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False
Indonesia consumes more metric tons of rice than China every year.
True or False? |
True
About a third of word roots in Tagalog are borrowed from Spanish.
True or False? |
True
In Nigeria, every couple is expected to have three wedding ceremonies.
True or False? |
False
In African mythology, a Grootslang is a terrible beast that is half elephant, half tiger.
True or False? |
False
Only three countries today still allow arranged marriages (i.e. your family or someone else decides who you marry, not you): India, China, and Japan.
True or False? |
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B) Its main ingredient is vinegar
What makes North Carolina style BBQ sauce unique?
A) It can actually burn your tongue off B) Its main ingredient is vinegar C) It’s used with almost every meal D) It’s slightly purple in color |
C) Sausage (Polish)
Which of these English words was NOT borrowed from the language next to it?
A) Vanilla (Spanish) B) Graffiti (Italian) C) Sausage (Polish) D) Ketchup (Chinese) |
C) Thailand
Which of these countries celebrates their New Year Festival with a country-wide water fight?
A) Kenya B) Russia C) Thailand D) Kazakhstan |
B) Traveling across the whole ocean on the back of the sun
In Polynesian mythology, which of these is the demigod Maui NOT known for doing?
A) Pulling the islands up from the ocean floor B) Traveling across the whole ocean on the back of the sun C) Killing a great eel and burying its head to plant the first coconut tree D) Discovering fire for mankind |
A) To remind them that God is always with them
In traditional Jewish culture, why do men often wear a small cap called a kippah (aka yarmulke or skullcap)?
A) To remind them that God is always with them B) To protect against sunburn C) To symbolize the favor of God resting on them D) To cover the balding spot on their heads |
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San-nakji
In South Korea, eating an octopus that’s still alive and wriggling is a delicacy. What is this dish called?
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Papua New Guinea
What country has the biggest number of spoken languages in the world?
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Kentucky Fried Chicken
What does a traditional Christmas dinner in Japan always include?
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Tiger, Snake, Monkey
Rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, ram, monkey, rooster, dog, pig
What is the 3rd, 6th, and 9th animal in the Chinese Zodiac?
200 points for correct animal. Bonus 200 points if you can recite all 12 in order! |
To show respect
A teacher is talking to a student from Mexico who keeps avoiding looking her in the eye. Culturally, why is the student avoiding eye contact?
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Why are you looking at me?
I'm not a question.
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