Which Country Invented...
Which country is known for inventing pizza, especially the Margherita style?
What is the traditional food eaten during the Chinese New Year for good fortune?
Dumplings
Which country’s flag features a red circle on a white background, symbolizing the rising sun?
Japan
Which Asian country is made up of over 7,000 islands and is known for its archipelagic geography?
Philippines
Which North American country became independent from Britain in 1867 and still recognizes the British monarch as head of state?
Canada
Which country invented the printing press, revolutionizing how books were made in the 15th century?
Germany - Johannes Gutenberg
In Mexico, what holiday celebrates and honors deceased loved ones, often with altars and sugar skulls?
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
What does the maple leaf on Canada’s flag symbolize?
Nature and the environment; also a national symbol of unity and peace
Which country is both the smallest by area and by population?
Vatican City
Which Scandinavian country remained neutral during both World Wars but is known for its Viking heritage?
Sweden
Which African country is recognized for ancient advanced architecture, including the construction of the pyramids?
Egypt
In which country is the festival of Diwali, the “Festival of Lights,” widely celebrated?
India
What is unique about the flag of Nepal compared to all other national flags?
It is not rectangular — it has a double-pennant shape (two triangles)
Which country has the most time zones in the world, including overseas territories?
France
Which African country was never colonized during the Scramble for Africa and remained independent?
Ethiopia
Which European country invented the sauna as a cultural and health practice?
Finland
In which country do people wear hanbok for festivals, weddings, and national holidays?
South Korea
Which country’s flag includes an image of a bird of paradise?
Papua New Guinea
Which island nation in the Indian Ocean is famous for its biodiversity and unique species like lemurs?
Madagascar
Which Asian country was colonized by the Dutch, then the Japanese, and gained independence in 1945 under Sukarno?
Indonesia
Which country invented the didgeridoo, a traditional wind instrument?
Australia (by Indigenous Australians)
Which African festival celebrates African heritage and takes place from December 26 to January 1?
Kwanzaa
Which two countries have nearly identical flags, with only slight differences in proportions or emblem placement (hint: red, white, blue horizontal stripes)?
Netherlands and Luxembourg
Which country in Oceania is known for Maori culture and geothermal landscapes like Rotorua?
New Zealand
Which country was the birthplace of democracy in the 5th century BCE?
Greece