Hand Gestures
In West Africa and Middle Eastern countries, the "thumbs up" symbol means what?
a. good job!
b. up yours!
c. I need a ride
b. up yours!
In India, which hand is considered unclean and should never be used for eating?
a. right hand
b. left hand
c. both are considered clean
b. left hand
True or False: According to Irish custom, cold and wet weather was welcomed on Good Friday
True
What is the special candle holder called that is lit for the Jewish holiday Hanukkah?
a. latkes
b. menorah
c. driedel
b. menorah
In Austrailia, one would say they are "flat out like a lizard drinking" if they are
a. drunk
b. very busy
c. tired
b. very busy
The peace sign with the palm facing forward is very insulting when used in which country?
a. Sweden
b. France
c. United Kingdom
c. United Kingdom
To show your compliments to the chef while eating in China, make sure to
a. eat every piece of food on your plate
b. belch out loud and leave some food left over
c. share your meal with the people eating with you
b. belch out loud and leave some food left over
Why is St. Patrick's day celebrated on March 17th?
a. It is the date of his birth
b. It is the first day he came to Ireland to spread Christianity
c. It is the day he died
c. It is the day he died
The day after Christmas is also a holiday that was started in the UK and is also celebrated in countries such as Canada, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand. This holiday is called
a. Present day
b. Opening day
c. Boxing day
c. Boxing day
In Canada, saying that you are wearing a "tuque" is referring to what?
a. wool scarf
b. short-sleeve shirt
c. knitted hat
c. knitted hat
The hand gesture of motioning for someone to "come here" can get you arrested and should only be used on dogs in which country?
a. Philippines
b. Greece
c. Russia
a. Philippines
In Japan, it is seen as rude to
a. leave a tip
b. make a slurping sound while eating your noodles
c. eat without a spoon
a. leave a tip
According to legend, what do leprechauns make?
a. Shoes
b. Cheese
c. Hats
a. Shoes
This holiday means "first fruits" and celebrates family life and unity. It is celebrated from December 26th- January 1st when millions of African Americans dress in special clothes, decorate their homes with fruits and vegetables, and light a candle holder called a kinara.
a. Lunar New Year
b. Aboakyere
c. Kwanzaa
d. Mardi Gras
c. Kwanzaa
If someone tells you that they are "not hanging noodles on your ears" to show that they are telling the truth, you may be in which country?
a. Korea
b. Russia
c. Germany
b. Russia