This small stringed instrument is like a tiny guitar, it was introduced to Hawaii by Portuguese immigrants.
What is Ukulele?
Name this Samoan Entertainer, Actor, and Voice Artist who celebrated his Polynesian Ancestry when he voiced the character Demi-God Maui in Moana.
Who is Dwayne Johnson (The Rock)?
We visited this country and saw a performance of Swan Lake at The Bolshoi Ballet.
What is Russia?
This Mardi Gras Sweet treat is usually iced and decorated with the three traditional colors of the holiday (purple for justice, green for faith, and gold for power). If you're lucky you might find a plastic baby in your slice.
What is King Cake?
This is the Capital city of Japan (once called Edo), it is also the largest city in the world and you can see Mt. Fuji right by it.
What is Tokyo?
We visited this country in South America and learned about a style of music called Bossa Nova which combines Samba and jazz.
What is Brazil?
We learned about this US Army Veteran, lover of karate, flashy jumpsuits, movie, and music superstar who was dubbed "The King of Rock'n'Roll".
Who is Elvis Presley?
When we visited this country we learned that dance can be used as a means of Devotion/Prayer in Hinduism.
What is India?
This country is where pizza originated.
What is Italy?
We learned about Reggae music and Bob Marley when we visited this island nation in the Caribbean.
What is Jamaica?
This stringed instrument from India is similar to a guitar, but you have to sit while you play it.
What is a Sitar?
We learned about this Ancient Greek who told many fables, like The Tortoise & The Hare, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, and The Lion & The Mouse.
Who is Aesop?
We learned about this type of music and dance in Brazil.
What is Samba?
This Russian dish is over 250 years old, and is now one of the most popular dishes around the world.
What is Beef Stroganoff?
This iconic structure is a landmark for the San Francisco Bay Area in California.
What is The Golden Gate Bridge?
In New Orleans we heard a lot of Jazz, and learned about one of the most famous Jazz musicians ever. His nickname was "Satchmo". One of his most recognizable hits is the song "What a Wonderful World".
Who is Lois Armstrong?
We listened to this California band founded in the 1960s, headed by John Fogerty. They had hits with "Proud Mary", "Born On the Bayou", "Fortunate Son", and "Bad Moon Risin'".
Who are Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR)?
In Greece we learned about this traditional music and dance.
What is Zorba?
The most popular salad dressing in the U.S. originated in Santa Barbara in the 1950s. It’s made from buttermilk, sour cream, yogurt, onions, garlic and other seasonings.
What is Ranch Dressing?
This city of brotherly love was the First Nation’s capital, birthplace of the cheesesteak, and has more murals than any other city in the US.
What is Philadelphia?
In Tennessee we visited Memphis, this city is known as the Home of the Blues as well as the Birthplace of Rock'n'roll. Memphis is also the birthplace of this Queen of Soul who was an American singer, songwriter, actress, pianist, and civil rights activist.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This Russian Composer created two of the most famous ballets ever, The Nutcracker & Swan Lake.
Who is Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky?
This Tennessean superstar known for her amazing dance moves has been dubbed "The Queen of Rock'n'Roll" and topped the charts for decades.
Who is Tina Turner?
Tennessee has several family run restaurants that specialize in this southern style comfort food.
What is Soul Food?
Mamma Mia was filmed in this Mediterranean country of a few of its many many islands, it helped stimulate their economy by increasing tourism.
What is Greece?