Global Cuisine
This Italian dish translates to "little worms" and is a long, thin pasta typically served with various sauces.
spaghetti
This term describes a 6-point score when a player crosses the opponent’s goal line with the ball.
touchdown
In the US it is called soccer. What is it called in the UK?
A Football
This Colombian river, known as the "Liquid Rainbow"
Caño Cristales
This "frozen dessert" rhymes with "scream."
ice cream
This German capital was once divided by a wall but is now a symbol of reunification.
Berlin
This Middle Eastern flatbread, often stuffed with meats or vegetables, shares its name with a type of pocket.
pita
This term describes a player positioned illegally past the second-to-last defender.
offside
This is called an apartment in the US. What is it called in the UK?
This city is called "City of Eternal Spring"
Medellin
This "head covering" rhymes with "cat."
hat
Built on the ruins of the Aztec city Tenochtitlan, this North American capital is one of the largest cities in the world.
Mexico City
This Middle Eastern spread made from chickpeas is often served with olive oil and paprika.
hummus
This Argentine legend scored the infamous "Hand of God" goal
Diego Maradona
These are called French Fries in the US. What are the called in the UK?
Chips
In Colombian slang, this word means "cool" or "awesome."
chévere
This "royal headwear" rhymes with "town."
crown
The Great Pyramids of Giza sit just outside this ancient African capital.
Cairo
This Spanish rice dish, originating in Valencia, is traditionally cooked with saffron and often includes seafood.
paella
A player scoring three goals in one match achieves this hat-related term.
Hat Trick
These are called chips in the US. What are they called in the UK?
Crisps
Colombia is the world's leading exporter of this deep gemstone.
emerald
This "weather phenomenon" (cold!) rhymes with "breeze."
freeze
This landlocked South American capital, the highest in the world, sits at over 11,900 feet above sea level.
La Paz
This Peruvian cocktail, made with raw fish "cooked" in citrus juice, was declared part of Peru's national heritage in 2004.
ceviche
Nicknamed "America’s Team," this NFL franchise has a star on its helmet.
Dallas Cowboys
This is called a dollar in the US. What is it called in the UK?
A pound
This Colombian region produces 12% of the world’s arabica beans.
Eje Cafetero
This "slow-moving mollusk" rhymes with "pail."
snail
This European capital lies along the Danube River and is known for its classical music heritage and Schönbrunn Palace.
Vienna
This traditional Korean fermented side dish of pickled vegetables is made primarily from napa cabbage.
kimchi
The World Cup trophy awarded from 1930–1970 was named after this FIFA president.
Jules Rimet Trophy
Biscuits
This Colombian president, assassinated in 1948 sparked the civil conflict known as "La Violencia"
Jorge Eliecer Gaitan
This "ornamental water feature" rhymes with "captain."
fountain
This North American capital is very cold and is named after a river
Ottawa
This Swiss dish involves melted cheese served in a communal pot, where diners dip bread using long forks.
fondue
The NFL trophy awarded to the Super Bowl winner is named after this legendary Packers coach.
Vince Lombardi Trophy
This is called an elevator in the US. What is it called inthe UK?
A lift
This pre-Columbian archaeological site in the Sierra Nevada, founded around 800 CE, predates Machu Picchu by 650 years.
Ciudad Perdida (The Lost City)
This "freshwater fish" rhymes with "sprout."
trout
This Nordic capital, located on the island of Zealand, is famous for its colorful Nyhavn waterfront.
Copenhagen
This rare, expensive spice comes from the stigmas of a specific type of crocus flower and is primarily grown in Iran.
saffron
In 2022, this country became the first to host the FIFA World Cup three times.
Mexico
Parliament
Colombia’s largest national park is home to 75,000+ ancient rock paintings and towering sandstone table mountains called "tepuis."
**DOUBLE points**
Serranía de Chiribiquete (Chiribiquete National Park)
This "vehicle accelerator" rhymes with "bottle."
throttle
The Red Fort and India Gate are landmarks in this capital, a union territory.
New Delhi
In Brazilian churrascarias, this service style involves waiters continuously bringing different types of roasted meats to diners' tables.
rodízio
This cheeky penalty technique, chipping the ball straight down the middle, is named after a Czech player who debuted it in a 1976 final.
Panenka
They call this a truck in the US. What do they call it in the UK?
Founded in 1580, this Bogotá university is the oldest in Colombia and one of the oldest in the Americas.
Universidad Santo Tomás
This "animal enclosure" rhymes with "den."
pen
Designed by Oscar Niemeyer, this planned city replaced Rio de Janeiro as Brazil’s capital in 1960.
Brasília
This West African dish is made from pounded yams or other starchy vegetables and is usually served with soup. It is most commonly found in Ghana & Nigeria
Fufu
This quarterback holds the record for most Super Bowl wins (7)
This is called The Day After Christmas in the US. What is it called in the UK?
Boxing Day
This Spanish-based creole pueblo, Is the oldest African enclave in South America.
**DOUBLE points**
Palenque
This "scientific term for symmetry" rhymes with "velocity."
isotropy
Unlike Sydney or Melbourne, this smaller inland city is the capital of Australia.
Canberra