World Cultures & Languages
The traditional Japanese art of folding paper into shapes is called this.
Origami
This is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature.
Mercury
This Japanese dish consists of vinegared rice topped with raw fish or seafood.
Nigiri
The video game series Legend of Zelda features this main protagonist.
Link
This BTS song, released in 2020, was their first fully English single and topped charts worldwide.
Dynamite
In Spain, this tradition involves a short afternoon nap, especially in southern regions.
Siesta
In Greek mythology, this hero is famous for completing 12 labors.
Hercules
This spread is made from roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon, and garlic.
Baba ghanoush
Known as “The King of Soccer,” this Brazilian player won three World Cups.
Pelé
This K-pop girl group’s 2020 hit “How You Like That” became a global sensation.
BLACKPINK
This Canadian province is home to the Bay of Fundy, famous for having the world’s highest tides.
New Brunswick
This country produces the most coffee in the world.
Brazil
This Spanish cured sausage is made from pork and paprika.
Chorizo
In chess, the piece that moves diagonally is called this.
A bishop
This actor played Jack Dawson in Titanic (1997).
Leonardo Dicaprio
This traditional Scottish garment is worn as a kilt and is made from patterned woolen cloth.
Tartan
The currency used in Japan is called this.
Yen
The Filipino version of a spring roll is called this.
Lumpia
In tennis, a score of 40–40 is called this.
A deuce
This British singer released Future Nostalgia in 2020 with hits like “Levitating.”
Dua Lipa
In Iran, this language is primarily spoken and is written in a version of the Arabic script.
Persian/Farsi
Genghis Khan ruled this empire, which became the largest empire in the world at the time.
Mongolian
A chilled Indian dessert made from condensed milk, cream, and flavored with saffron and pistachios.
Kulfi
This traditional Japanese martial art uses a gi and focuses on throws, pins, and submissions.
Judo
This actor plays Deadpool and is known for blending humor with action in his Marvel films.
Ryan Reynolds