Question: Which religion is connected to the Khatam Al Koran, a rite of passage for 11-year-old girls?

Choices:
- Islam
- Judaism
- Buddhism
- Christianity


Question: What do people in Bulgaria, Greece, and the U. K. bang together as part of an Easter contest?

Choices:
- Their heads.
- Eggs.
- Wooden swords.
- Chocolate Easter bunnies.


Question: Which is a traditional pie that comes from the Netherlands?

Choices:
- Banketstaaf
- Boerenjongens
- Appeltaart
- Oliebol


Question: What greeting gesture is very common in France and French-speaking countries?

Choices:
- Kissing on both cheeks
- High fiving
- Raising your eyebrows
- Grasping arms


Question: What color do Hindu and Sikh brides wear?

Choices:
- White
- Black
- Gold
- Red


Question: Matoke is a food staple of which country?

Choices:
- Ghana
- Uganda
- Mali
- Senegal


Question: In many European countries, which meat is consumed on Easter Sunday?

Choices:
- Chicken.
- Beef.
- Tuna.
- Lamb.


Question: Do NOT bring chrysanthemums as a gift in this country...

Choices:
- Croatia
- United States
- China
- Japan


Question: Leave it to the Germans to have such an exclusive festival to celebrate beer and beer-drinking in food fair grounds. What is this festival in Germany called?

Choices:
- Volkswagenbern
- Oktoberfest
- Munchausen
- Heinekenerst


Question: Downward dog: It’s in Indonesia where a yoga festival is held yearly, specifically in a town called Ubud. In which picturesque island of Indonesia does this chill festival take place?

Choices:
- Kota Kinabalu
- Manila
- Bali
- Chiang Mai


Question: Kimchi, commonly used in Korean meals, is a type of what?

Choices:
- Rice
- Pickle
- Legume
- Candy


Question: Which holiday celebrates the actions of people called the Maccabees?

Choices:
- Tisha B'Av
- Hanukkah
- Sukkot
- Simchat Torah


Question: What is the traditional drink of Albania?

Choices:
- Po cha
- Raki
- Bombardino
- Anijsmelk


Question: In this country, flowers should only be given in odd numbers. Where is it?

Choices:
- Bolivia
- Portugal
- Ukraine
- Jamaica


Question: In which country do children dress up as "Easter witches" and go door-to-door collecting candy?

Choices:
- Sweden.
- Venezuela.
- France.
- No country—That is only a worldwide Halloween tradition.


Question: Which religion has the cow a holy animal?

Choices:
- Buddhism
- Judaism
- Christianity
- Hinduism


Question: What is the name for a humanoid figure created by a learned man to do his bidding?

Choices:
- daimon
- golem
- leviathan
- orc


Question: In India, what do vegetarian Hindus typically not eat?

Choices:
- Meat, fish, seafood, eggs and any dairy products
- Meat, fish, seafood and eggs
- Meat, fish and seafood


Question: How many days are in the month of Ramadan?

Choices:
- 29
- 30
- 31
- It varies depending on the moon.


Question: Which Polynesian food is prepared from the taro root?

Choices:
- Otai
- Koele palau
- Poi
- Sambal


Question: After Jesus' death, the disciples became known as what?

Choices:
- the apostles
- the evangelicals
- the baptizers
- the Nazarenes


Question: Which of the following types of nut is used in marzipan?

Choices:
- Cashew
- Walnut
- Almond
- Hazelnut


Question: Indian weddings include the traditional game of "Joota Chupai," which the hiding of what article of clothing?

Choices:
- Bride's shoe
- Groom's shoe
- Bride's veil
- Groom's ring


Question: Which common politeness is actually considered impolite in Mexico?

Choices:
- Tipping
- Showing up on time
- Making small talk
- Paying in advance


Question: What chocolate-covered fondant confection appears only at Easter?

Choices:
- Sweetarts Chicks, Ducks, and Bunnies.
- Cadbury's Crème Eggs.
- Cadbury's Chocolate Bunnies.
- Robin Eggs.


Question: During the festivities of Iftar, many delicacies are served and are often particular to specific countries. One such delicacy is the Palestinian treat, kunafa. What is kunafa made from?

Choices:
- Lamb and lentils
- Beef and onions
- Soft cheese and dough
- Sugar and nuts


Question: This country in Europe frowns upon people eating with their hats on.

Choices:
- Iceland
- Vatican
- Scandinavia
- Spain


Question: In this Asian country, it's not entirely cool to use your hands while eating. Which country is this?

Choices:
- Sudan
- Singapore
- Sultanate of Oman
- Sabah


Question: Which religion does not need a special officiant to conduct the wedding ceremony?

Choices:
- Catholicism
- Judaism
- Christianity
- Islam


Question: Pesach is the formal name for which holiday?

Choices:
- Hanukkah
- the New Year
- Passover
- Sukkot


Question: In which culture are people most likely to directly critique a boss’ idea?

Choices:
- France
- Israel
- Korea


Question: There are many crossovers between Hindu and Muslim traditions. One such crossover deals with a ceremony doing what to the baby’s head?

Choices:
- Washing
- Drawing on it with henna
- Shaving it
- Covering it with ceremonial cloth


Question: Greek brides are known to tuck what item into their gloves before their wedding?

Choices:
- A sugar cube
- A spring of thyme
- A blue and white handkerchief
- A grain of rice


Question: Which body part is considered sacred in Thailand?

Choices:
- Feet
- Neck
- Eyes
- Head


Question: What type of talk do conversations in Kenya usually start with?

Choices:
- Personal questions
- Small talk
- Professional discussion
- Introductions


Question: The 14th day of Ramadan, Garangao, is a special treat for children. Why?

Choices:
- They are allowed to miss school.
- They are given treats for singing.
- They are allowed to eat during the day.
- They are allowed to drink coffee.


Question: Where, according to the gospels, was Jesus born?

Choices:
- a stable
- Egypt
- the desert
- the temple at Jerusalem


Question: Burping is considered a compliment in this city.

Choices:
- Hong Kong
- United States
- France
- Finland


Question: In which country do devotees undergo actual crucifixion (although not to death) as a part of the Easter Good Friday celebration?

Choices:
- Hungary.
- Colombia.
- Italy.
- Philippines.


Question: Where should you never give toy dogs or pigs to children?

Choices:
- Malaysia
- The Netherlands
- Herzegovina
- Brazil


Question: Which is characteristic of the Dominican Republic?

Choices:
- Encouraging a song to be sung for the hostess of a dinner
- Presenting a box of chocolates at a business meeting
- Dismissing people from a meeting from youngest to oldest
- Avoiding gifts that are black or purple


Question: It is seen as polite to not accept an offer of food or drink in Persia (Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan) immediately on being offered it, instead you should refuse a few times before accepting the gift.

Choices:
- True
- False


Question: Which food is from Mexico?

Choices:
- Injera
- Banga
- Molletes
- Pastilla


Question: Contrary to popular belief, this religion uses special dolls to communicate with its deities to ask for guidance or healing, not to hex enemies.

Choices:
- Puritans
- Calvinism
- Voodoo
- Branch Davidians


Question: Should you tip in South Korea?

Choices:
- Yes
- No
- Only at restaurants
- Only for transportation


Question: Who nailed 95 theses to a church door?

Choices:
- the apostle Paul
- Josephus
- Martin Luther
- Billy Graham


Question: What is proper to do when visiting churches in Italy?

Choices:
- Dress appropriately
- Be baptized in advance
- Thank the priest
- Carry a rosary


Question: What is borscht?

Choices:
- Dumpling
- Cookie
- Soup
- Pastry


Question: Indian brides are adorned with Mehndi, designs painted on with a paste made from what plant?

Choices:
- Anise
- Mint
- Hemlock
- Henna


Question: In Sweden, is it acceptable for a woman who is not the bride to kiss the groom?

Choices:
- Yes
- No
- Only if she's his mother
- Only if she and the groom are very drunk


Question: Which of the following is a common Japanese street food?

Choices:
- Arepa
- Takoyaki
- Tlayuda
- Roti


Question: What Canadian dish is made from french fries topped with cheese curds and gravy?

Choices:
- Poutine
- Tourtière
- Nanaimo bar
- Flipper pie


Question: In Japan, China, Korea and Vietnam, never pass something to an older person or superior with only one hand; you're expected to use ____________ .

Choices:
- Right hand
- Left hand
- Both hands


Question: Italians love their coffee, but there's a time for consuming specific beverages. Which coffee drink is considered a breakfast-only beverage?

Choices:
- coffee mocha
- iced coffee
- cappuccino
- iced latte


Question: This ancient religion puts forward a belief of severe simplicity, encouraging believers to reject earthly belongings.

Choices:
- Pentecostalism
- Minimalism
- KonMari
- Jainism


Question: In Vanuatu, a curious festival called Naghol Land Diving Festival involves men tying vines on their ankles and diving from a huge tower made of wood. This seemingly strange South Pacific festival apparently stemmed from a legend featuring this kind of spousal problem.

Choices:
- wife-stealing
- marital rape
- domestic abuse
- incest


Question: Which saffron-flavored dish is associated with the region of Valencia in Spain?

Choices:
- Migas
- Escabeche
- Paella
- Zarangollo


Question: One of its 10 Commandments tells believers to “honor your father and your mother."

Choices:
- Daejongism
- Pietism
- Kundalini yoga
- Christianity


Question: Bannock is a flat unleavened bread eaten primarily in which country?

Choices:
- France
- Turkey
- Scotland
- Latvia


Question: Folk songs are one of this country's "national treasures." Where is it?

Choices:
- Ghana
- Honduras
- Latvia
- New Guinea


Question: What city is inextricably linked to Catholicism?

