BRIDGING CULTURES - JEOPARDY EDITION

FOOD & DRINKS

100

PART 1:  What Moroccan dish is made from semolina?

PART 2: When it is eaten? why is it associated with that day?

Couscous - Fridays. Represents family gathering after Friday prayer.

200

PART 1: What breakfast food is commonly eaten with maple syrup in the U.S?

PART 2: Where does maple syrup come from?

Pancakes - tree sap

300

PART 1: What cooking method is used in a tagine?

PART 2: What is special about the pot?

Slow cooking - cone shape keeps moisture

400

PART 1: What American holiday includes roasted turkey?

PART 2: Name one side dish.

Thanksgiving - mashed potatoes - stuffing - cranberry sauce

500

PART 1: What makes pastilla unique?

PART 2: Name two sweet ingredients used in it.

Sweet + savory mix - sugar/ cinnamon 

SPORTS & BIG MOMENTS

100

PART 1: What does NBA stand for?

PART 2: Name three different players?

National Basketball Association - LeBron James / Stephen Curry / Kevin Durant

200

PART 1: Why was Morocco's 2022 World Cup performance historic?

PART 2: What stage did they reach?

First African / Arab semi-finalist - semi-finals.

300

PART 1: What is teh Super Bowl?

PART 2: Name one cultural element linked to it.

NFL final - halftime show / ads

400

PART 1: Why is football popular worldwide?

PART 2: Give one reason.

Easy to play - global media

500

PART 1: What is the main stadium in Casablanca?

PART 2: What are two of the most popular Moroccan teams.

Mohammed V Stadium - RAJA / WYDAD

NATIONAL DAYS & TRADITIONS

100

PART 1: What is teh Green March?

PART 2: Why is it important?

Peaceful protest - national unity.

200

PART 1: What is celebrated on July 4th in the U.S?

PART 2: Name one activity.

Independence Day - fireworks.

300

PART 1: What is Throne Day in Morocco?

PART 2: What does it celebrate?

King's accession

400

PART 1: What U.S holiday is celebrated on the 31st of October?

PART 2: What does it include?

Halloween - costumes / creepy decorations

500

PART 1: Why are national holidays important?

PART 2: Give one reason.

Identity / unity 

SCHOOL LIFE

100

PART 1: What is prom?

PART 2: Name one thing students wear.

Formal dance / dress - suit.

200

PART 1: What does graduation represent?

PART 2: One word.

Achievement - transition.

300

PART 1: What does a school counselor do?

PART 2: Give one role.

Guidance / planning

400

PART 1: Name some of the languages studied in Morocco?

PART 2: Why?

English - German - French / Global use.

500

PART 1: Compare the Moroccan Bacccalaureate & the American system.

PART 2: Name one difference.

The Moroccan Baccalaureate is exam-based and centralized, while the American system is continuous and flexible.

Moroccan Bac is centralized; American system is decentralized.

CITIES & LANDMARKS

100

PART 1: What makes Hassan II Mosque unique?

PART 2:  Name one feature.

Ocean / tall minaret.

200

PART 1: What colour is the Golden Gate Bridge?

PART 2: Why is it famous?

Orange - iconic.

300

PART 1: What can you see in Jemaa el-Fnaa?

PART 2: Name some of the activities you can do there.

Performers - food stalls / shop - eat...

400

PART 1: What does the Statue of Liberty represent?

PART 2: One idea.

FREEDOM.

500

PART 1: Which Moroccan landmark is famous for its blue streets?

PART 2: Where is it located?

Chefchaouen - Rif Mountains.