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100
What Indian River is considered sacred to the Hindus and when bathed in, is believed to wash away one's sins and the water cleanses you of all the evil?
Ganges River
100
Name the popular four member rock band from the 1960's whose members' initials were JL, PM, GH, and RS and whose songs were featured in the movie "Across the Universe."
The Beatles
100
The Day of the Dead is practiced in what country?
Mexico The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. The celebration occurs on November 1st, and 2nd in connection with the Catholic holiday of All Saints' Day which occurs on November 1st and All Souls' Day which occurs on November 2nd. Traditions include building private altars honoring the deceased, using sugar skulls, marigolds, and the favorite foods and beverages of the departed, and visiting graves with these as gifts.
100
A _____ is the traditional Indian dress. It is a strip of unstitched cloth, ranging from four to nine meters in length that is draped over the body in various styles.
a sari
100
The Italians are credited with the invention of what popular children's game, that has the same title as a children's song?
Bingo
200
Lake Manasa Sarovar is the abode of purity and one who touches the earth of Manasa Sarovar will go to paradise. One who drinks the water from the lake will go to the heaven of Lord ______.
Shiva
200
What country's national anthem is this, written by French composer Calixa Lavallée? O _________! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! From far and wide, O _________, we stand on guard for thee. God keep our land glorious and free! O _________, we stand on guard for thee. O _________, we stand on guard for thee.
Canada "O Canada" was proclaimed Canada's national anthem on July 1, 1980, 100 years after it was first sung on June 24, 1880.
200
A ban on Christmas was placed for 22 years in 1659 in what American city, considered to be the largest city in New England?
Boston
200
The Hanfu is the traditional dress of what country?
China
200
Where did the game of chess originate from?
India
300
The capital of Kazahkstan, formerly known as Akmola and Akmolinsk, is called what?
Astana
300
The stringed Japanese koto is equivalent to the Chinese _______.
Guzheng
300
Valentine's Day is named after which saint?
St. Valentine
300
The females of Kayan in Thailand wear what to elongate their necks, a sign of beauty?
Neck rings
300
The Riverdance is a type of dance that occurs mostly in what country?
Ireland
400
What is the name of the mountain located in a Asian island global city, also known as Mount Austin, and The Peak locally?
Victoria Peak
400
The _____ is a type of musical composition that is found in nearly every kind of European and Euro-American folk music and also in classical music. It is usually composed in 3/4 time. (triple meter) It's name also refers to a dance.
waltz
400
December 5 is the official date of what wacky holiday, associated with the Japanese culture and a movie has recently come out?
International Ninja Day!
400
What tradition of Africa has drumming beats, teaches Africans about themselves, and connects the community?
oral story-telling
400
What name is given to the popular Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai, which features song and dance?
Bollywood
500
The Uluru, a large sandstone rock formation located sacred to the Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara, the Aboriginal people of the area, is more commonly known as what?
Ayer's Rock
500
______ music encompasses various regional music styles influenced by African, European and Amerindian forms. The samba is the best known type of style of music from this South American country.
Brazilian
500
What is the name of the colorful holiday that is filled with masks, costumes, and floats is also known as "fat Tuesday" and "Shrove Tuesday?"
Mardi Gras
500
In Egypt, if offered anything, it is custom to _______ the first invitation.
refuse If the offer is from the heart, and not just politeness, it will be repeated.
500
Why do Portuguese fishermen paint eyes on their boats?
They hope that the eyes see where the fish are.