Choices:
- Cherbourg
- Jerusalem
- Nicea
- Rome


Question: Indigenous and traditional musical instruments are highlighted in the yearly Rainforest World Music Festival that takes place in Kuching. In which Southeast Asian country is this rocking festival held?

Choices:
- Philippine
- Laos
- Malaysia
- Cambodia


Question: What is famously taken very seriously in Germany?

Choices:
- Using proper titles
- Table manners
- Punctuality
- Eye contact


Question: What makes Good Friday good?

Choices:
- it marks the day Jesus rose from the dead
- it marks the day of Christ's crucifixion
- it marks the day of Christ's conception
- it's a day when debts are canceled and wrongs forgiven


Question: Its proponents believe in clearing the analytic mind of its followers by releasing the traumas that scarred them so they can experience true reality.

Choices:
- Neo-Charismatic Movement
- Orthodox Judaism
- Scientology
- Neo-Druidism


Question: What is the correct way to greet someone during Ramadan?

Choices:
- Ramadan Mubarak
- Praise be
- Assalamualaikum
- ana ouḥibouk


Question: The Canadian Calgary Stampede is an annual festival that celebrates this kind of culture.

Choices:
- cowboy culture
- Chinese culture
- samurai culture
- ninja culture


Question: The Chinese New Year festivities include the lighting up of these small, but really noisy things. What are these things?

Choices:
- radio
- firecrackers
- volcano
- balloons


Question: Which book of the Bible does not mention God?

Choices:
- Exodus
- Esther
- Judges
- Ruth


Question: In which festival is drinking -- frankly, becoming inebriated -- encouraged?

Choices:
- Hanukkah
- Purim
- Shavuot
- drinking is bad -- always!


Question: A Norwegian bride wears what type of special headdress?

Choices:
- A crown
- A hat
- A fascinator
- A bonnet


Question: A German wedding ceremony involves the couple using what tool?

Choices:
- Hammer
- Saw
- Drill
- Wrench


Question: Jews perform shiva after what event?

Choices:
- the birth of a child
- a divorce
- a death
- the day of atonement


Question: Food items like fufu and the bammy come from which plant?

Choices:
- Yam
- Rutabaga
- Carrot
- Cassava


Question: What is very important to do while shaking hands in Colombia?

Choices:
- Grasp arms as well
- Nod
- Maintain eye contact
- Smile


Question: Now that the baby has grown up a bit, it's time to move on to rites of passage. Which religion calls for boys to have a Bar Mitzvah and girls to have a Bat Mitzvah?

Choices:
- Buddhism
- Islam
- Baha'i
- Judaism


Question: Does Christianity have a tradition of meditation?

Choices:
- yes
- no


Question: First impressions and the practice of "bella figura" (good image) are valued by people of which country?

Choices:
- Germany
- Portugal
- Italy
- Switzerland


Question: Which animal represents the Holy Spirit?

Choices:
- a doe
- a dove
- a hart
- a lion


Question: Which religion is known for the wedding tradition of a canopy called a mandap?

Choices:
- Judaism
- Islam
- Hinduism
- Buddhism


Question: Jesus' last name was _______.

Choices:
- Christ
- ben-Salem
- Nazarene
- he has no recorded last name


Question: In Norway, what type of books (called Paaskekrimmen) are released on Easter?

Choices:
- Easter thrillers.
- Easter love stories.
- Easter fables.
- Easter children's stories.


Question: Touching someone is always a tricky thing. In South Korea, slapping someone's back can only be done if someone is a friend or ________.

Choices:
- senior
- relative
- junior
- peer


Question: Which disciple was called "the rock" on which Christ would found his church?

Choices:
- John
- Luke
- Peter
- Thomas


Question: In this land Down Under, you can get away with not tipping in a restaurant. Which country is this?

Choices:
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Papua New Guinea
- Republic of Nauru


Question: What is the traditional Guatemalan feast on All Saints’ Day?

Choices:
- Fiambre
- Revolcado
- Hilachas
- Tapado


Question: In most countries, when you meet someone for the first time, you aren't _________ to hug or kiss them.

Choices:
- Should
- Must
- Supposed


Question: Is there any Jewish scripture in the Christian Bible?

Choices:
- yes
- no


Question: Bombs away! What yearly festival in India is celebrated by throwing colorful dyes in powder or liquid form at revelers?

Choices:
- Loy Krathong
- Holi
- Vesak Day
- Vishnuvian


Question: Which religion specifies the coffin be carried by four men, no more, no less?

Choices:
- Hinduism
- Catholicism
- Islam
- Shintoism


Question: Like in the USA, the thumbs up sign is an affirmative sign in this European nation. Which country is this?

Choices:
- San Marino
- Vanuatu
- Laos
- Germany


Question: In which culture would you most typically see “high fives” at the office?

Choices:
- Greate Britain
- USA
- Korea


Question: What is the main difference between the day the Eastern and Western Orthodox churches celebrate Easter?

Choices:
- Eastern Orthodox churches celebrate Easter in February.
- The Western Orthodox church celebrates Easter on Monday.
- The date set for Easter can differ by 13 days.
- Both always celebrate Easter on the same day—there is no difference.


Question: This religion originally centered on the belief of the black race being liberated back to Africa after centuries of colonization.

Choices:
- Odinism
- Wicca
- Rastafarianism
- The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster


Question: In Mauritius, which is the preferred body type for brides?

Choices:
- Skinny
- Heavy
- There is no preferred body size for brides in Mauritius
- It depends on her age


Question: Which day of the week is Shabbat?

Choices:
- Saturday
- Sunday
- whichever day the individual finds more convenient


Question: Is haggling acceptable in Nigeria?

Choices:
- Yes
- No
- Only in certain places
- Only if you are Nigerian


Question: Where are you most likely to find a very “top down,” hierarchical boss?

Choices:
- USA
- Sweden
- Mexico


Question: This religion believes that God is genderless and lives in each and every person.

Choices:
- Sikhism
- Evangelicalism
- Pythagoreanism
- Shia Islam


Question: What unlikely place will Finnish people sometime conduct business in?

Choices:
- Kitchens
- Restaurants
- Nightclubs
- Saunas


Question: According to Hindu tradition, where is the body kept until it is cremated?

Choices:
- Morgue
- Funeral Parlor
- Home
- Temple


Question: Which of these foods is not Latin American?

Choices:
- Empanada
- Ceviche
- Cazuela
- Paella


Question: In most countries around the world, what do families gather to do on Easter?

Choices:
- Say prayers for the dead.
- Open presents.
- Exchange Easter cards.
- Eat.


Question: The oral teachings that interpret the Torah are called the _________.

Choices:
- Sefirot
- SIddur
- Tanakh
- Talmud


Question: Which French city is known for having the most authentic form of the fish soup bouillabaisse?

Choices:
- Lyon
- Marseilles
- Toulouse
- Grenoble


Question: This “offshoot" of Buddhism believes in harnessing mindfulness through meditation, to achieve our own Buddha-nature of enlightenment.

Choices:
- Quakers
- Daejongism
- Congregationalism
- Zen Buddhism


Question: Where was the Ceasar salad invented?

Choices:
- Spain
- Italy
- Tunisia
- Mexico


Question: Newlyweds from which South American country make a game of sneaking off before the end of the reception?

Choices:
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Venezuela
- Peru


Question: Which of these countries is not a major producer of oranges?

Choices:
- Iceland
- Italy
- United States
- Brazil


Question: Which religion includes a ceremony where the baby is sprinkled with water (or has it poured on them) before receiving the Trinitarian invocation?

Choices:
- Judaism
- Shintoism
- Bahá'í
- Christianity/Catholicism


Question: Which religion celebrates the rite of First Communion?

Choices:
- Judaism
- Jehovah's Witnesses
- Catholicism
- Hinduism


Question: Which of these foods is not a type of dumpling

Choices:
- Momos
- Piergogi
- Bun Cha
- Xiao Long Bao


Question: What is the name of the 40-day fasting period before Easter?

Choices:
- Mardi Gras.
- Oktoberfest.
- Lent.
- Epiphany.


Question: While you need to keep your distance when talking about personal space in America, it's quite the opposite in this desert nation. Which Middle Eastern country is this?

Choices:
- Iraq
- Syria
- Saudi Arabia
- Russia


Question: In this Asian subcontinent, it's hard to read if they're nodding yes or gesturing no if they move their head from side to side or up and down. Which country is this?

Choices:
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Thailand
- India
- Pakistan


Question: The word for a Jewish divorce is a _____.

Choices:
- bet
- get
- it's just called a divorce
- divorce is not sanctioned under Judaism


Question: When you move your head up and down once, that's a nod meaning yes -- in the USA. But what does it mean in Greece?

Choices:
- maybe
- no
- hey there
- I don't know


Question: The belief in Karma means for every action a human does — whether good or bad — an equal action or reaction — also good or bad — will befall the doer.

Choices:
- Martinism
- Panacea Society
- Hinduism
- House of Aaron


Question: The approximately 40-day period of repentance many Christians observe is called ______.

Choices:
- Epiphany
- Lent
- Rumspringa
- Ramadan


Question: Jews descended from Southern European or Near East ancestors are known as ________.

Choices:
- Ashkenazi
- Essenes
- Sadducees
- Sephardim


Question: Which religion has a "betrothal ceremony" known as a Chessian?

Choices:
- Judaism
- Buddhism
- Islam
- Orthodox Christianity


Question: In a business meeting with a Czech, it would be wise to avoid what?

Choices:
- Avoid scheduling a meeting on a Friday afternoon
- Avoid shaking hands
- Avoid proposing a place to eat
- Avoid looking the host in the eye


Question: Is Christianity one of the monotheistic religions?

