Wildlife
What percentage of the world’s bird population lives in Madagascar? (25%-75%)
50%
Madagascar is about the size of what US state? (Think of the big ones)
Texas
What is considered the national sport of Madagascar?A. Soccer
B. Rugby
C. Wrestling
D.Moraingy (Hand to hand combat)
B. Rugby
What do they do with the umbilical cord after the baby is born?
They bury it
What is the main food staple in Madagascar?(They eat a LOT of it)
Rice
Madagascar's largest predator, the Fossa, has a cat-like body and a dog-like nose but is neither. The Fossa is about twice the size of what household pet?
House Cat
Madagascar is ranked as what number in the biggest island in the world? (1-5)
Madagascar is the fourth biggest island in the world with Greenland being first
What became the official language during the colonial period, when Madagascar came under the authority of France?
French
Which way do the houses face? (Think of a Compass)
To the West
What ingredient is Madagascar the leading exporter of?
Madagascar Vanilla
What percentage of the world’s lemur population does Madagascar contain?(50%-100%)
100%
What is the name of the body of water that separates Madagascar and Africa?
Mozambique Strait
Madagascar was settled by what civilization before Africans?
Asians
What day of the week do you never have a funeral?
Thursday
What alcoholic beverage is Madagascar famous for?
Rum
About what % of animals found in Madagascar do not exist anywhere else on the Earth? (Between 60% and 100%)
80%
How many major rivers does Madagascar have?
4
A traditional garment worn by men and women in Madagascar is called what?
Lamba
Who picks up their cutlery first at a meal?
The elders
What meat is considered taboo in many parts of Madagascar?
Pork
True or False: Most of Madagascar’s wildlife is dangerous to humans.
False
What is the name of Madagascar’s largest mountain?
Maromokotro
A day-long ceremony of music, dance and theater is called what?
Hiragasy
Every ____ years they dig up and re-wrap their dead ancestors.
What is Ro?
A. Rice cooked with special spices
B. A broth made from leaves
C. Mashed cassava with zebu meat
B. A broth made from leaves