🌈Colorful Cultures of OUR Classroom!
What is the traditional Korean dish made of fermented vegetables, often spicy?
Kimchi
Canada has two official languages. What are they?
Which country has the most neighbors (shares the most land borders) in Asia?
China (borders 14 countries)
What has hands but can’t clap?
a clock
Who's wedding did Amal attend when she was allowed to go home (must be her name!) ☺️☺️☺️
Shabnum
What is the name of the Chinese New Year animal for 2025?
Snake
What drink made with tapioca balls is popular in Taiwan?
Bubble Tea or Boba
Which country is both the smallest by land area and has the highest population density in Asia?
Singapore
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
Footsteps
What is the color of the kamiz that Amal wears to the wedding?
Orange
In Thai culture, what color is considered to be lucky, representing prosperity and happiness, and is often worn during important events?
Yellow💛
What is the name of the famous scenic coastline in southern Italy known for its cliffs and colorful villages?
The Amalfi Coast
Which Southeast Asian country is shaped like an elephant’s head?
Thailand
What can you catch, but not throw?
A cold
What is a bazaar?
A market in Middle Eastern Countries
What is the name of the annual Japanese festival where people celebrate the blooming of cherry blossoms, symbolizing the transient beauty of life?
Hanami
What is the name of the Chinese practice that combines movement, breathing, and meditation, often seen in parks
Tai Chi
Which Asian country is made up entirely of islands and has more than 7,000 of them?
The Philippines
I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I?
What was Seema doing when Amal surprised her family when she visited them?
Peeling a cucumber. She dropped the knofe when she saw Amal!
Mongolia is famous for its vast, open landscapes. What is the name of the desert located in the southern part of the country?
The Gobi Desert
Which Italian landmark leans to one side and attracts millions of tourists every year?
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
What river flows through China, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam?
The Mekong River
What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?
The letter M
At the end of Chapter 32, Amal's mother calls her something that is meant to be affectionate but "the word cut like a jagged stone against my heart" to Amal.
A guest (in their family home)
Which American city is known for hosting the annual event, the "Mardi Gras" celebration, which includes parades, costumes, and music?
Mardi Gras
The Andaman Sea is bordered by which two countries to the west and east, respectively?
India (to the west), Thailand (to the east)
Which Asian mountain range includes Mount Everest?
The Himalayas
I am not alive, but I grow; I don’t have lungs, but I need air; I don’t have a mouth, and I can drown. What am I?
Fire
What did Amal's mom sell to help pay off Amal's debt?
Her gold bangles