Iconic Places
This Southeast Asian temple complex is the largest religious monument in the world.
Angkor Wat (Cambodia)
This staple grain originated in East Asia and feeds over half the world.
Rice
Removing shoes before entering a home is common in this region.
East Asia / parts of Southeast Asia
The word “karaoke” comes from Japanese and literally means this.
“empty orchestra”
This country spans both Europe and Asia and includes Istanbul.
Türkiye
This ancient city carved into rock in Jordan is called the “Rose City.”
Petra
This fermented soybean product is a key protein source in Japan.
Tofu
In Korea, age hierarchy affects how people speak to each other. This concept is called this.
Honorific system (or age hierarchy / “nunchi” context acceptable)
“Safari” comes from Swahili and originally means this.
Journey / travel
This is the only continent with land in all four hemispheres.
Africa
This Peruvian site sits high in the Andes and was built by the Inca.
Machu Picchu
This Middle Eastern dip made from chickpeas is called this.
Hummus
The concept of “face” in many Asian cultures refers to this social idea.
Social reputation / dignity / respect in society
English borrowed “algebra” from this language.
Arabic
This country has the longest coastline in the world.
Canada
This West African city is famous for its historic mud-brick mosque, one of the largest in the world.
Djenné (Great Mosque of Djenné, Mali)
This Spanish dish combining rice, saffron, and seafood is called this.
Paella
In India, touching the feet of elders is a gesture of this.
Respect / reverence
The word “bungalow” comes from Hindi and originally referred to this type of house.
A house in the Bengal style (low, single-story homes)
This country is both a continent and a nation.
Australia
This Central Asian city was a key stop on the Silk Road and is known for Registan Square.
Samarkand (Uzbekistan)
This Ethiopian flatbread made from teff flour is called this.
Injera
In many Middle Eastern cultures, using the left hand for eating is avoided because it is associated with this.
Uncleanliness / hygiene taboo
The word “tea” has two global roots: “te” and this other pronunciation spread via trade routes.
“Cha”
This country has the most time zones (including overseas territories).
France