Nawruz
What is the name of the traditional Persian New Year's meal eaten to mark the beginning of spring?
Sabzi polo ba mahi
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa
What is the process called when water turns into vapor due to heat?
- Photosynthesis
- Evaporation
- Hydrolysis
- Freezing
Evaporation
The ingredient in Ghormeh Sabzi that can make your house, car, sweat, gym smell
Fenugreek leaves
What NBA player is the leading all-time point scorer for regular season and playoffs?
Lebron James
Iranian households who celebrate Norooz, typically have seven items all beginning with the letter "S" Name them
Sabzeh (wheat or lentil sprouts), Samanu (sweet pudding made from germinated wheat), Senjed (dried fruit of the oleaster tree), Seer (garlic), Seeb (apple), Somāq (sumac berries), and Serkeh (vinegar)
What is the longest River in the world?
The River Nile
What is the longest bone in the human body?
- Humerus (Arm)
- Femur (Leg)
- Tibia (Shin)
- Phalanges (Fingers)
Femur (Leg)
A key component of the Haft-Seen table during Norooz, it represents fertility, beauty, and the arrival of spring in Persian culture.
Senjed
In the TV show Friends, how many times has Ross been married by the time the series ends?
3
Norooz marks the beginning of which month in the Bahá'í calendar?
Baha
What is the name of the world largest desert?
The Sahara Desert
Which fruit should not be eaten when taking medications?
- Banana
- Lemon
- Watermelon
- Grapefruit
Grapefruit
1) Name the traditional and most iconic dish of Iran
and
2) The staple dish in Iran
1) Chelow Kabob
2) Ghormeh Sabzi
What animal has the highest blood pressure?
A giraffe
Which ancient Persian king is often associated with the origins of Norooz, believed to have established the festival thousands of years ago?
Agha Jamshid, a mythical king of Persia
What is the highest mountain in North America?
Mount Denali
From where is earths oxygen most commonly produced?
- Oceans
- Clouds
- Forests
- Rivers
Oceans
Process of Samanu making in order
Soaking, sprouting, grinding, cooking, sweetening, cooling and serving.
Choose one representative to say a term correctly
Doogheh Gazdar, Ghazeh dooghdar x6
Name at least 9 countries that celebrate Nowruz
Which continent has the highest altitude?
Antarctica
On average how much does a cloud weigh?
~10 lbs
~100lbs
~1 million lbs
~10 million lbs
~1 million lbs
Persian cuisine has also been influenced by the culinary practices of neighboring regions and cultures. Name 4 countries/cultures that have contributed to the development of traditional Persian food:
-Arabia
-Mongolia
-Central Asia
-Mediterranean
-India
-Turkey
What animal did Australian soldiers fight in 1932?
Emus