Art
People
Music
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Places
Food
Dance/Traditions
100
This artist celebrated her Mexican heritage in her paintings, and is one of the most globally renowned and artists to ever exist.
Who is Frida Kahlo?
100
Thus US Army Veteran was dubbed "The King of Rock'n'Roll".
Who is Elvis Presley?
100
This Austrian Composer from Vienna.
Who is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
100
These are the only types of bears that choose to be vegetarians.
What are Pandas?
100
We visited this Italian city that has canals full of gondolas instead of roads and saw fantastic masks, as people dressed up to celebrate Carnival.
What is Venice?
100
In Canada we learned all about Sugar Shacks where they specialise in foods that begin with the sap of a tree that has been turned into this valuable product.
What is Maple Syrup?
100
In Hawaii we learned about this type of dance & music that expresses the language of nature.
What is Hula?
200
This Dutch Artist created hundreds of works (including this famous work). He was regarded for his use of vibrant colors and heavy brush strokes.
Who is Vincent Van Gogh?
200
This is the Patron Saint of Ireland.
Who is Saint Patrick?
200
We listened to this instrument in Ireland & Scotland.
What are Bagpipes?
200
This Irish dog is the tallest dog of any in the world.
What is an Irish Wolfhound?
200
This capital city of France is known as "the city of lights" because there are over 296 illuminated sites including The Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, The Louvre Museum, The Arc de Triomphe, and the Champs-Elysees.
What is Paris?
200
This dish in Japan is a staple as everyone can afford it, and slurping in absolutely acceptable ( you can get an instant version of this noodle soup in packets at grocery stores here).
What is Ramen or Soba?
200
We saw Aztec Fire Dancers when we visited this North American Country.
What is Mexico?
300
In Japan we learned about Shintoism and the symbolism of this animal, which has magical abilities. They can carry messages back and forth from our realm to the spirit realm, and for every 100 years they live they grow another tail.
What are Fox or Kitsune?
300
Name this Samoan Entertainer, Actor, and Voice Artist who celebrated his Polynesian Ancestry when he voiced the Demi-god Maui in Moana.
Who is Dwayne The Rock Johnson?
300
This type of Mexican Band features a lot of different instruments: usually 6 violins, 3 trumpets, 1 bass guitar, 1 guitar, and 1 vihuela (tiny guitar like a ukulele), and an accordion. They often wear very fancy matching outfits too.
What is a Mariachi Band?
300
This animal is a mammal but lays eggs, and its babies are called puggles.
What are platypus?
300
We learned about Reggae music and Bob Marley when we visited this island nation in the Caribbean.
What is Jamaica?
300
In Austria we watched them make strudel, and it typically has this type of fruit filling.
What is Apple?
300
We learned about this type of music and dance in Brazil.
What is Samba?
400
This American Artist was born in Massachusetts, studied in Paris, and taught at Howard University for nearly 50 years.
Who is Lois Mailou Jones?
400
The tomb of this Pharaoh was found almost entirely intact, making him the most well-known Pharaoh ever.
Who is Tutankhamun or King Tut?
400
This stringed Hawaiian instrument is like a tiny guitar.
What is a Ukulele?
400
Name this wild Australian dog.
What are Dingos?
400
This UNESCO world heritage site found in Beijing, China gets its name from the fact that only royalty was allowed there, commoners like you or me were not allowed to enter.
What is The Forbidden City?
400
This is an Irish-American food tradition that is usually served on St. Patrick's Day in the US.
What is Corned Beef & Cabbage?
400
When we visited this country we learned that dance can be used as a means of Devotion/Prayer in Hinduism.
What is India?
500
We learned about this French artist. He began was a founder of Fauvism, but the art form he is best known for is the one he invented himself which he called "Painting With Scissors".
Who is Henri Matisse?
500
This famous Comedian and movie star is from New Hampshire.
Who is Adam Sandler?
500
We learned all about this American singer, pilot, and nature conservationist when we visited The Rocky Mountain National Park.
Who is John Denver?
500
This type of octopus lives in the deepest parts of the ocean, it may look like it has giant elephant like ears on the sides of its head but actually they're fins.
What is a dumbo elephant?
