Culture
This annual Mexican holiday honors deceased loved ones with altars, marigolds, and sugar skulls.
Día de los Muertos
In Japan, it’s considered polite to do this when greeting someone or saying thank you
Bow
This international organization, founded in 1945, aims to promote peace and cooperation among countries worldwide
United Nations (UN)
This fruit is known as the “king of fruits” in Southeast Asia and is famous for its strong smell
Durian
This classic cartoon cat constantly tries (and fails) to catch a clever mouse
Tom and Jerry
This traditional Japanese garment is often worn during festivals and tea ceremonies.
Kimono
In many Middle Eastern countries, it’s considered rude to show this part of your body while sitting
Sole of your foot
This political ideology advocates for a classless society and the abolition of private property
Communism
This spice, derived from the crocus flower, is one of the most expensive in the world by weight
Saffron
This anime series follows a boy named Goku who trains in martial arts and searches for mystical Dragon Balls
Dragon Ball Z
The Indigenous people of Canada are often grouped into three main categories: First Nations, Inuit, and this third group.
Metis
In France, it’s considered good manners to keep both of these visible and above the table during a meal
Your hands/wrists
Which countries are considered the 4 Asian Tigers due to their rapid economic growth?
South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore
This creamy French dish is made by slowly cooking eggs and cream, then baking it with cheese and sometimes meat or vegetables
Quiche
In Avatar: The Last Airbender, this character is the last Airbender and the Avatar who can bend all four elements
Aang
This Indigenous Canadian cultural practice involves storytelling, drumming, dancing, and community gathering, often hosted outdoors
Powwow
In Italy, it is considered rude to order just this item when dining at a restaurant, especially at lunch or dinner
Cappuccino
This event in 1989 symbolized the end of Cold War divisions in Europe
fall of the Berlin Wall
This cooking method involves submerging food in boiling water for a short time, usually before freezing or further cooking
Blanching
Why does Sasuke Uchiha seek revenge by wanting to kill his brother Itachi in Naruto?
Itachi massacred their entire clan, the Uchiha, leaving Sasuke as the sole survivor
This nomadic group, known for their felt yurts and eagle hunting, are indigenous to the steppes of Central Asia
Kazakh or Mongolian nomads
In Vietnamese culture, this color is often avoided at funerals and other somber occasions because it symbolizes bad luck or death
White
This political leader is known for the “Five-Year Plans” and the establishment of a communist regime in the Soviet Union
Joseph Stalin
This Japanese delicacy consists of fermented soybeans and is known for its strong smell and sticky texture
Natto
In Death Note, what internal conflict drives Light Yagami’s descent from justice seeker to tyrant
his obsession with creating a “perfect world” and absolute power corrupting his sense of justice