Holidays Around The World
A dreidel is a ______-sided spinning top, played with during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah
A) Three
B) Four
C) Five
D) Six
B) Four
The State Dessert of Kansas
What is Kansas Dirt Cake?
What color represents mourning, is associated with death, and predominantly used in funerals in Chinese culture?
What is White?
Which of the following religions has the largest number of followers worldwide?
What is Christianity?
What city is the Eiffel Tower located in?
Paris
What is Ramadan?
What is Pot Roast?
60 percent of the world's cashmere comes from what country?
What is China?
Cashmere originated in Kashmir Province, India, which is how the Kashmir got that name. In the early 1800s, the Europeans took notice to Kashmir Province, and before they knew it, everyone wanted to own something cashmere! But now cashmere isn't as common in India, most cashmere comes from the high plateaus of Asia, especially China.
What is the oldest religion in the world?
What is Zoroastrianism?
What is the bay the Golden Gate Bridge crosses over?
San Francisco Bay
This Mexican holiday involves family and friends gathering to pray and remember friends and family who have died.
What is Dia de los Muertos? (Day of the Dead)
The primary ingredient of a mince pie.
What is dried fruit?
In its purest form, what is the most expensive natural fiber in the world?
What is Vicuna?
The vicuna is a relative of the llama and alpaca which is found mainly in the alpine areas of the Andes Mountains. Its wool is soft and fine and provides excellent insulation. Adding to its worth is it golden brown to a warm deep fawn color. Sacred to the Inca of Peru, only their royalty was allowed to wear vicuna. In modern day Peru only limited commercial harvesting of the vicuna wool is allowed.
Following ancient tradition, a "chaccus" program, (communal roundup) has been implemented in Peru. Once captured, the vicunas are sheared, returned to the wild, and cannot be sheared for another two years.
In what direction do Muslims pray?
Towards Mecca
What is the island the Statue of Liberty is on?
Liberty Island
Red envelopes, usually containing money, are usually passed out during this holiday
What is Chinese New Year?
Who invented laminated pastry used in most flaky sweets?
Who are the Ancient Greeks?
What is the name of a traditonal Indian garment that is typically made of 3.5-9 yards in length?
Sari
Diwali is a celebration in what religion?
What is Hinduism?
What are the four presidents on Mount Rushmore?
1. George Washington
2. Abraham Lincoln
3. Theodore Roosevelt
4. Thomas Jefferson
A week long event that is not a religious holiday, but a cultural celebration of African heritage and togetherness.
What is Kwanzaa
What was the first food consumed while on the moon?
What is Turkey Bacon?
A hanbok is a traditional dress for semi-formal or formal attire during traditional occasions such as festivals, celebrations, and ceremonies, from what country?
What is South Korea?
It is characterized by vibrant colors and simple lines without pockets. Although the term literally means "Korean clothing", today hanbok usually refers specifically to clothing worn during the Joseon dynasty period.
The four noble truths are part of the core beliefs of which of the following religion.
What is Buddhism?
What is the tallest waterfall in the world?
Angel Falls