500
This is the center of musical cinema in India, defined by elaborate dance sequences, drama, and singing. The name sounds similar to Hollywood but one letter is different.
What is Bollywood?
500
This Mexican dish is the perfect street food. It has a tortilla as the base (which is shaped like a plate that you eat) it can be filled with a variety of meat, beans, cheese, and vegetables.
What are tacos?
500
This is a Hawaiian necklacke made from native plants and flowers.
What is a lei?
600
This Austrian Artist was a founder of Art Nouveau and is most famous for his works utilising gold leaf and Byzantine style.
Who is Gustav Klimt?
600
The prominent leaders of The Blue Rider Group.
Who are Franz Marc & Wassily Kandinsky?
600
We listened to this California band founded in the 1960s, headed by John Fogerty. They had hits with "Proud Mary", "Born On the Bayou", "Fortunate Son", and "Bad Moon Risin'".
Who are CCR or Creedence Clearwater Revival?
600
The tradition of Irish yarn spinning has existed for over 1,000 years, utilising flax and the wool from this animal.
What are Sheep?
600
This is the state capital of Massachusetts, established in 1630. It is home to Red Socks and Fenway Park, 45 universities and colleges (including Harvard), nicknamed Beantown for Baked Beans, and an American rock band has the same name.
What is Boston?
600
This Scottish sweet treat is made with flour and lots of butter.
What is Shortbread?
600
This traditional type of music and step-dancing has a really short name, it is as popular here in the US as it is in Ireland where it originated.
What is a Jig?
700
This mythical creature is the National Animal of Scotland.
What is a Unicorn?
700
We learned about this Patron Saint of Scotland, (who actually never set foot in Scotland). The cross on the back of the Scottish flag is shaped like a saltire cross.
Who is Saint Andrew?
700
This stringed instrument from India is similar to a guitar, but you have to sit while you play it.
What is a Sitar?
700
These small wild cats live all across Asia in habitats ranging from dessert to forest. They aren't much bigger than your average house cat
What are Pallas' Cat?
700
This is the capital city of Ireland, and their is a very famous Celtic band named for the city.
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What is Dublin?
700
We visited Cardiff and learned all about Welsh cookies or cakes that are always made to celebrate this patron St.'s Day.
Whos is St. David?
700
This Russian Composer wrote two of the most renowned ballets, The Nutcracker & Swan Lake. He was supported by a wealthy patroness whom he never met so he could travel and continue to create more music.
Who is Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky?
800
This French Painter is the best known of all The Impressionists (he helped influence people like Van Gogh). He painted outside, quickly, with heavy brushstrokes, and believed capturing the light and essence of something was more important than creating a realistic image.
Who is Claude Monet?
800
This Victorian artist, author, and scientist wrote several books that focused on anthropomorphic animals and featured beautiful depictions of nature that taught lessons, and her stories are still celebrated today.
Who is Beatrix Potter?
800
In New Orleans we heard a lot of Jazz, and learned about one of the most famous Jazz musicians ever. His nickname was "Satchmo". One of his most recognizable hits is the song "What a Wonderful World".
Who is Louis Armstrong?
800
Found in Africa, this is the tallest animal on the planet.
What are Giraffes?
800
This is the capital city of Argentina with 48 distint barrios or neighborhoods. The name of the city means "good air".
What is Buenos Aires?
800
This salad dressing can be found around the world on a Bic Mac, but it originated in New York.
What is Thousand Island Dressing?
800
The Lantern Festival takes place on the 15th day of this Chinese Holiday.
What is Chinese New Year?
900
This modern US architect is known for his use of prairie style.
Who is Frank Lloyd Wright?
900
A prodigy is someone who shows a unique talent for something at a very early age, like this Chinese American Cellist who has performed for 8 US presidents.
Who is Yo Yo Ma?
900
This was the first integrated music group in US history.
Who are Sly & the Family Stone?
900
This largest land mammal.
What is an Elephant?
900
This Huge Hollywood Movie Production was filmed in Greece, it helped stimulate their economy by increasing tourism to its many many islands.
What is Mamma Mia?
900
This is a small appetizer dish in Venice.
What is Cicchetti?
900
This dance from Spain is never choreographed.
What is Flamenco?