Languages & Greetings
In which country is "bonjour" used to say hello?
What is France?
This holiday marks the start of a new year in China, often celebrated with dragon dances and fireworks.
What is Lunar New Year?
This large animal from China is known for its black and white fur and loves eating bamboo.
What is a panda?
This Italian dish is round, topped with sauce, cheese, and often various meats and vegetables.
What is pizza?
This idiom describes a situation that is very easy to do or understand.
What is "a piece of cake"?
"Hola" means hello in this language.
What is Spanish?
The Carnival of Rio de Janeiro is celebrated in this South American country with colorful parades and music.
What is Brazil?
It is a wild member of the dog family. It is known for its cleverness and its nighttime howls. It can be found throughout Canada, including the KC campus.
What is a coyote?
These popular Chinese foods are made of dough filled with various ingredients such as meat and vegetables and they can be steamed, boiled, or pan-fried.
What are dumplings?
This idiom means to be very happy.
What is "on cloud nine"?
What is "over the moon"?
This country is known for having more than 20 official languages, including Hindi and English.
What is India?
This Canadian holiday, celebrated in October, is similar to the American holiday, celebrated in November, and includes giving thanks and sharing a meal with family and friends.
What is Canadian Thanksgiving?
This North American animal, known for its distinctive black and white stripes, is often seen crossing roads and is famous for its strong odor when threatened. You can encounter it on KC campus.
What is a skunk?
Sushi, made from rice, fish, and seaweed, originates from this country.
What is Japan?
This idiom means to be extremely busy or overwhelmed with tasks, and it compares a person's busyness to that of an insect known for its hardworking nature.
What is "as busy as a bee"?
This language, one of the most spoken in the world, is the primary language of Brazil.
What is Portuguese?
This day is observed on November 11 in Canada to honor and remember the sacrifices of those who served in the military, marked by ceremonies and wearing red poppies.
What is Remembrance Day?
This large bird is known for its distinctive "V" formation when flying south for the winter and can be commonly seen in Canada during migration seasons.
What is a Canada goose?
This traditional Korean dish, made from fermented vegetables, primarily napa cabbage and radishes, is known for its spicy and tangy flavor.
What is kimchi?
This idiom means to have a very good time or to enjoy oneself.
What is "have a blast"?
This province in Canada is the only one where French is the sole official language.
What is Quebec?
This ancient Japanese festival honors cherry blossoms and the arrival of spring.
What is Hanami?
This large, horned animal is a national symbol of Canada.
What is a moose?
This sweet liquid is produced from the sap of sugar maple trees and is commonly used as a topping for pancakes and waffles in Canada.
What is maple syrup?
This idiom means to be very relaxed or not worried about something.
What is "take it easy"?