CULTURE
In many countries, it is polite to greet someone you meet by doing this with your hands.
What is a Handshake?
This country is where you would commonly hear the word “Bonjour.”
What is France?
This tall iron tower in Paris is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
What is the Eiffel Tower?
This Spanish term means “milk” in English.
What is Leche?
Celebrated in New Orleans before Lent, this festival features parades, elaborate masks, beads, and jazz music, and has roots in French Catholic tradition.
What is Mardi Gras?
In many countries, it is polite to do this before entering someone’s home to keep it clean.
What is Removing Your Shoes?
Name one language that uses characters instead of the English alphabet.
What is Japanese?
What is Chinese?
This giant statue in New York Harbor was a gift from France.
What is the Statue of Liberty?
This country is famous for inventing pizza.
What is Italy?
This holiday occurs in China and includes fireworks, red decorations, and family gatherings.
What is Chinese New Year/ Lunar New Year?
In Japan, it is polite and shows enjoyment when you do this while eating noodles.
What is Slurping?
Spell out the numbers 6 and 7 in Spanish.
What are S-E-I-S and S-I-E-T-E?
This long wall in China was built to protect the country from invaders and stretches over 13,000 miles.
What is the Great Wall of China?
These fun, small, golden cookies are usually served at the end of a meal in Chinese-American restaurants.
What are Fortune Cookies?
In Chinese culture, each year is represented by one of twelve animals in this repeating cycle, which represents people’s personalities and fortunes.
What is the Chinese Zodiac?
In this European country, it is common to greet friends and family with a kiss on each cheek.
What is France/ Italy/ Spain?
This language uses the greeting “Konnichiwa.”
What is Japanese?
This famous Italian tower is known for leaning to one side and is a popular tourist attraction in Pisa.
What is the Leaning Tower of Pisa?
This dish is made of rice and raw fish.
What is Sushi?
This holiday, known for wearing green and celebrating Irish culture, is celebrated in what two countries?
What are Ireland and the United States?
In India, people greet each other by pressing their palms together and saying this word.
What is Namaste?
Translate to Spanish: I drink water, and I eat bread.
What is (Yo) Bebo agua y como pan?
This massive statue of Jesus overlooks Rio de Janeiro from a mountain and is one of the most famous landmarks in Brazil.
What is Christ the Redeemer/ Cristo Redentor?
This beverage is often served with pastries, like croissants, in England.
What is Tea?
During this Mexican holiday, families honor deceased loved ones with colorful altars, candles, and sugar skulls.
What is Día de los Muertos/ Day of the Dead?