Northwestern
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Guess the Region Based on a Dance
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100

What is the name of Northwestern's official mascot?

Willie the Wildcat

100

What is a traditional Mexican shawl called?

Rebozo

100

Ballet Folklórico originates from which country?

Mexico

100

Son de la Negra

Jalisco

100

Which country invented paper?

China

200

What is the name of Northwestern's student-run newspaper?

The Daily Northwestern

200

Which region is known for the Flor de Piña dance, where women carry pineapples and wear colorful dresses?

Oaxaca

200

Who is considered the founder of Ballet Folklórico de México?

Amalia Hernandez

200

La Bruja

Veracruz

200

What animal is known as the largest land animal?

Elephant

300

Which body of water can be seen from Northwestern's Lakefill?

Lake Michigan

300

What do dancers wear under their skirts?

Bloomers

300

In what decade was Ballet Folklórico de México founded?

1950s

300

La Iguana

Guerrero

300

What is the largest country in the world by land area?

Russia

400

What is the name of Northwestern's fight song?

"Go U Northwestern"

400

Which region is known for colorful red details and white dresses?

Veracruz

400

What three cultural influences shaped many Mexican traditions?

Indigenous, Spanish, African

400

Baile de los Viejitos

Michoacan

400

Which country has the most time zones?

France (because of different time zones)

500

What decade was Northwestern University founded?

1850s

500

Which region is known for charro-inspired outfits, including sombreros and embroidered suits?

Jalisco

500

Which country is associated with the traditional dance cumbia?

Colombia

500

Jarabe Poblano

Puebla

500

How many hearts does an octopus have?

3