Choices:
- yes
- no


Question: Name the traditional dance of Hawaiian people?

Choices:
- Belly dancing
- Hula dancing
- The Waltz
- The Rumba


Question: Ouch! Korean tradition states that the night before the wedding, a groom must have which part of his body beaten?

Choices:
- Hands
- Feet
- Back
- Abdomen


Question: Which of these is a word for the first five books of the Bible?

Choices:
- Chumash
- Pentateuch
- Quintach
- both #1 and #2


Question: The suhur is announced by the Mesaharati. What is used to announce the iftar?

Choices:
- Suhoor
- Bedug
- Kendang
- Bongo


Question: It's traditional for newlyweds in which international capital to take wedding photos in front of The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier?

Choices:
- Moscow
- Washington, D.C.
- Paris
- Athens


Question: At Guatemalan weddings, the Mother of the Groom welcomes the happy couple to the reception by breaking a white porcelean bell filled with what?

Choices:
- Flour, rice, and grains
- Confetti streamers
- Candy
- Glitter


Question: Not a kangaroo: Australia is host to a crazy race that started as a bet waged between two locals in the Northern Territory. What kind of animal is used in the Lasseters ___ Cup?

Choices:
- camel
- dogs
- mule
- joeys


Question: What should you never do with chopsticks in much of Asia, due to rituals involving the dead?

Choices:
- Stick them straight up in the bowl
- Lay them in an X pattern on the table
- Pass them to the person on your left
- Use them with your eyes closed


Question: What is the appropriate time to bring up business while dining in Taiwan?

Choices:
- Don't — you should wait until your hosts do
- Immediately at the table
- When dessert and coffee are being served
- Whenever you want


Question: Slurping while eating is considered rude and noisy, but in this Southeast Asian country, you can slurp all you can. Which  country is this?

Choices:
- Iraq
- Turkmenistan
- Cambodia
- Haiti


Question: What common sign is considered inappropriate in Argentina?

Choices:
- The "OK" sign
- Twiddling thumbs
- Crossed fingers
- Rubbing palms together


Question: Who is the head of the Catholic Church?

Choices:
- the First Cardinal
- the Pope
- the Archbishop of Canterbury
- Joel Osteen


Question: If you are davening, what are you doing?

Choices:
- fasting
- giving birth
- praying
- mourning the dead


Question: Nations around the world boast proud Muslim populations. Which nation has the largest Muslim population in the world?

Choices:
- Iran
- Indonesia
- Saudia Arabia
- Pakistan


Question: An important commandment to its followers is “Thou shall not kill.”

Choices:
- Traditional Batak religion
- Congregationalism
- Christianity
- Humanism


Question: It's quite common for Japanese to make a bowing gesture to people. What should you do if a Japanese person bows at you?

Choices:
- nod
- hand shake
- bow back
- smile


Question: The High Holy Days begin with Rosh Hashanah and end with ____________.

Choices:
- Tisha B'Av
- Purim
- Sukkot
- Yom Kippur


Question: In Mexico, it is traditional for the bride to carry how many bouquets?

Choices:
- None
- One
- Two
- Twelve


Question: What do people set fire to on Easter weekend in Mexico?

Choices:
- Flags.
- Buildings.
- Effigies of Judas.
- Crosses.


Question: This ancient belief says that all existing faiths in the world teach followers the same universal truths.

Choices:
- Puritans
- Baha’i
- Maya religion
- Calvinism


Question: Which Hungarian stew made with meat and onions and eaten by Magyar shepherds has been traced to the 9th-century?

Choices:
- Főzelék
- Gombaleves
- Goulash
- Húsleves


Question: In what country would you find shish kebab as an everyday food?

Choices:
- China
- Turkey
- Chile
- Palau


Question: What is the name of the cooking technique in which food is sealed in a plastic pouch and cooked at a low temperature?

Choices:
- Broiling
- Braising
- Barbecue
- Sous-vide


Question: Ramadan is celebrated by the followers of what major religion?

Choices:
- Christianity
- Islam
- Judaism
- Hinduism


Question: According to Christian tradition, Mary was  what when she conceived Jesus?

Choices:
- deathly ill
- a virgin
- a shopgirl
- a woman beyond her reproductive years


Question: In Bermuda, people celebrate Easter by flocking to the beaches on Good Friday to do what?

Choices:
- Surf.
- Fly kites.
- Sing "O Happy Day."
- Hula hoop.


Question: Which religion requires a secular burial plot to be blessed prior to the funeral?

Choices:
- Catholicism
- Orthodox Christianity
- Judaism
- Sikhism


Question: Believers should perform at least a one-time pilgrimage to Mecca.

Choices:
- Islam
- Neo-Charismatic Movement
- Orthodox Judaism
- Neo-Druidism


Question: Another Javanese tradition is nyekar, which involves Muslims visiting what site?

Choices:
- Schools attended by their children
- Mosques in neighboring towns
- The local marketplace
- Graves of their relatives


Question: If the person being addressed is older than the speaker, the person is called by his first name and a suffix that denotes the family relationship. Where is this common practice?

Choices:
- Bangladesh
- Costa Rica
- Georgia
- Kazakhstan


Question: What is the Easter Bilby?

Choices:
- What is an Easter Bilby?
- A "bilby" is an Australian bandicoot with rabbit-like ears.
- A "bilby" is a bag of jelly beans frequently traded during Easter in Australia.
- "Bilby" is the Australian word for "bee," and the Easter bee delivers baskets there.


Question: In which country is the number 4 considered unlucky?

Choices:
- China
- Mexico
- Iran


Question: In what country is “yes” indicated by tilting the head to one side?

Choices:
- The United Kingdom
- Russia
- Greece
- Thailand


Question: You're invited to a Norwegian person's house. What should you bring?

Choices:
- A gift
- A friend
- An invitation to visit your house
- Nothing


Question: Which of these is part of a traditional Yom Kippur meal?

Choices:
- gefilte fish
- rugelach
- unleavened bread
- hey, that's a trick question!


Question: Which religion believes that the call to prayer should be the first words a baby hears after being born?

Choices:
- Catholicism
- Buddhism
- Hindu
- Islam


Question: You are out for dinner with your Singaporean host. What should you let them do?

Choices:
- Season your food
- Make a toast
- Choose the seating order at the table
- Pick all of the dishes


Question: When visiting sacred places, like religious temples in Thailand or Indonesia, it's a custom to remove this before going inside.

Choices:
- shoes
- sandals
- flip-flops
- all of the above


Question: Whom did Jesus famously raise from the dead?

Choices:
- his father Joseph
- his friend Lazarus
- his disciple John
- an unnamed Pharisee


Question: In the U.S., Canada and most European countries, you're expected to arrive ___________ for appointments or meetings.

Choices:
- Late
- On time
- Not on time
- None of the above


Question: The body is a wonderland: Austria holds this artistic event yearly which features a kind of artistry done differently, and it is called World __ Festival. What is the highlight of this fest?

Choices:
- ear piercing
- body painting
- sculpting mountains
- etching wood


Question: A "thumbs up" in some Islamic countries is a rude sexual sign.

Choices:
- True
- False


Question: The beginning and end dates of Ramadan change every year. Approximately how far does the start date jump every year?

Choices:
- Three days
- Five days
- Seven days
- Eleven days


Question: The belief called Samsara means a human could be born and die and later reincarnated into another being to be born and to die again and to be reincarnated again.

Choices:
- Presbyterianism
- Evangelicalism
- Unification Church
- Hinduism


Question: In this U.S. state, it's considered rude if you remove the lei immediately after the residents put it on you.

Choices:
- Hawaii
- Guam
- Samoa
- Florida


Question: What does a Jewish groom step on at a wedding?

Choices:
- a footstool
- the rabbi's foot
- a tapestry
- a wine glass


Question: Which chick-shaped marshmallow confection is sold predominately in the U.S.A. during Easter?

Choices:
- Peeps.
- Cup O Gold.
- Moon Pie.
- Goo Goo Clusters.


Question: Which South American country has a tradition of baking a fake wedding ring inside the cake?

Choices:
- Venezuela
- Peru
- Argentina
- Brazil


Question: An elegantly wrapped gift for a host is respected in which country?

Choices:
- The Philippines
- Paraguay
- Iceland
- Ceylon


Question: It is not polite to offer a toast to someone who is older than you in which country?

Choices:
- Iran
- United States
- Canada
- Sweden


Question: What is the ring-shaped pasta stuffed with cheese or meat called?

Choices:
- Tortellini
- Fettuccine
- Ravioli
- Ziti


Question: Which of the following would you not offer as a gift to a Chinese business partner?

Choices:
- A clock
- Wine
- A pen


Question: What is the term for the ritual fasting during Ramadan?

Choices:
- Sawm
- Ramida
- Thawab
- Salat


Question: Which country practices a "powhiri"?

Choices:
- Wales
- New Zealand
- India
- Ceylon


Question: What should you never ask for, when dining in France?

Choices:
- Doggie bag
- Fork
- Salt
- To split the bill


Question: In which country does nodding the head up and down mean 'no' rather than 'yes'?

Choices:
- Bulgaria
- Russia
- Thailand


Question: Which country is big on keeping one's personal space, especially when talking with one another?

Choices:
- KSA
- USA
- UAE
- Qatar


Question: Yakitori is a Japanese meal that traditionally includes:

Choices:
- Hot pot
- Raw fish served over rice
- Grilled chicken skewers
- Tempura vegetables


Question: Unlike Catholicism, this Christian religion believes a church could be headed by a woman.

Choices:
- Eastern Orthodox Church
- Zoroastrianism
- Kulam
- Protestantism


Question: Swedish brides are known to carry a silver coin and a gold coin. Where does she keep them?

