FOOD
True/False: Ordering a cappuccino after 11am in Italy is a culinary faux pas.
True
What are the 2 official languages used on the International Space Station
Russian and English
(Astronauts need to learn Russian to operate the controls)
This annual celebration in Brazil is known for its vibrant costumes and music?
Carnival (draws inspiration from African and Indigenous Cultures)
Writing someone's name in red ink is considered bad luck in this country
South Korea
Bossaball, a relatively new sport that combines volleyball, soccer, gymnastics, and capoeria originated in this country
Spain
True/False: In French Culture, the cheese course comes after dessert.
False
In how many languages is the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights available?
300 Languages (the most translated document in the world)
In Mexico, this day is a traditional holiday that celebrates the lives of loved ones who have passed away.
Day of the Dead
The haka is a traditional war dance often seen at important events and ceremonies of these Indigenous Peoples
Maori (New Zealand)
Falconry, is a traditional sport and one of the oldest traditions of this country
United Arab Emirates
In this country, it is customary to slurp noodles loudly to aerate the noodles and show enjoyment
Japan
The Cambodian language has the longest alphabet with how many characters?
74
This celebration is known as the Festival of Lights in India
Diwali
During the new year, Bolivians bake this into their pastries to bring good luck
Coins
Fierljeppen, or “far leap”, is the sport of canal jumping native to what country?
The Netherlands
What is used as both a plate and an eating utensil in Ethiopian cuisine?
Injera (a spongy flatbread made from fermented teff flour)
What percentage of all languages are from Asia and Africa?
66%
Songkran is the New Year festival celebration with a nationwide water fight in what country?
Thailand
Greece (believed to bring good luck and strong, health teeth)
These animals are the formal form of transportation and part of an annual race on the Kenyan Island of Lamu.
Donkeys
The ancient Aztecs used these as a form of currency
Cacao Beans
What is the most commonly spoken artificial language?
Esperanto (a blend of Latin, English, German, and Romance spoken by approximately 2 million people in Europe)
This country is synonymous with some of the world's best mangos and even has an annual "Mango Festival".
Pakistan
The Gerewol Festival is a beauty contest in this country where men dress in elaborate costumes and perform dances to attract potential wives.
Niger
What is the national sport of Bangladesh?
Kabbadi (contact sport, game objective: a single player on offence runs into the opposing team and tags out as many of their defenders as possible)