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100

The guzheng is the Chinese equivalent of this instrument.

What is a zither?

100

In Greece we learned about this traditional music and dance.

What is Zorba?


100

This mythical creature is part of the creation story in China, and all emperors/empresses were supposedly descendants of these beings.

What are Dragons?

100

The most popular salad dressing in the U.S. originated in Santa Barbara in the 1950s. It’s made from buttermilk, sour cream, yogurt, onions, garlic and other seasonings. 

What is Ranch Dressing?


100

This surrealist artist was easily recognized by his iconic pencil-thin moustache. 

Who is Salvador Dali?


100

We learned all about this American singer, pilot, and nature conservationist when we visited The Rocky Mountain National Park.

Who is John Denver?


100

We learned about the history of country music, Dolly Parton and the Grand Ole Opry when we visited this state.

What is Tennessee?


100

The Lion King features lots of different animals like this funny character Pumba, who is this type of animal ______.


What is a Warthog?

200

This stringed instrument from India is similar to a guitar, but you have to sit while you play it.

What is a sitar?

200

These two characters who love hula and Elvis.

Who are Lilo & Stitch?

200

This is the center of musical cinema in India, defined by elaborate dance sequences, drama, and singing. The name sounds similar to Hollywood but one letter is different.

What is Bollywood?


200

This Italian Dessert is the best known worldwide, even if it hasn't been around for a long time.

What is Tiramisu?


200

This artist is one of the most easily recognized worldwide because of the large amounts of self-portraits she created, and her style is often associated with surrealism.

Who is Frida Kahlo?


200

This famous Comedian and movie star is from New Hampshire.

Who is Adam Sandler?


200

In Barcelona we visited the fantastic structures created by this Catalan, nicknamed "God's Architect" who was inspired by nature and is referred to as a modernist.


Who is Antoni Gaudi?


200

These animals help Cinderella make a dress for the ball.


What are Mice?


300

This stringed Hawaiian instrument is like a tiny guitar.

What is a Ukulele?


300

This traditional dance and music of Spain is never choreographed, instead it is like a language silently communicated, between the dancer and guitar player.

What is Flamenco?


300

This type of Martial Art originated in Shaolin Temples in China.

What is Kung Fu?

300

In Canada you can have one of these sweet treats named for the flat tail of a North American mammal.

What is a Beaver Tail?


300

This man was a pioneer in a new form of puppetry and invented "Muppets", he went on to influence decades of television and film.


Who is Jim Henson?

300

In Tennessee we visited Memphis, this city is known as the Home of the Blues as well as the Birthplace of Rock'n'roll. Memphis is also the birthplace of this Queen of Soul who was an American singer, songwriter, actress, pianist, and civil rights activist. 


Who is Aretha Franklin?


300

Mariachi Bands celebrate the musical history of this North American country. 

What is Mexico?


300

This Mexican Salamander is nearly extinct in the wild but does very well in captive environments. 

What is an axolotl?


400

In Peanuts Schroeder plays this instrument.


What is the Piano?

400

This style of dance originated amongst Black Americans who were enslaved, and utilized dance as artistic expression when they weren't allowed to have any physical possessions. 

What is Tap Dance?


400

This is the most recent federally recognized holiday in the US, even though it was first officially celebrated on June 19th, 1865, Jubilee Day.


What is Juneteenth?


400

This country is where pizza originated. 

What is Italy?


400

We learned all about this Japanese style of Art called woodblock printing, and this most famous piece by Hokusai. 

What is The Great Wave Off Kanagawa?


400

This World Famous Singer from Pennsylvania is a former member of the Mickey Mouse Club, and had huge singles with "Reflection" and "Loyal Brave True" from Disney's Mulan soundtracks. 

Who is Christina Aguilera?

400

We learned about Reggae music and Bob Marley when we visited this island nation in the Caribbean.

What is Jamaica?


400

This type of octopus lives in the deepest parts of the ocean, it may look like it has giant elephant like ears on the sides of its head but actually they're fins.

What is a Dumbo Octopus?