Choices:
- Tied to her bouquet
- Pinned to her hair
- In her pockets
- In her shoes


Question: Are there other gospels that are not included in the Bible?

Choices:
- yes
- no


Question: What institution is highly prized in Egypt?

Choices:
- Family
- Government
- Religion
- Social order


Question: In Sub-Saharan Africa, it is normal to arrive half an hour late for dinner.

Choices:
- True
- False


Question: If you were eating jambalaya, you would most likely be in what country?

Choices:
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Brazil
- United States


Question: Which cooking utensil is widely used in Chinese cooking?

Choices:
- Tandoor
- Wok
- Tureen
- Imu


Question: Which of these is not a major branch of Judaism?

Choices:
- Orthodox
- Reform
- Reconstructionist
- Revival


Question: Its followers believe in celebrating the Hanukkah as a testament of keeping their faith alive.

Choices:
- Lutheranism
- Falun Gong
- Bhakti yoga
- Judaism


Question: Forming an “O” with the thumb and the forefinger in Japan means that we can now discuss money.

Choices:
- True
- False


Question: Not to be outdone by their neighbors to the south, Canada also began hosting official Iftar dinners in 2015. Which Canadian Prime Minister began the tradition?

Choices:
- Justin Trudeau
- Stephen Harper
- Paul Martin
- Jean Chrétien


Question: This religion believes in celebrating the ancient grand revealing of the Torah to Moses as a two-day holiday.

Choices:
- Kundalini yoga
- Nation of Islam
- Judaism
- Falun Gong


Question: What is caviar, a delicacy eaten as a garnish or a spread, prepared from?

Choices:
- Quail eggs
- Fish eggs
- Octopus eggs
- Pheasant eggs


Question: What does Ramadan mean in English?

Choices:
- Scorching
- Fasting
- Hunger
- Sunrise


Question: Borneo newlyweds are prevented from doing what after their wedding?

Choices:
- Consumating the marriage
- Sleeping
- Dancing
- Using the bathroom


Question: Msakhan and mansaf are the most popular dishes of which country?

Choices:
- Nepal
- Fiji
- Jordan
- Peru


Question: Alambre, a dish made of chopped meats and vegetables, is popular in which country?

Choices:
- Indonesia
- Mexico
- Philippines
- Chile


Question: What is the name of the pre-dawn meal eaten by Muslims during Ramadan?

Choices:
- iftar
- suhur
- sadaqah
- Tarawih


Question: New Year in Thailand comes every April, and is celebrated with the festival called Songkran. What kind of element is usually associated with its celebration?

Choices:
- air
- water
- fire
- metal


Question: Traditional Hindu weddings start off with the jaimala ritual, wherein the bride and groom exchange what?

Choices:
- Rings
- Floral garlands
- Vows
- Gifts


Question: How likely would it be for a Japanese colleague to ask you about your age or how much money you make at a bar after hours in Japan?

Choices:
- Pretty likely
- Depends
- Very Unlikely


Question: In this Asian country, you have to wait for a citizen to start a handshake or any physical gesture since their custom says outsiders can't initiate it. Which country is this?

Choices:
- China
- Bangladesh
- Hong Kong
- Sri Lanka


Question: The happy couple might not appear to be such in the Republic of Congo, because what are they forbidden to do during their wedding?

Choices:
- Look at each other
- Kiss
- Hug
- Smile


Question: This Christian religion regards seven Sacraments as holy, and every believer should ideally undergo each one of them in their lifetime.

Choices:
- Alchemy
- Catholicism
- Zapotec religion
- Sufism


Question: In the U.S., Canada and many European countries, it is ____________ to eat noisily or burp loudly in front of others.

Choices:
- Polite
- Impolite
- O.K.
- None of the above


Question: Of the three major religions of the world (Christianity, Islam, and Judaism), where does Islam rank in terms of number of followers?

Choices:
- Largest
- Second largest
- Third largest
- All three are tied.


Question: Do not give white flowers to a host in this country.

Choices:
- Lithuania
- Andorra
- Italy
- Kenya


Question: When did the traditional British teatime treat crumpet originate?

Choices:
- 19th century
- 15th century
- 17th century
- 13th century


Question: Where is it rude to rush the greeting process?

Choices:
- France
- Nigeria
- Yemen
- United States


Question: If you were eating mole poblano, you would most likely be in what country?

Choices:
- Tanzania
- China
- Mexico
- Italy


Question: Does the word "kosher" only apply to food?

Choices:
- yes
- no


Question: Which religion is associated with brides getting Mehendi?

Choices:
- Islam
- Sikhism
- Hinduism
- All of the above


Question: The Amish have a well-known rite of passage known as what?

Choices:
- Rumwintera
- Rumspringa
- Rumsummera
- Rumsfallia


Question: Which of the following is a staple food of the South Pacific?

Choices:
- Rye
- Sea buckthorn
- Breadfruit
- Truffle


Question: In the U.S. and Canada, don't __________ if you're invited to someone's home.

Choices:
- Call
- Arrive early
- Go
- None of the above


Question: Which religion has a bride and groom stand under a canopy called a chuppah?

Choices:
- Hinduism
- Judaism
- Christianity
- Islam


Question: Which faith names their babies by using the first letter of the hymn found on a random page in their holy book?

Choices:
- Orthodox Christian
- Judaism
- Islam
- Sihk


Question: What is a common thing to do at dinner parties in Russia?

Choices:
- Sing a song
- Make a toast
- Say thank you to everyone at the table
- Eat an amuse bouche


Question: During which month of the Islamic lunar calendar does Ramadan take place?

Choices:
- Ninth
- Tenth
- Eleventh
- Twelveth


Question: In Peru, Columbia, Brazil, Bolivia, and Mexico, it is common to _________ someone you have just met for the first time.

Choices:
- Kiss
- Bow at
- Ignore
- None of the above


Question: Which of these is not a type of bread you might find on an Indian menu?

Choices:
- Puri
- Chapati
- Chaat
- Naan


Question: The Amish subscribe to a religion that encourages its believers to shun modernity and technological advances.

Choices:
- Plymouth Brethren
- Sunni Islam
- Anabaptist
- Tantric Yoga


Question: Argentina is host to the delicious Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia which features, among other culinary treats, a hip and happening wine party of epic proportions. It’s just apt, since this festival celebrates the harvest of this kind of produce.

Choices:
- strawberries
- grapes
- blueberries
- corn


Question: Which is an aspect of the Jewish tradition of Shiva?

Choices:
- Covering mirrors
- Men not shaving
- Burning memorial candles
- All of the above.


Question: Perhaps the most famous festival in the world is the very colorful Carnaval do Rio which usually happens before Lent in Rio de Janeiro. In which country will you find this festive event?

Choices:
- Brazil
- Colombia
- Canada
- Indonesia


Question: Like African nations, people from this European nation also prefer if you don't talk while eating a meal. Which country is this?

Choices:
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Finland
- Namibia


Question: Some countries are still not big on gender equality. In Brunei, for example, men and women can't be seen doing this in public.

Choices:
- walking together
- dining together
- talking together
- working together


Question: In which country are people generally most comfortable giving direct, negative feedback to colleagues at work?

Choices:
- Germany
- Japan
- Brazil


Question: What is the name of the special Easter blessing for the world that the Pope gives in St. Peter's Square (Vatican City) at noon on Easter Sunday?

Choices:
- Regina Caeli.
- Urbi et Orbi.
- Vespers and Te Deum.
- Angelus.


Question: In whose tomb was Jesus laid?

Choices:
- Joseph of Arimathea's
- Mary Magdalene's
- the good Samaritan's
- one Joseph and Mary had purchased


Question: If you tell your female friend from Africa that she’s put on weight during her holiday, it means she’s had a good holiday and is physically healthier than when she left.

Choices:
- True
- False


Question: A megillah is best defined as a ________.

Choices:
- citrus fruit
- garment
- law
- scroll


Question: Jefferson's Iftar was unofficial. Who was in the White House for the first official Iftar?

Choices:
- Bill Clinton
- Ronald Reagan
- Jimmy Carter
- Woodrow Wilson


Question: You can expect to see all these dishes on a French dessert menu except:

Choices:
- Tarte Tatin
- Cassoulet
- Clafoutis
- Mille Feuille


Question: Antipasto is typically served as which course in Italian cuisine?

Choices:
- Appetizer
- Main course
- Contorno
- Dessert


Question: Is Lilith in the Bible?

Choices:
- yes
- no


Question: Palm Sunday begins the Holy Week of the Easter celebration and is named after what?

Choices:
- Mary anointing Jesus' feet with palm oil.
- Jesus entering Jerusalem and being worshiped with palm branches.
- Jesus looking for dates on a palm tree and cursing it for not having any.
- The palm garden where Jesus rested before being betrayed by Judas.


Question: What is the name of sunset meal meant to break the fast?

Choices:
- Suhar
- Maghrib
- Iftar
- Hajj


Question: What type of hour-clock is commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries?

Choices:
- 12-hour clock
- 24-hour clock
- 48-hour clock


Question: What are rigatoni, linguini, and farfels?

Choices:
- Breads
- Pastas
- Meats
- Cakes


Question: In the U.S. and Canada, you're supposed to _________ if you plan to visit someone at home.

Choices:
- Go first without calling
- Arrive early
- Call first


Question: In Lopburi, Thailand, an animal-themed festival is recognized every year, where people offer food outside a specific temple in the hopes that these creatures would partake in it. What is this animal and what is the festival called?

Choices:
- Sea Lion Celebration
- Doggie Fest
- Monkey Banquet
- Chicken Racing


Question: Which colour should you avoid wearing in Brazil?

