World Languages
How many official languages are there in the European Union?
24
Which country is the dish 'karjalanpiirakka' from?
Finland
What is celebrated during 'Midsommar' in Sweden and Finland?
The summer solstice
In Spanish, 'embarazada' means...
Pregnant
What is the language spoken in Galicia, similar to Portuguese?
Galician
What is 'paella' and where is it from?
A rice dish typical of Spain
What is the 'burning of the rooster' tradition in Coimbra?
An academic tradition during Queima das Fitas
In French, 'pain' means...
Bread
Which of these is not a Romance language: Italian, French, Hungarian?
Hungarian
Which herb is more common in Italian cuisine: oregano or coriander?
Oregano
In which country is it common to greet with two kisses, even among strangers?
Portugal (and other Latin countries)
In German, 'gift' means...
Poison
In which EC2U country are both Finnish and Swedish official languages?
Finland
What is the typical egg-based sweet from Coimbra?
Pastel de Santa Clara
What is 'Oktoberfest' in Germany?
A traditional beer festival in Munich
In English, 'actually' means...
In fact / really
What is a 'lingua franca'?
A language used for communication between people with different native languages.
Where is the dish 'sarmale', made with cabbage leaves and rice, from?
Romania
What is the typical end-of-year academic event at the University of Coimbra?
Queima das Fitas
In Italian, 'pretendere' means...
To demand