Around the World
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100
If someone accidentally steps on you in Russia, you will have to lightly step on that person back.
True or False
True!
This symbolizes stepping or spitting on the devil. By doing so, people also prevent future conflicts with each other from arising.
100
There are over ______homeless people in the U.S.
A. 500,000
B. 600,000
B. 600,000
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development states that most of these people spend the night in homeless shelters or on the streets. Moreover, a 3rd of this population also live in cars or under bridges.
100
The oldest company in the world is in Japan.
True or False
True!
Kongo Gumi is the oldest operating business in the world, established in 578. It specializes in the construction of temples and shrines.
100
Unlike many cultures around the world, Ukrainians wear wedding rings on the right hand not the left.
True or False
True!
100
Australia has the world’s longest golf course measuring more than _____ miles long.
A. 750
B. 850
B. 850 MILES LONG
200
____produces the most silk than any other country in the world.
A. China
B. Japan
A. China
This country produces 78% of the world’s silk. However, India does have a fairly large silk industry as well, but not as large when compared to China.
200
We don’t have an official language.
True or False
True!
Most people assume English is the official language of the United States but the truth is, although that might be the case in many of the states, the federal government has never declared an official language. Not English or anything else.
200
Japan has the ___th largest population in the world.
A. 3rd
B. 11th
B. 11th
An estimated 126 million people live in Japan. Since 2011, Japan’s population has been noticeably declining mostly due to low birth rates- some say it is due to expensive childcare and the difficulty of finding well-paying jobs.
200
The world’s longest musical instrument also originates from Ukraine. The pipe piece is aptly named
A. Trembita
B. Bandura
A. Trembita
200
Australia is home to ____ of the world’s 25 most venomous snakes.
A. 21
B. 20
A. 21
300
The number 13 is not unlucky in ____.
A. Russia
B. France
a. Russia
Russia is not very particular about western superstitions. This means that the number 13 is just a normal number and that it is also alright to open umbrellas indoors.
300
What is the oldest city in the United States?
A. Jamestown, Virginia
B. St. Augustine, Florida
B. St. Augustine, Florida
The oldest city in the United States is actually St Augustine, Florida. The area was originally claimed for Spain by famed explorer Ponce De Leon in 1513; the United States took control in 1821.
300
The Japanese live (almost) the _____.
A. Longest
B. Shortest
A. Longest
Second only to Hong Kong, the life expectancy in Japan is 84, which is 3 years higher than in the United Kingdom.
300
____ is the top sport in Ukraine with the clubs Dynamo Kyiv and Shakhtar Donetsk enjoying immense popularity.
A. Basketball
B. Football
B. Football
The country’s best finish in the World Cup was in 2006 when they went as far as the quarterfinals.
300
Australia is even bigger than you think it is. It's almost the same size as mainland USA.
True or False
True!
400
It is bad luck to bump into a nun or ambulance in ____.
A. Mexico
B. Italy.
B. Italy
If you do find yourself coming across an ambulance during your visit, pinch your nose and hold your breath until you see a black or brown dog. Doing this will ward off bad luck as these two figures are associated with death.
400
The United States has not only found the most ____ fossils, but it also has the most variety.
A. Dinosaur
B. Plant
A. Dinosaur
Although the finds have been scattered throughout the country, most of them were in desert areas, where vegetation isn’t likely to grow and fossils remain more accessible since they are covered by nothing but sand and rock, as opposed to trees and soil.
400
Japanese melons can cost you over ___.
A. $100
B. $200
b. $200
These melons are also sold at a high price because of the labor that the farmers put into them, especially considering the crown melons that are massaged daily. The price of these Japanese melons is a combination of labor costs, quality, and availability as they're grown in smaller batches.
400
The _____-deepest subway station in the world is located in Ukraine.
A. Second
B. First
A. Second
Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, has a subway station, Arsenalna, which is located at a depth of 105.5 meters, making it the second-deepest station in the world.To better understand how deep it is, it would fit the entire Statue of Liberty perfectly and still have 12 meters left.
400
The first Police Force in Australia was made up of the most well-behaved convicts.
True or False
True!
Australia's first civilian police force, the Night Watch, was formed by Governor Arthur Phillip in 1789. This unit was made up of the 12 best-behaved convicts, who had been selected to assist in the keeping of law and order in Sydney Town.
500
_____ consumes half of the world’s chocolate.
A. Germany
B. Switzerland
B. Switzerland
Switzerland has the highest chocolate production and consumption per capita than any other European country. Second to this is Germany.
500
George Washington didn’t have wooden teeth.
True or False
True!
Most of us have heard at one time or another that George Washington had teeth made of wood but this isn’t true. Although he did rely on dentures due to losing his teeth early in life, forensic research has proved that his teeth were made from a combination of donkey, horse, and human teeth.
500
Basashi is a popular regional Japanese dish, consisting of raw ____ slices with ginger and onions.
A. Fish
B. Horsemeat
B. Horsemeat
500
There are ____ UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Ukraine.
A. Seven
B. Three
A. Seven
These include St Sophia’s Cathedral in Kyiv and the historic centre of Lviv, Chernivtsi University, as well as the unique wooden churches in the Carpathian Mountains and the beech forests that surround them.
500
Kangaroo meat can be purchased from the supermarket and is known to be a leaner and healthier alternative to beef or lamb with a 1-2 percent fat content.
True or False
True!