Languages
What is the language most spoken in New Zealand?
English
What is the largest river in Germany?
The Rhine
Most students in our school have German passports. What is the second most popular nationality amongst students at WIS?
Indian!
Ramadan & Hanukkah have different start dates each year. This is because they follow a _____ calendar.
Mr Maas lived and worked in one country (not Germany) -- which country is it?
Japan
In what country would you hear the most Mandarin or Cantonese being spoken?
China/PRC
Which continent has the most jungles?
South America (because of the Amazon rainforest)
We have teachers from Birmingham, Manchester, London, and Canterbury –– which country are they from?
England (or the UK)
What major Hindu festive might be known as the festival of colours, love, and/or Spring?
Holi
Which three countries are called "the Baltic states"?
What language is this: "!سلام"
Urdu
What countries comprise the Balkan region? Name at least four.
Which country has the most timezones?
France (12, because of "overseas territories")
Where does a famous cherry blossom festival take place every year ("hanami")?
Japan
Which teacher's last name is the Czech word for "Turkish man"?
Mr Turek
What language has the second-most native speakers in the world?
Spanish
Tajikistan borders which countries? Get at least one correct.
Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Uzbekistan
In which city did Mr Bell grow up?
Belfast
Which German city is most famous for the Christmas treat "Stollen"?
Dresden
Some of our students can read Hanguel -- which language are they using?
Korean
What are the two official languages of Canada (you need both!)
English & French
Lake Victoria is on which continent?
Africa
Which two cities "joined" to form Budapest?
Buda & Pest
What is the English translation of the holiday "Pfingsten"? It is celebrated by Christian communities.
Pentecost ("Whit Monday")
Which country is sometimes referred to as the "Rainbow Nation"?
South Africa