This famous French architect designed the best known monument in Paris in 1889. The structure is more than 1,000 feet tall and is the tallest structure in Paris. A beautiful view of the city is possible from several levels and two restaurants are available for service. The tower also supports radio and television transmission devices.
Who is Gustave Eiffel?
100
In Egypt, when eating a meal:
a) You should skip the salt. Adding seasoning to your food is an insult.
b) Always eat with your right hand, which is traditionally known as your clean hand.
c) Always give out a large burp at the end of your meal, signifying your satisfaction. A burp is considered polite
C
100
Which of these is the annual “day of atonement in Judaism in which the high priest would sacrifice a lamb to representatively atone for the sins of the people?
a) Ruach Hakodesh
b) Yom Kippur
c) Midrash
d) Sukkot
B; Yom Kippur
100
Paella is a rice dish typical of what country
Spain
100
To which language does the word ZATERDAG belong?
a) Spanish
b) Dutch
c) German
d) French
ZATERDAG means "Saturday" in DUTCH!
200
This well-known Gothic cathedral is the best known of its type in the world and sits majestically in the heart of Paris. The building is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and was completed around the year 1300. A major American University has the same name as this church.
What is Notre Dame Cathedral?
200
There are different customs around the world for when a child loses a tooth:
A) In Bangladesh and Colombia, people put the baby teeth in a rat hole.
B) In Norway, the children throw their teeth on top of the roof of their home.
C) In India, they put the tooth in cow poop and throw it up on the roof.
B
200
List the 5 Pillars of Islam
1) Declaration of Faith (“There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is His Prophet”)
2) Prayer
3) Giving (to the poor)
4) Fasting (during the month of Ramadan)
5) Pilgrimage to Mecca
200
These buttery, flaky crescent shaped pastries are a staple of Austrian and French bakeries
Croissants
200
To which language does the word LARUNBATETAN belong?
a) German
b) Welsh
c) Catalan
d) Basque
LARUNBATETAN mean "Saturday" in...BASQUE (the language of the Basque country in Northern Spain)
300
This famous and colossal statue, 305' tall, was designed by the French sculptor Frederic Bartholdi and was given to the United States by the people of France in 1886. It now is found in New York City.
What is the Statue of Liberty?
300
The Japanese value table manners and believe that:
A) It is impolite to play with your chopsticks
B) You should never use the opposite end of the chopstick.
C) It is important to use the opposite end of the chopstick when borrowing food off someone’s plate.
B
300
In Hinduism, what refers to the principle of causality, in which the intent and actions of an individual influence the future of that individual?
a) Karma
b) Bhakti
c) Bagavad Gita
d) Krishna
A; Karma
300
In these countries guinea pigs are not just furry pets. “Cuy” is a great source of protein and is often prepared fried, roasted or grilled and served with rice.
Ecuador and Peru
300
To which language do the words WAN SAO belong?
a) Thai
b) Vietnamese
c) Cantonese
d) Malay
WAN SAO means "Saturday" in... THAI!
400
This very popular-to-visit island community sits one-half mile offshore of the coast of Normandy, France. It is often associated with its rapid tides and quicksand. Its 247 acres and 44 residents welcome 3 million visitors per year.The island is home to a famous monastery founded in the 700's.
What is Mont Saint Michel?
400
In Thailand, it is considered rude to:
A) Touch the top of someone’s head
B) Point the bottom of your foot toward someone
C) Cross your legs in public
C
400
In Buddhist belief, an enlightened being who nonetheless remains in the cycle of suffering in order to "ferry" other beings to nirvana is called:
a) Dharma
b) Lama
c) Bodhisattva
d) Mahayana
C; Bodhisattva
400
In China fried ____________ are considered a delicacy.
(Hint: These are not to be confused with a very smooth and delicate fabric!)
SILKworms
400
To which language does the word SZOMBOT belong?
a) Russian
b) Hungarian
c) Greek
d) Czech
SZOMBOT means "Saturday" in...HUNGARIAN!
500
This important French painter who died in 1926 was a founder of the impressionist movement in painting during the 1800's. He is celebrated for his paintings of landscapes and water lilies.
Who is Claude Monet?
500
In Gapun, an isolated village in Papua New Guinea:
A) Children are encouraged to hit dogs and chickens.
B) Children are encouraged to raise knives to siblings.
C) Children are not allowed to make eye contact with adults.
C
500
In Christian theology, this is God's act of removing the guilt and penalty of sin while at the same time declaring a sinner righteous through Jesus’ atoning sacrifice.
a) Providence
b) Regeneration
c) Penance
d) Justification
D; Justification
500
Turtle Soup- a soup made from the flesh of snapping turtles is considered a delicacy in this U.S. city.
New Orleans
500
To which language does the word HAFTAH belong?
a) Arabic
b) Hebrew
c) Pashto
d) Urdu