Choices:
- Red
- Purple
- Yellow


Question: In which country is cheese often served with meals and cleaning the meal plate is expected?

Choices:
- United States
- India
- Afghanistan
- Switzerland


Question: Which religion practices the ceremony of Amrit Sanchar?

Choices:
- Judaism
- Hinduism
- Sikhism
- Christianity


Question: A polite way to address people you are not familiar with in this country is "effendim." Where does this occur?

Choices:
- Finland
- Colombia
- Turkey
- New Zealand


Question: One would think that the Japanese festival called Kanamara Matsuri was a modern one, but it actually began during the 1600s! The translation of this is Festival of the Iron ___.

Choices:
- Phallus
- Brains
- Breasts
- Wombs


Question: The season of preparation for Christmas is called ______.

Choices:
- Advent
- Epiphany
- Lent
- Passover


Question: Now that you've completed the rites of passage and have become an adult, it's time to get married! Which religion integrates a tradition called The Unity Candle into their wedding ceremony?

Choices:
- Judaism
- Islam
- Sikhism
- Christianity


Question: If you want to show your respect for an elder in Africa, do not look them directly in the eye.

Choices:
- True
- False


Question: The Mesaharati is a person who walks the streets before sunrise awakening people so that they may eat suhur. He sings holy songs and plays what instrument?

Choices:
- A bugle
- A guitar
- A drum
- A klezmer


Question: What country does the word "mocha" come from?

Choices:
- Tonga
- Yemen
- Pakistan
- Saudi Arabia


Question: Apparently, Saint Fermin of Spain was dragged to death by an animal along the streets of Pamplona. Therefore, the country now commemorates him and that event with this annual festival. What’s it called now?

Choices:
- Shooting of the Prey
- Running of the Bulls
- Stomping of the Sword
- Crying of the Dead


Question: It's cool to tap to the rhythm, but doing this rhythmic sound with your thumb and forefingers is a no-no in France. Can you guess which gesture is this?

Choices:
- clapping
- snapping
- whistling
- drumming


Question: This religion also believes in reincarnation, but there are different realms where a soul could be reborn, and these realms aren’t all necessarily nice.

Choices:
- Buddhism
- Celtic polytheism
- Gnosticism
- Presbyterianism


Question: Australian weddings often feature a unity bowl, which is filled with what?

Choices:
- Water
- Sand
- Stones
- Scraps of paper


Question: The Bahá'í faith requires that the deceased be buried within what traveling time's distance from where they died?

Choices:
- One hour
- One week
- One month
- There is no restriction, they can be buried anywhere.


Question: This country presents gravy on French fries and does not appreciate being confused with the U.S. Where is it?

Choices:
- Mexico
- England
- Cuba
- Canada


Question: The Orthodox Church is the primary Christian church in what part of the world?

Choices:
- Eastern Europe
- Latin America
- Oceania
- Scandinavia and northern Europe


Question: What food is traditionally a part of the most Easter celebrations around the world?

Choices:
- Eggs.
- Ham.
- Blood sausage.
- Pickled beets.


Question: According to most forms of Christianity, God is a ______.

Choices:
- old man with a beard
- combination male-female deity
- single spiritual essence
- trinity


Question: Not entirely morbid: Dia De Los Muertos is a Mexican festival to honor what kind of people?

Choices:
- politicians
- the dead
- grandparents
- the unborn


Question: In Australia, a single male passenger should sit in the back seat.

Choices:
- True
- False


Question: What bread is eaten by Jews during Passover?

Choices:
- Babka
- Bagel
- Matzo
- Challah


Question: How do you get a waiter's attention in the United Kingdom?

Choices:
- Shout at them
- Make unflinching eye contact
- Raise your hand
- Turn your water glass over


Question: What is the name of the buffet-style meal that serves multiple hot and cold dishes of various foods?

Choices:
- Smorgasbord
- Kroppkakor
- Falukorv
- Kalops


Question: Not all Ramadan traditions come from Indonesia. What country claims credit for the origin of fanoo (decorative lanterns)?

Choices:
- Qatar
- U.A.E.
- Egypt
- Mali


Question: Where is Champagne created?

Choices:
- Champagne, France
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Rome, Italy
- Munich, Germany


Question: In which island nation is it considered bad luck for the bride's feet to leave the floor?

Choices:
- Bali
- Madagascar
- Ireland
- Japan


Question: Is "Hasidic" a synonym for "Orthodox"?

Choices:
- yes
- no


Question: A kind of wresting is not only a sport in Turkey but a whole festival, which apparently is 700 years old! What kind of wrestling is this?

Choices:
- wrestling to death
- oil wrestling
- arm wrestling
- powder wrestling


Question: What country is renowned for chocolate?

Choices:
- Belgium
- Finland
- Argentina
- Venezuela


Question: Which cheese-based food is traditionally eaten for Easter in Russia and other countries with predominately Eastern Orthodox Christians?

Choices:
- Paska.
- Kulich.
- Shashlik.
- Stroganoff.


Question: Wherever they may be located, believers should face towards the direction of the holy land of Mecca when performing their five times per day prayers.

Choices:
- Iglesia ni Cristo
- Unitarianism
- Islam
- Branch Davidians


Question: Russia celebrates the classical performance arts along with a carnival in weeks-long festivities they dubbed as the ___ Nights Festival. What color is highlighted in the festival title?

Choices:
- red
- blue
- black
- white


Question: In what country would you be most likely to find gruyere cheese in the market?

Choices:
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Suriname
- Spain


Question: The beautiful Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival features writing down one’s wishes on a paper lantern, lighting the candle inside the lantern, and sending it up to fly like a balloon. In which Asian country does this ritual take place?

Choices:
- Philippines
- Taiwan
- Vietnam
- Honduras


Question: Which annual Easter event is held on the White House lawn in the U.S.A.?

Choices:
- The Easter Bunny Chase (catching a pet bunny).
- The Easter Egg Roll (race).
- The Easter Bunny Hop (dance).
- The Easter Egg Crack (egg toss).


Question: What is thrown at Czech newlyweds as they leave the ceremony?

Choices:
- Rice
- Confetti
- Peas
- Flower petals


Question: Its main proponent, Martin Luther, abolished the belief that priests should follow a vow of celibacy.

Choices:
- Protestantism
- Shinto
- Samaritanism
- Eckankar


Question: In Jakarta, what was once used to wake people for their morning prayers?

Choices:
- Firecrackers
- Drums
- Singing
- Alarm clocks


Question: If someone calls you a "maven," is this a compliment?

Choices:
- yes
- no


Question: Which of these Christian communities rejects modern conveniences?

Choices:
- Amish
- Jehovah's Witnesses
- Evangelicals
- Pentecostals


Question: What did Pontius Pilate famously do before handing Jesus over to be crucified?

Choices:
- fasted and tore his shirt
- prayed to Jupiter
- played a fiddle
- washed his hands


Question: What do Russian couples do to determine who is head of the household?

Choices:
- Take bites of bread
- Walk in each other's shoes
- Be the first to smash the cake in the other's face
- There is no game, the man is always the head of the household.


Question: In Judaism, how many names is a baby given?

Choices:
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4


Question: In this European country, people would rather you keep quiet on your commute. Which country is this?

Choices:
- Luxembourg
- Brunei
- UK
- Seychelles


Question: Four is an unlucky number in this country. Where is it?

Choices:
- China
- Cyprus
- Bolivia
- Mexico


Question: In Mediterranean cultures, being boisterous in the streets and public places is widely accepted.

Choices:
- True
- False


Question: How long does a Muslim widow wear black?

Choices:
- One year
- Six months
- Forty days
- Ten weeks


Question: What is a shiksa?

Choices:
- a gentile female
- a good deed
- a prayer
- a pastry


Question: What body part should you never point at anyone in Asia?

Choices:
- Head
- Finger
- Feet
- Elbow


Question: Where is kimchi eaten with most meals?

Choices:
- Scotland
- Korea
- Russia
- Nepal


Question: This religion believes that there are eight specific steps to achieve enlightenment, collectively termed as the Noble Eightfold Path.

Choices:
- Methodism
- Freethought
- Pentecostalism
- Buddhism


Question: In which part of the United Kingdom is it customary for the groom to present the bride with a carved wooden spoon?

Choices:
- Scotland
- Wales
- England
- Northern Ireland


Question: What condiment did Lea & Perrins create?

Choices:
- Worcestershire sauce
- Soy sauce
- Tonkatsu sauce
- Oyster sauce


Question: Is Hanukkah considered to be a major or a minor holiday?

Choices:
- major
- minor


Question: Which apostle was converted to Christianity on the road to Damascus?

Choices:
- Ananias
- Joseph of Arimathea
- Paul
- Timothy


Question: Which of these foods would you probably not find on a Filipino menu?

Choices:
- Arroz Caldo
- Sisig
- Lumpia
- Larb


Question: Many Muslims choose to begin Ramadan based on physical sightings of the moon specific to their location, but others choose to  follow a declaration issued by what Muslim-majority country?

Choices:
- Pakistan
- Turkey
- Iran
- Saudi Arabia


Question: In Germany, an Easter tree is usually decorated with what ornament?

Choices:
- Chocolate bunnies.
- Crosses.
- Easter eggs.
- Birds' nests.


Question: In France, the OK finger gesture will not be read as OK but as this numeric symbol instead. What number does it pertain to?

Choices:
- five
- one
- zero
- ten


Question: The Philippines holds the Ati-Atihan Festival which features soot-black participants dancing in the most festive of costumes. Originally a nod to a celebratory pagan ritual, it was appropriated by Spanish colonizers who included the image of this Catholic figure in the revelry. Which religious figure is this?

