Cultural Landmarks
This massive wall stretches across northern China and was built to protect against invasions.
What is the Great Wall of China?
This country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun.
What is Japan?
This genre of music, originating in the United States, is known for its use of improvisation and swing rhythms.
What is jazz?
This Mexican holiday honors the deceased with altars, marigolds, and sugar skulls.
What is Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)?
This French dish, often served as an appetizer, consists of snails cooked with garlic butter, parsley, and herbs.
What is escargot?
This ancient Greek temple dedicated to the goddess Athena is located on the Acropolis of Athens.
What is the Parthenon?
This river is the longest in the world, flowing through northeastern Africa.
What is the Nile?
This traditional Hawaiian dance tells stories through hand movements and is accompanied by chant or song.
What is hula?
This annual Brazilian festival is famous for its parades, samba music, and elaborate costumes.
What is Carnival?
This traditional Italian pasta dish is made with egg, cheese, pancetta, and pepper.
What is carbonara?
This famous landmark in Australia is known for its unique shell-like design and is one of the busiest performing arts centers in the world.
What is the Sydney Opera House?
This language has the most official status worldwide, being an official language in over 20 countries.
What is Arabic?
This genre of music, originating in Jamaica, is known for its offbeat rhythm and has produced icons like Bob Marley.
What is reggae?
This week-long African American cultural celebration starts on December 26th.
What is Kwanzaa?
This traditional Moroccan dish is made with steamed semolina and served with meat and vegetables.
What is couscous?
This historic city in Peru is known for its well-preserved Inca ruins and sits high in the Andes Mountains.
What is Machu Picchu?
This archipelago in the Pacific Ocean is known for its unique wildlife, including giant tortoises.
What are the Galápagos Islands?
This traditional Spanish dance is characterized by its passionate movements and guitar music.
What is flamenco?
This Hindu festival marks the arrival of spring and involves throwing colored powders and water.
What is Holi?
This famous Peruvian dish consists of raw fish marinated in citrus juices, often served with onions and cilantro.
What is ceviche?
This enormous temple complex in Cambodia is the largest religious monument in the world.
What is Angkor Wat?
This African language is known for its use of clicks as consonants.
What is Xhosa?
This lively dance originates from Argentina and is characterized by passionate movements.
What is the tango?
This Japanese holiday, celebrated on November 15, honors children aged three, five, and seven.
What is Shichi-Go-San?
This traditional Ethiopian dish is made with spongy bread and is served with a variety of stews and salads.
What is injera with wat?