Global Greeting
In Spanish, this word means "hello"—you might use it in Mexico or Spain.
What is hola?
This tall tower in Paris lights up every evening
What is the Eiffel Tower?
In the U.S., this special week is dedicated to showing appreciation for educators
What is teacher appreciation?
This Italian dish is a flatbread topped with sauce, cheese, and various toppings.
What is pizza?
This ancient Greek philosopher taught by asking questions.
Who is Socrates?
This is how you say "hello" in Japanese.
What is Konnichiwa?
This Great Wonder of the World was built to protect China's northern border.
What is the Great Wall of China?
In Japan, students often do this chore themselves to help respect the school environment
What is clean their classroom?
In Japan, this raw fish dish is a popular delicacy.
What is sushi?
She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and was also a teacher and scientist.
Who is Marie Curie?
In France, you'd greet your teacher with this word.
What is Bonjour?
This giant statue in Brazil overlooks the city of Rio de Janeiro.
What is Christ the Redeemer?
In Finland, teachers are required to have this level of education
What is a Master’s degree?
This spicy curry dish is a staple in Indian cuisine.
What is chicken tikka masala?
This U.S. civil rights leader once worked as a teacher in Alabama.
Who is Rosa Parks?
In which country would you greet someone with "Salam Alaikum"?
What is Saudi Arabia or any Muslim-majority country?
You’d find the ancient city of Petra in this Middle Eastern country.
What is Jordan?
In which country is World Teachers’ Day (October 5th) considered a public holiday?
What is India?
This South American country is famous for empanadas and steak.
What is Argentina?
This woman opened the first school for children with learning difficulties in Italy.
Who is Maria Montessori?
This African country has 11 official languages, including greetings like "Sawubona" in Zulu.
What is South Africa?
Located in Cambodia, this vast temple complex is one of the largest religious monuments in the world.
What is Angkor Wat?
In which country do teachers receive flowers and cards during the holiday of “Dan učitelja”?
What is Serbia?
This Ethiopian dish is eaten with your hands using spongy bread called injera.
What is doro wat or any Ethiopian stew?
Known for founding schools across India, this teacher became a global symbol of education.
Who is Rabindranath Tagore?