Choices:
- the Child Jesus
- Mother Mary
- John the Baptist
- Lazarus


Question: Stories and anecdotes are protocol in business meetings here.

Choices:
- Japan
- Russia
- Pakistan
- Ireland


Question: Nikkei food is a combination of which two global cuisines?

Choices:
- Brazilian and Chinese
- Peruvian and Japanese
- French and Moroccan
- Vietnamese and Cajun


Question: Which of these is NOT one of the three patriarchs?

Choices:
- Abraham
- Adam
- Isaac
- Jacob


Question: Conservative hosts in this country may not entertain mixed gender groups. Can you name it?

Choices:
- Northern Ireland
- The Bahamas
- Tunisia
- Mexico


Question: Which simple gesture might signify arrogance in South Korea?

Choices:
- Putting your hands in your pockets
- Making the "OK" sign
- Waving
- Raising your eyebrows


Question: Popular in Pakistan and the Indian subcontinent, Biryani is a dish based on what?

Choices:
- Nothing, it's just meat.
- Dough
- Noodles
- Rice


Question: Which famous Middle Eastern dish contains fried, spiced ground chickpeas and/or fava beans in a pita or laffa bread?

Choices:
- Hummus
- Falafel
- Shawarma
- Kibbeh


Question: In the UK, to compromise is seen as a positive sign of both parties winning.

Choices:
- True
- False


Question: Which among the following is the national dish of Brazil?

Choices:
- Feijoada completa
- Moqueca baiana
- Pao de queijo
- Feijao tropeiro


Question: Which of the following is not one of the five pillars of the Islamic religion?

Choices:
- Haj
- Ramadan
- Puja


Question: Whom did Christ forgive on the cross?

Choices:
- the thief crucified next to him
- the people of Judea in general
- Judas for betraying him
- both #1 and #2


Question: What is the name of the candlelight service that occurs on Saturday night (Easter Eve) throughout the world?

Choices:
- Parousia.
- The Easter Eve Passion.
- The Easter Vigil.
- Lazarus Saturday.


Question: When invited to a dinner party in Venezuela, one might send flowers. What type is usually sent?

Choices:
- Red roses
- Orchids
- Lilies
- Carnations


Question: This country celebrates well into the week after Christmas with goombay music beginning on December 26th. Where does this occur?

Choices:
- Algeria
- Iceland
- The Bahamas
- Switzerland


Question: If you’re eating pizza with a Dutch person, what’s the polite way to do it?

Choices:
- Backward, from crust to tip
- Loaded with hot sauce
- With a fork and knife
- Ice-cold


Question: Broadly speaking, a mitzah is a/an __________.

Choices:
- adult
- commandment
- way of thinking
- ritual purification


Question: Perhaps the best-known aspect of Ramadan is that Muslims abstain from what during the month?

Choices:
- Food
- Water
- Sexual contact
- All of the above


Question: The best translation of "Torah" is _______.

Choices:
- book
- family
- knowledge
- law


Question: In which of these cultures are you most likely to share personal information with colleagues at work?

Choices:
- Korea
- Brazil
- Germany


Question: Keeping your hands in your pockets while negotiating in Russia is rude.

Choices:
- True
- False


Question: People often share food on their plate, and a toast of "stinygiasou" is made in this country at a meal.

Choices:
- Greece
- France
- Ecuador
- Saudi Arabia


Question: Laughter in Japan can be a sign of confusion, insecurity, or embarrassment.

Choices:
- True
- False


Question: Peru has a winter solstice festival called Inti Raymi which celebrates their heritage and culture, one of the most ancient civilizations on earth. Which ancient empire is this?

Choices:
- Aztec
- Inca
- Mayan
- Khmer


Question: Which Greek island is famous for tossing pots out windows on Easter?

Choices:
- Kos.
- Rhodes.
- Santorini.
- Corfu.


Question: The Iraqi game of Siniyah is played by men after Iftar to try to find what object?

Choices:
- Dice
- Coins
- Candy
- Coffee Beans


Question: What type of food is ackee, a component of ackee and saltfish, the national dish of Jamaica?

Choices:
- Vegetable
- Nut
- Bacon
- Fruit


Question: What extra day off is given to Europeans as a part of the Easter celebration, but not given as a day off to most Americans?

Choices:
- Easter Tuesday.
- Easter Monday.
- Holy Thursday.
- Maundy Thursday.


Question: As an island nation with a large and diverse population, Indonesia is home to many differing Ramadan traditions. One such tradition is to bathe in holy springs, a ritual known as what?

Choices:
- Padawan
- Padusan
- Patason
- Patagon


Question: One more Indonesian tradition: The city of Semarang welcomes the start of Ramadan with a festival known as Dugderan. The mascot of Dugderan is the Warak ngendog, a puppet made to resemble a blend of creatures. Which creature is NOT part of the Warak ngendog?

Choices:
- Giraffe
- Dragon
- Dog
- Horse


Question: The Ukranian art of decorating eggs is called what?

Choices:
- Kutia.
- Pysanky.
- Zupan.
- Vechornytsi.


Question: What is the name of the Florence Easter ceremony where a fireworks cart in the middle of the square is set alight by a dove-shaped rocket?

Choices:
- L'Ardia di San Constantino.
- Piazzo Navona.
- Scoppio del Carro.
- Festival del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino.


Question: According to Korean tradition, grooms are supposed to give what animal to their future mother-in-law?

Choices:
- A pig
- A goose or duck
- A cow
- A cricket


Question: The Czech traditional Beránek is a cake made in the shape of what?

Choices:
- An egg.
- A dove.
- A cross.
- A lamb.


Question: Bottoms up: French couples have a tradition of drinking the leftover champagne from what unusual container?

Choices:
- Each other's shoe
- A toilet
- The groom's hat lined with the bride's veil
- A coffee mug


Question: Italy probably has one of the historically-entrenched fruit wars this side of the world, with their yearly Storico Carnevale di Ivrea and its featured "war" called Battaglia delle Arance. What kind of fruit is thrown here?

Choices:
- cherries
- apples
- oranges
- watermelons


Question: Lights! Camera! Festival! Somewhere in the Tunisian desert, there was a brief electronic dance music-focused festival that ran for a few years called Les Dunes Electroniques. It took place on the actual location where this classic galactic film saga was shot. What film is this?

Choices:
- Star Trek: Generations
- Harry Potter
- Star Wars
- Game of Thrones


Question: A seder is the meal eaten on ___________.

Choices:
- Shabbat
- Shavuot
- Passover
- Rosh Hashanah


Question: You’ll know it’s St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland when you see this specific color predominant with its festive supporters.

Choices:
- black
- red
- yellow
- green


Question: The Haro Wine Festival, or the Batalla del Vino, involves revelers squirting wine on each other in this commemorative celebration that dates back to the 13th century. In which European country does this take place?

Choices:
- Spain
- Italy
- France
- Ecuador


Question: Americans like looking people straight in the eye. From which European nation do people do the same?

Choices:
- Italy
- Malta
- Ireland
- Fiji


Question: Which emotion should you avoid showing in Thailand?

Choices:
- Boredom
- Joy
- Anger
- Happiness


Question: Which British chef achieved worldwide fame with his television show The Naked Chef?

Choices:
- Gordon Ramsay
- Keith Floyd
- Jamie Oliver
- Gary Rhodes


Question: Scandinavians are more tolerant to silent breaks in conversations.

Choices:
- True
- False


Question: This belief system emphasizes the respect for the life forces found in Mother Nature.

Choices:
- Adventist
- Plymouth Brethren
- Paganism
- Unification Church


Question: What should you never show to someone in Greece?

Choices:
- Your open palm
- A big smile
- The soles of your feet
- Your ring finger


Question: Where should you NOT wipe your hands on a napkin at a meal?

Choices:
- Romania
- Morocco
- Spain
- Brazil


Question: Ashkenazi are Jews who trace their roots to where?

Choices:
- colonial north America
- Germany and Eastern Europe
- Arabia and Egypt
- the first residents of modern Israel


Question: A favorite across the Middle East, Haleem is what type of dish?

Choices:
- Candy
- Meatball
- Stew
- Sandwich


Question: Doing a high-five is considered offensive in which country?

Choices:
- Benin
- Tajikistan
- Greece
- Algeria


Question: What does the Queen of England traditionally do on Maundy Thursday (the Thursday before Easter)?

Choices:
- She hands out money to the poor.
- She blesses the crowds at Westminster Abbey.
- She throws out the first pitch to start the cricket season.
- She spends the day fasting.


Question: This religion doesn’t believe in the concept of humans going to hell, where there is fire and torment.

Choices:
- Alchemy
- Zapotec religion
- Jehovah’s Witnesses
- Sufism


Question: The authentic Italian version of mozzarella is prepared from the milk of which animal?

Choices:
- Sheep
- Goat
- Cow
- Water buffalo


Question: Which country has a tradition of smashing plates and making the married couple clean them up?

Choices:
- France
- Italy
- Germany
- Israel


Question: In many African nations, it is considered offensive or uncouth if one talks and talks while doing this.

Choices:
- sleeping
- eating a meal
- watching TV
- cooling off in front of a fan


Question: This religion believes that the main teachings of its main figure, the Buddha, are collectively found in The Four Noble Truths.

Choices:
- Unitarian Universalism
- Armenian Apostolic Church
- Buddhism
- Pharisees


Question: How many gospels are there in the Bible?

Choices:
- three
- four
- five
- six


Question: Who was the first U.S. President to acknowledge Ramadan?

Choices:
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
- William Taft
- Thomas Jefferson
- George Washington


Question: What country celebrates Easter with a "Dance of Death?"