500

In Pinocchio this is the type of instrument that Geppetto plays.


What is an accordion?


500

This style of dance sounds like something that you might serve on the side with some chips.



What is Salsa?


500

This song in from The Sound of Music is about a small white flower.


What is Edelweiss?


500

This is one of the most popular types of candies in the world, originating in Germany, it has roots going back to the Ottoman Empire.


What are Gummy Bears?


500

This California band that dominated the music charts in the 60s by singing about fun in the sun and maybe Kokomo.


Who are the Beach Boys?

500

This Australian Actor played PT Barnum in The Greatest Showman.

Who is Hugh Jackman?


500

This is the most famous megalith park on the planet.



What is Stonehenge?


500

What do the Three Little Pigs build their houses out of to stop the Big Bad Wolf.


What is hay, wood, and brick?


600

Jazz Legend Louis Armstrong played this brass instrument. 

What is the Trumpet?


600

This 80s movie told the story of a US town where dance was outlawed and starred a young Kevin Bacon. 


What is Footloose?


600

Every spring in Japan, people gather for large festivals to practice Hanami or flower viewing while picnicking together and watching these trees bloom. 

What are Cherry Blossoms?


600

This Mexican dish is the perfect street food. It has a tortilla as the base (which is shaped like a plate that you eat) it can be filled with a variety of meat, beans, cheese, and vegetables.

What are Tacos?


600

We learned about this French artist. He began was a founder of Fauvism, but the art form he is best known for is the one he invented himself which he called "Painting With Scissors".

Who is Henri Emille Benoit Matisse?


600

This Jamaican American singer, songwriter, activist, and actor brought Caribbean music to an international audience in the 1950s.

Who is Harry Belafonte?

600

This Huge Hollywood Movie Production was filmed in Greece, it helped stimulate their economy by increasing tourism to its many many islands.

What is Mama Mia?


600

We saw these wild canine relatives when we visited Isle Royale Natl. Park in Upstate Michigan.

What are Wolves?


700

  From boy-band member to grammy winning solo artist, this person voiced Branch in the Trolls movies.

Who is Justin Timberlake?

700

Born in St. Louis, Missouri this woman was a star of the stage in dance and song, she is now honored as a national hero in France for her contributions in wartime resistance and civil rights activism. 

Who is Josephine Baker?


700

These natural phenomena can occur in mist, fog, sea spray, waterfalls and anywhere where light meets water in the sky and the angles are conducive. There are also rare moonbows, made at night by the light of the moon ... though our eyes read these as white. Tradition says this is a very good time to look for unicorns instead of a pot of gold.

 

What are Rainbows?


700

Mary Poppins said a spoonful of this _______ helps the medicine go down.


What is Sugar?

700

This man brought us 100 years of Mickey Mouse, as an American animator, film producer, voice actor and entrepreneur. He introduced several developments in the production of cartoons and holds the record for most Academy Awards earned and nominations by an individual, having won 22 Oscars from 59 nominations.

 

Who is Walt Disney?


700

She was the first Disney Princess.


Who is Snow White?

700

Ottowa is the capital of this North American County.


What is Canada?

700

This is the largest mammal on the planet. Being underwater helps lessen the effects of gravity, and even though it is so large it eats some of the smallest food.

What is a Blue Whale?


800

Ringo Starr played this instrument.


What are the drums?

800

This musical movie set in Baltimore, gets its name from a hair styling product and features a lot of dancing.


What is Hairspray?


800

Sled racing, sometimes called mushing, has a long history in this US State. 

What is Alaska?


800

This is considered the National Dish of The United Kingdom. 

What is Fish & Chips?


800

This woman is known as the mother of American Modernism and one of the most influential artists of the 20th Century.



Who is Georgia O'Keefe?

800

This British Artist is a Global Icon, he owns over 1,000 pairs of glasses and taught himself how to play the piano.

Who is Elton John?


800

Robin Hood protected the people who lived in this famous forest.


What is Sherwood Forest?


800

In the Jungle Book, King Louie is this type of animal.




What is an orangutan?