JEOPARDY 6TH GRADE

HOLIDAYS (WORLDWIDE)

100

What holiday do Christians celebrate on December 25th?

Christmas

200

What holiday lasts eight days and is celebrated by Jewish people?

Hannukah

300

During what holiday do Americans sit around the table and give thanks for the good in their lives?

Thanksgiving

400

What Mexican Holiday do people remember their loved ones who have passed away?

Day of the Dead

500

On what holiday do people toss colored powder and water at each other>

Holi

DANCES

100

Which dance originated in Vienna and caused controversial at the time for letting dances be close together?

Waltz

200

What dance studied in class originated in Brasil?

Samba

300

Which popular dance is performed to the beat of the Spanish guitar?

Flamenco

400

What dance is performed at weddings and festivals in China?

Dragon Dance

500

Which famous Russian and Ukranian dance's name means "to jump" in English?

Hopak

Holidays (CR)

100

Which Costa Rican holiday celebrates a national hero?

Juan Santamaria Day

200

Celebration for our mothers

Mother's Day

300

We have a free week from school

Easter/Holy Week

400

Costa Rica is a free country

Independence Day

500

The year begins

New Year's Day