Choices:
- Italy.
- Russia.
- India.
- Spain.


Question: What is the name Protestants sometimes call an early Easter church service?

Choices:
- Candlelight Service.
- Easter Sunrise.
- Sunrise Service.
- Divine Liturgy.


Question: Does a girl have a bar mitzvah?

Choices:
- yes
- no
- yes, but it has a different name


Question: Which of the following is considered poor etiquette in Japan?

Choices:
- Offering a gift with two hands
- Placing your chopsticks upright in your food
- Taking off your shoes before entering someone's home


Question: This is considered a big no-no in India. What is it?

Choices:
- Dancing
- Kissing on both cheeks in greeting
- Small talk
- Public display of affection


Question: Which among the following is white wine?

Choices:
- Zinfandel
- Shiraz
- Riesling
- Sangiovese


Question: In Brazil, flicking your fingers under your chin is a sign of disgust.

Choices:
- True
- False


Question: Are titles taken seriously in China?

Choices:
- Yes
- No
- Only in certain provinces
- Only in religious families


Question: This Christian religion does not believe in the supreme holy role of the Pope.

Choices:
- Quakers
- Maya religion
- Nation of Islam
- Protestantism


Question: Another Muslim/Hindu crossover is that a baby’s first taste should be something of what quality?

Choices:
- Sweet
- Sour
- Salty
- Bitter


Question: Navy bean soup is a popular iftar dish in which country?

Choices:
- Australia
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- United States


Question: In Brazil, purple flowers are a symbol of friendship.

Choices:
- True
- False


Question: Invitations to a guest to stay at one's home must not be turned down in which country?

Choices:
- Iraq
- Guatemala
- Iceland
- Portugal


Question: In which culture are you most likely to go out drinking with your boss?

Choices:
- France
- Germany
- Japan


Question: In many parts of Asia, Africa and the Middle East, you can generally eat with your hands, but there's a preferred hand. Can you guess which?

Choices:
- the left hand
- the right hand
- just the thumb and forefinger of the left hand
- just the thumb and forefinger of the right hand


Question: In which of the following cultures are modesty, self-control, and reserve key cultural values?

Choices:
- USA
- China
- Italy


Question: There should be one month spent on fasting during the daytime. This month is called Ramadan.

Choices:
- Christianity
- Protestantism
- Islam
- Baptist


Question: In France, dinner is commonly served at 5 pm.

Choices:
- True
- False


Question: Orthodox Christian churches have a tradition known as "Diving for the" what?

Choices:
- Church
- Lord
- Cross
- Soul


Question: Koningsdag is a public holiday in the Netherlands to celebrate this particular monarch.

Choices:
- Prince
- King
- Duke
- Squire


Question: Which of these Chinese cuisines is known for bold, spicy flavors from hot chilis and peppercorns.

Choices:
- Cantonese
- Hunanese
- Shanghai
- Sichuan


Question: Which of these is not a major Protestant denomination?

Choices:
- Baha'i
- Baptist
- Methodist
- Presbytarian


Question: Japanese ceremonies often include the rite of san-san-kudo, which focuses on how many cups of sake?

Choices:
- None
- One
- Two
- Three


Question: Are Mormons Christians?

Choices:
- yes
- no


Question: In which of the following countries are people most comfortable, in general, promoting themselves to people they don’t know?

Choices:
- England
- USA
- Mexico


Question: Thailand uses the "wai" as a sign of respect and a greeting. What is it?

Choices:
- Blowing a kiss to the sky
- Putting the hands together as if in prayer
- Curtsying and bowing the head
- Putting the left hand on the on the other person's right shoulder


Question: When you do an "OK" sign with your thumb and forefinger, that should mean things are cool. But in which South American country is the OK sign not totally OK?

Choices:
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Uruguay
- Guyana


Question: Boryeong, a town in South Korea, started a new festival during the late 1990s when their town was discovered to have mineral-rich types of this element. What is this specific element?

Choices:
- plastic
- mud
- iron ore
- gemstones


Question: Where was John when he received his revelation?

Choices:
- Jerusalem
- the isle of Patmos
- Rome
- no one knows


Question: USA has its own wild party in New Orleans called the Mardi Gras. What exactly does “Mardi Gras” mean?

Choices:
- Happy Hour
- Great Beads
- Fat Tuesday
- Jazz Unlimited


Question: Let’s start with at the beginning, with birth traditions. Which religion has a traditional ceremony to circumcise an 8-day-old baby?

Choices:
- Christianity
- Judaism
- Islam
- Shintoism


Question: Among Christians, is Christmas considered to be a more important holiday than Easter?

Choices:
- yes
- no


Question: Autumn time is festival time in many parts of the world. In India, it’s when Diwali is celebrated. What kind of festival is it?

Choices:
- Festival of Showers
- Festival of Ducks
- Festival of Lights
- Festival of Hams


Question: Staring into another's eyes is considered rude and disrespectful in which country?

Choices:
- The United States
- Israel
- Chile
- Brunei


Question: In Cameroon, which is NOT an expectation?

Choices:
- Offer to wash a guest's feet
- Greet elders first
- Offer a gift with both hands
- Use your right hand to eat


Question: Wearing gloves in Russia when shaking hands is considered polite.

Choices:
- True
- False


Question: If you were eating tapas, you would most likely be in what country?

Choices:
- Russia
- Spain
- Korea
- Naru


Question: Tradition dictates that Orthodox Christian couples walk around their church's center table how many times?

Choices:
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4


Question: In many Asian countries, it is _________ to visit your friends at home without invitation or prior appointment.

Choices:
- Acceptable
- Not acceptable
- Unusual


Question: From which plant is the spice saffron obtained?

Choices:
- Crocus sativus
- Sorghum bicolor
- Carthamus tinctorius
- Pimpinella anisum


Question: Charity is a huge aspect of Ramadan. Which is NOT a customary charitable act done during Ramadan?

Choices:
- Raising money for the poor
- Donating clothes and food
- Hosting iftar dinners for the less fortunate
- Donating blood


Question: The belief called Moksha is achieved when a soul is finally liberated and freed from being reincarnated over and over again.

Choices:
- Hinduism
- Lutheranism
- Methodism
- Satanism


Question: Which groups are excused from fasting?

Choices:
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women
- Children who have not hit puberty
- Travelers
- All of the above


Question: What is the traditionally appropriate color for mourners to wear to a Hindu funeral?

Choices:
- White
- Black
- Gold
- Blue


Question: Which fruit is used to make grenadine syrup?

Choices:
- Pitaya
- Pomegranate
- Grapefruit
- Custard Apple


Question: This country frowns on giving a wine to a host where the wine is from the native country. Which is it?

Choices:
- United States
- Morocco
- Germany
- Jordan


Question: In which country did the dish mafé originate?

Choices:
- Portugal
- Zimbabwe
- Thailand
- Mali


Question: The dish saganaki is from which country?

Choices:
- Cambodia
- El Salvador
- Greece
- Japan


Question: Who is known as “the king of chefs and the chef of kings"?

Choices:
- Massimo Bottura
- Auguste Escoffier
- Clemens Wilmenrod
- Magnus Nilsson


Question: Somewhere in the Valencia province, Spain’s crimson-colored festival happens yearly in the town of Buñol, where tourists join the locals in pelting each other with this organic product which some say is a vegetable, and others say it’s a fruit. What is this produce?

Choices:
- corn
- tomato
- wheat
- lemon


Question: What should you keep in mind when giving wine to someone in France?

Choices:
- It should never be a blush or rose
- It should be imported
- It should always be wrapped
- It should be the best you can afford


Question: If someone gives you "gelt," is this a good thing?

Choices:
- yes
- no


Question: This Christian religion believes that the sacrament of baptism washes away a newborn’s “original sin” which everyone inherently has when they are born.

Choices:
- Zulu religion
- Catholicism
- Theravada
- Navayana


Question: In which country, known for its ancient archers, does the groom shoot arrows at his bride?

Choices:
- China
- Greece
- Italy
- England


Question: In general, don't look for dishes with this ingredient when you're in a predominantly Hindu country or region.

Choices:
- fish
- dairy products
- beef
- chicken


Question: Which part of the old rhyme doesn't apply to Italian brides?

Choices:
- Something old
- Something new
- Something borrowed
- Something blue


Question: In Australia, men who hail this type of public transportation should sit in front. Which kind of vehicle is this?

Choices:
- tuktuk
- taxi
- jeepney
- rickshaw


Question: As a general rule, one should never look for this kind of meat in a predominantly Muslim country or area.

Choices:
- chicken
- beef
- pork
- fish


Question: What should you always do before entering a house in Japan?

Choices:
- Offer a gift
- Put on a robe
- Say hello to everyone inside
- Take off your shoes


Question: If you are in a country where Ramadan is practiced, what should you avoid doing?

Choices:
- Praying in a mosque
- Eating, drinking or smoking in public during the day, during fasting times
- Asking questions about the holiday
- Eating, drinking or smoking after sunset


Question: Alas, no one lives forever and so all religions have traditions dealing with death and funerals. According to Jewish tradition, how many days after death must a funeral take place?

Choices:
- 7
- 1
- 3
- 10


Question: South Africa celebrates marine wildlife by hosting the yearly Hermanus __ Festival. What kind of humongous sea creature is featured in this fest?

Choices:
- sea lion
- whale
- shrimp
- shark


Question: What is the name of the Jewish mystic tradition that has captivated celebrities like Madonna?

Choices:
- responsa
- hasidism
- kabbalah
- mitnagdism


Question: What is the spicy and pungent condiment usually served with sushi and sashimi?

