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Around the World
100

What is cultural competency?

The ability to understand, appreciate, and interact with people from cultures different from your own

100

In Australia, which side of the road do you drive on?

Left

100

In the U.K., if someone says “That’s brilliant" what does it mean?

That's awesome

100

What percent of the US population was born abroad?

14%

100

What country has the highest population?

India

200

Name one component of cultural competency

Awareness, knowledge, or skills.

200

In Japan, what must you always remove before entering someone’s home?

Your shoes

200

In Germany, showing someone your thumb when counting means what number?

one

200

What is the most commonly spoken language in US homes, besides English?

Spanish

200

What country has the most sheep per person?

New Zealand

300

What does it mean to respect cultural differences?

Valuing and accepting that people’s beliefs, traditions, and behaviors may differ from your own.

300

What's a siesta?

afternoon naps where shops close, common in Spain

300

In Bulgaria, nodding your head up and down means… what?

No

300

What is the most common country of ancestry for US residents?

Germany

300

What country is made up of over 7,000 islands?

The Philippines

400

How do you define culture?

the learned, shared beliefs, values, customs, behaviors, and artifacts that characterize a group or society, encompassing everything from language, food, and traditions to artistic expressions, social norms, and ways of thinking

400

In Singapore, what unusual law can get you fined thousands of dollars?

Chewing gum in public

400

What does the "ok" symbol with your hands symbolize in the Middle East?

Something offensive

400

What city has the highest daily bagel consumption per person?

New York City

400

What country has the world's largest Muslim population?

Indonesia

500

What does it mean to have cultural awareness?

Recognizing that culture shapes how people think, act, and communicate — and being mindful of your own cultural lens.

500

At Stevens, what are the three main aspects of our culture

innovation, academic excellence, and a strong commitment to community and belonging

500

What are two definitions of the rock hand symbol?

Rock on, the symbol of the devil

500

What is the most religiously diverse state?

Massachusetts

500

What country produces nearly a third of the world's cocoa?

What is Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?