War & Peace
This 20th-century conflict began when Germany invaded Poland in 1939.
What is World War II?
This deep-fried bread, often paired with cholar dal, is a Bengali breakfast favorite.
What is luchi?
This river, sacred in both India and Bangladesh, is known for its importance to agriculture and culture.
What is the Ganges?
This animal is featured on Canada’s five-cent coin
What is a beaver?
This song, performed by Mariah Carey, has become a staple of Christmas playlists worldwide.
What is All I Want for Christmas Is You?
The Korean War began in 1950 when this country invaded South Korea
What is North Korea?
This mustard-based fish curry is a signature dish of Bengali cuisine.
What is shorshe ilish?
This classical Indian instrument, popularized by Ravi Shankar, is known for its long neck and resonant sound.
What is the sitar?
This Canadian inventor is credited with creating the telephone.
Who is Alexander Graham Bell?
The Harry Potter series often includes Christmas scenes; in the first film, Harry receives this special gift from Dumbledore.
What is the Invisibility Cloak?
This series of wars between Christians and Muslims over control of the Holy Land spanned from 1096 to 1291.
What are the Crusades?
This steamed dessert is made from chhena and is often shaped like a flower.
What is sandesh?
This mountain range in northern India and Nepal contains the highest peaks in the world.
What are the Himalayas?
This is the only officially bilingual province in Canada.
What is New Brunswick?
In A Christmas Carol, this character learns the true meaning of Christmas after being visited by three ghosts.
Who is Ebenezer Scrooge?
This Japanese city was the first to be targeted with an atomic bomb.
What is Hiroshima?
A mix of puffed rice, crispy noodles, and tamarind chutney, this street food is a favorite across India and Bengal.
What is bhel puri?
This empire, founded by Babur, ruled much of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century.
What is the Mughal Empire?
This Canadian scientist is credited with the discovery of insulin in 1921, a breakthrough in the treatment of diabetes.
Who is Frederick Banting?
In Home Alone, Kevin McCallister is accidentally left behind when his family travels to this European country for Christmas.
What is France?
This Cold War standoff lasted 13 days in October 1962, bringing the world close to nuclear war.
What is the Cuban Missile Crisis?
This divisive Bengali dish uses fermented or dried fish, combined with bold spices, and is often cooked with eggplant or potatoes to balance its intense aroma. It’s a true test of culinary appreciation among Bengalis.
What is shutki maach?
Both Bengalis and Gujaratis were significantly involved in this Indian independence event of 1905, opposing the partition of Bengal by the British.
What is the Swadeshi Movement?
This northern lake, with depths reaching 614 meters, is the deepest in Canada.
What is Great Slave Lake?
Merry Christmas is a common saying in December. There are this number of "Merry Christmas" signs are there in the house
What is 3?