Geography
What is the largest island that is not a continent?
Greenland
What is the most widely spoken language worldwide?
Mandarin
What is the name of the dance style, known for its rapid footwork, and hip movements?
Originating from a South American country”
Samba
Where does the dish “Tumpeng” originate from?
Indonesia
What country celebrates Cinco de Mayo?
Mexico
Name 3 countries from Africa
Algeria, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Chad, Niger, Hali, Morocco, etc
What language is thought to have the longest alphabet?
-Khmer, from Cambodia with 74 letters
What is the name of the textile pattern originating from Scotland, featuring intersecting horizontal and vertical bands/stripes?
Tartan
What country is the possible country of origin for falafel?
Egypt
What is the name of the Korean autumn harvest festival, for honouring ancestors?
Chuseok
What country has a blue and white striped flag, and a white cross in the top left corner?
Greece
Which country/ sovereign entity, has Latin as its official, national language?
Vatican City
The famous story/novelette ‘The Little Prince’ originates from what country?
France
What are some possible fillings for the pastry, baklava, popular in Greece, Turkey and the Middle East?
Only need to name 1.
Chopped nuts (pistachio, walnuts, almonds, etc)
What is the origin behind the traditional ‘haka’ dance, from the Maori people of New Zealand?
To originally intimidate opponents before a battle
Which country has a landmark, that is a statue of the Little Mermaid?
Denmark
What is the most linguistically diverse country, with an approximately 840 languages used?
Papua New Guinea
The string instrument Pipa, is for folk music from which country?
China
Name a food that is considered to be the national dish of France
Pot-au-Fue
What is the Swedish custom of taking a coffee break called?
Fika
Which continent is the only one that does not have a desert?
Europe
Name 3 ways to greet someone in different languages (can not repeat continents)
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What country does the Majuli masks (used to portray mythological figures) originate from?
India
Name 3 ingredients of the Spanish dish paella
Rice, saffron, seafood, vegetables, olive oil, meats
What country does the cultural practice of a braai (similar to hosting a barbeque), originate from?
South Africa