World Languages
This language, the official language of Brazil, is derived from Latin and is spoken by over 200 million people.
What is Portuguese?
This fruit is often mistaken for a vegetable and is used in dishes like guacamole.
What are avacados?
Situated on the banks of the Thames River, this city is known for its iconic landmarks such as Big Ben, the British Parliament, and serves as the capital of the United Kingdom.
What is London?
In Norse mythology, this god of mischief is known for causing trouble among the gods and is often associated with chaos.
Who is Loki?
This American holiday, observed on the last Monday in May, honors military personnel who have died in service to the country.
What is Memorial Day?
This language is spoken by the indigenous people of the Arctic regions and has a polysynthetic structure.
What is Inuit?
This fruit, native to Southeast Asia is known for its high vitamin C content and is often associated with preventing scurvy.
What are oranges?
Purpose-built in the 1960s to serve as the capital of Brazil, this city is renowned for its modernist buildings designed by Oscar Niemeyer and its unique airplane-shaped layout.
What is Brasilia?
This mythological creature with the body of a lion and the head of an eagle was said to guard treasures in ancient lore.
What is a griffin?
This holiday, observed in the U.S. on the 19th of June, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in 1865.
What is Juneteenth?
This language, with its origins in the Austronesian family, is spoken in the Philippines and is one of its official languages.
What is Tagalog?
This staple grain, often used as a side dish or base for many cuisines worldwide, is a key ingredient in dishes like sushi and risotto.
What is rice?
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This city was chosen as the capital of Australia in 1908 due to a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne, and is noted for its modernist architecture and planned layout.
In Egyptian mythology, this god of the underworld was often depicted as having a jackal's head.
Who is Anubis?
This festival is known for its parades, floats, and beads and is celebrated in New Orleans.
What is Mardi Gras?
This ancient language was spoken in the region of Mesopotamia and is known for its cuneiform script.
What is Sumerian?
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This Middle Eastern street food consists of spiced, marinated meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie and often served in a pita with vegetables and sauce.
Known for its world-famous Prado Museum, Royal Palace, and vibrant street life, this city is a cultural hotspot.
What is Madrid?
This sea nymph from Greek mythology is known for her beautiful singing voice that lured sailors to their doom.
What is a siren?
This holiday, celebrated in the U.S. on the third Monday of January, honors the civil rights leader who advocated for racial equality.
What is Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
This language, originating in North India, has a script called Devanagari and is used in Hindu religious texts.
What is Sanskrit?
This beverage, with origins tracing back to medieval Europe and further documented in ancient Egyptian and Roman texts as a citrus-based refreshment, gained popularity in the United States in the late 19th century.
What is lemonade?
Known for its historical churches, vibrant culture, and as a political and cultural capital, this eastern European city is located on the Dnieper River.
What is Kyiv?
In Greek mythology, this hero is known for his epic quest to retrieve the Golden Fleece and his leadership of the Argonauts.
Who is Jason?
This Jewish holiday commemorates the Maccabean Revolt and was established around the 2nd century BCE.
What is Hanukkah?