "year" in Chinese.
Who is Nian?
500
This style of salsa dancing has dancers take the initial dance step on the first beat of the music.
What is the LA-style?
500
Day of the Dead altars contain offerings representing the four main elements: earth, water, fire, and air. This is one of the most common offerings that represent fire.
What is a candle?
500
This is a Middle Eastern food dip made from cooked chickpeas, blended with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic.
What is hummus?
500
The malevolent Tokoloshe of Zulu mythology is said to turn invisible by swallowing this object.
What is a pebble?
500
On the first evening of Holi, a public bonfire is held to commemorate the burning of this mythological woman.