Choices:
- Wasabi paste
- Yellow soybean paste
- Red kroeung paste
- Tomato paste


Question: Its followers believe in celebrating the ancient event of the Israelites being liberated from slavery in Egypt through the leadership of Moses.

Choices:
- Theosophy
- Judaism
- Taoism
- Māori religion


Question: The movement Luther founded was called the _________.

Choices:
- Anabaptist movement
- Reformation
- Second Schism
- Square Deal


Question: Each year in Haux, France what giant thing does the community make?

Choices:
- Resurrection cake.
- An omelet.
- A papier-mâché egg.
- A chocolate bunny.


Question: What is one name for the series of images or live demonstrations of Jesus on the day he was crucified that people in many countries participate in?

Choices:
- Crucifixion Renaissance.
- Pater Noster
- Stations of the Cross.
- The Morality Play.


Question: In Fiji, it's extra tricky to ask your beloved's father for her hand in marriage, because you must present him with a tooth from what animal?

Choices:
- Whale
- Snake
- Dog
- Muskrat


Question: Leave it to Finland to create a cute festival that became a sporty attraction called the ___ Carrying World Championship. Which member of the family is carried in this fest?

Choices:
- the wife
- the husband
- the in-law
- the child


Question: Leaving right after dinner in Central America is considered well-mannered as it means you’ve been well fed.

Choices:
- True
- False


Question: During dinner in Portugal, what should you avoid doing if you don't want to insult your host?

Choices:
- Asking for seconds
- Asking for condiments
- Leaving food on the plate
- Eating before the host does


Question: Which French dish is prepared with the livers of specially fattened goose or duck?

Choices:
- Cassoulet
- Boeuf Bourguignon
- Croque monsieur
- Pâté de foie gras


Question: In many countries, it is customary to make Ramadan bags containing what?

Choices:
- Copies of the Koran
- Food
- Dice to play games
- Clothing


Question: In which culture do people eat the most crepes?

Choices:
- France
- USA
- China


Question: It believes that Muhammad is the very last prophet sent by God, and only these two entities should be worshipped by its followers.

Choices:
- Baptists
- Iglesia ni Cristo
- Islam
- Unitarianism


Question: The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is an annual gathering in the UK which features more than 100 of these types of balloons.

Choices:
- fake balloons
- clown balloons
- hot air balloons
- helium-filled balloons


Question: What name do some churches use in place of "Easter?"

Choices:
- Advent.
- Pentecost.
- The Lord's Day.
- Resurrection Sunday.


Question: Which of these is the main ingredient of guacamole?

Choices:
- Potato
- Pea
- Turnip
- Avocado


Question: Is it customary to show up on time in Israel?

Choices:
- Yes
- No
- Only at restaurants
- Only if you're in larger cities


Question: What is the dress code of schools in Spain and Latin America?

Choices:
- Uniforms
- T-shirt and jeans
- Suits and dresses
- Personal choice


Question: In what country might you eat haggis?

Choices:
- Scotland
- Paraguay
- Norway
- Lesotho


Question: Which religion traditionally sprinkles the body of the deceased with holy water before the funeral begins?

Choices:
- Orthodox Christianity
- Hinduism
- Catholicism
- Buddhism


Question: What food product is made by curdling fresh soy milk?

Choices:
- Paneer
- Tempeh
- Cheese
- Tofu


Question: Which of these is a staple food to Canadians?

Choices:
- Potato
- Beans
- Wheat and dairy
- Super Pretzel


Question: If you were eating ugali, you would most likely be in what country?

Choices:
- Kenya
- Madagascar
- Laos
- Kiribati


Question: To what country is the mung bean native?

Choices:
- India
- Indonesia
- Italy
- Ireland


Question: The British are not fans of small talk if the talk is focused on this specific off limits topic.

Choices:
- politics
- the royal family
- private life
- religion


Question: What is Jewish New Year commonly known as?

Choices:
- Rosh Hashanah
- Yom Kippur
- Hanukkah


Question: One of the most important symbols of Rosh Hashanah is the shofar. What is a shofar?

Choices:
- a cup
- a horn
- a plate
- a tapestry


Question: What is the name of a 12-bean soup served in Ecuador only during Holy Week?

Choices:
- Humitas.
- Maíz tostado.
- Hornado.
- Fanesca.


Question: Which of these is NOT a book of the Hebrew Bible?

Choices:
- Acts
- Joshua
- Judges
- Job


Question: In the U.S., people usually stand at least ___________ apart from one another when they talk or when they stand in line for something.

Choices:
- 10 inches
- 6 feet
- 3 feet
- None of the above


Question: In which book is the famous passage about love that ends, "... the greatest of these is love"?

Choices:
- 1 Corinthians
- Colossians
- 1 John
- Romans


Question: What should you never do to a Portuguese person?

Choices:
- Give them the "OK" sign
- Shake hands
- Point at them
- Wink at them


Question: What gamey dish is eaten during Lent and Easter in Canada (especially Newfoundland and Labrador)?

Choices:
- Prairie oysters.
- Moose heart.
- Flipper pie.
- Poutine râpée.


Question: This Catholic organization believes in the concept of “corporal mortification” where believers inflict some form of physical pain on themselves, done in solidarity with Jesus’ sufferings and all poor people who are suffering in the world.

Choices:
- Sunni Islam
- Tantric Yoga
- Valentinianism
- Opus Dei


Question: How does Ramadan end?

Choices:
- Eid Al-Adha
- Laylat al-Bara'at
- Ashura
- Eid ul-Fitr


Question: This religion prescribes believers to pray five times in a single day, every day, to Allah.

Choices:
- Islam
- Gnosticism
- Anglicanism
- Aztec religion


Question: Is this statement true or false: There are no legal penalties anywhere for failing to fast during Ramadan?

Choices:
- True
- False


Question: Greeting people with a smile, handshake, and the phrase "Marhaba" is commonplace in which country?

Choices:
- Lebanon
- Northern Ireland
- Spain
- Canary Islands


Question: Which common gesture for sleepiness is considered rude in Ecuador?

Choices:
- Snoring
- Blinking fast
- Yawning
- Resting your head in your hands


Question: The soft-ripened cow’s-milk cheese Brie originated from which of these countries?

Choices:
- Germany
- France
- Portual
- Italy


Question: What is unique about the Easter bunny hunt in New Zealand on Easter weekend?

Choices:
- They are hunting chocolate "eggs."
- They are hunting "bunny eggs."
- The bunnies are indoors.
- The bunnies are literally killed.


Question: In which culture is coffee a religion?

Choices:
- England
- Kenya
- Cuba
- America


Question: Scotland has a, shall we say, colorful tradition in the days leading up to a wedding. It is known as _____ the bride?

Choices:
- Greening
- Blueing
- Reddening
- Blackening


Question: This country does not typically celebrate birthdays. Which is it?

Choices:
- Cambodia
- Honduras
- Norway
- Luxembourg


Question: When women are greeted in this country, many avoid physical contact with any male who is not in their family. Identify the country.

Choices:
- England
- Belgium
- Panama
- Sri Lanka


Question: In Hong Kong, should an older person be introduced before a younger person?

Choices:
- Yes
- No
- Only if they are in the same family
- Only in certain parts of the country


Question: Which food from the Middle East is a paste made of chickpeas, olive oil, garlic, and sesame seed?

Choices:
- Mujaddara
- Baba ghanoush
- Kabsa
- Hummus


Question: How do most Spanish speakers write their full names?

Choices:
- Father's last name followed by mother's last name
- Mother's last name followed by father's last name
- Father's last name only
- Mother's last name only


Question: Not all countries will approve of the "thumbs up" sign as a sign of approval. In the Middle East, can you guess what the thumbs up sign means?

Choices:
- Up yours!
- thumbs down
- Want one?
- Let's wrestle.


Question: Which religion states a headstone is placed on the gravesite one year later?

Choices:
- Hinduism
- Judaism
- Islam
- Christianity


Question: What unusual task must Mongolian couples perform prior to beginning the wedding ceremony?

Choices:
- Swim to meet each other in the middle of a near-frozen lake
- Find a healthy chicken liver
- Butcher and cook an entire yak
- Perform songs and dances for the village elders


Question: What is the name of the Albanian dessert made from figs and sheep’s milk?

Choices:
- Tambëloriz
- Oshaf
- Shëndetlie
- Trilece


Question: The inhabitants of which island nation often line the streets to watch the bride walk to her wedding and offer commentary (and occasionally heckle) on her appearance?

Choices:
- Jamaica
- Aruba
- Madagascar
- Easter Island


Question: The largest LGBT festival in America is celebrated every June -- Pride Month -- in this vibrant California city.

Choices:
- Los Angeles
- San Francisco
- Palo Alto
- Anaheim


Question: Thailand is another country which doesn't like staring. To whom do they teach this no-staring trait first?

Choices:
- children
- toddlers
- senior citizens
- taxi drivers


Question: What must a Russian groom do the morning of the wedding to appease his bride's family?

Choices:
- Paint a portrait
- Pay a ransom
- Get a tattoo
- Prove his manliness


Question: In traditional South African weddings, the parents of the bride and groom each bring what element to give to the newlyweds?

Choices:
- Air
- Earth
- Water
- Fire


Question: The death of Jesus Christ via crucifixion is an act that erases the sins of man, and gives hope that He will come again to save us all.

Choices:
- Shia Islam
- Christianity
- Ananda Marga
- Satanism


Question: Jesus Christ is the Son of God sent to earth as the Messiah to save everyone, so everyone should worship Him as their Savior.

Choices:
- Christianity
- Islam
- HInduism
- Buddhism


Question: In Spain, you're expected to arrive ________ for most appointments or meetings.

Choices:
- Late
- Early
- On time


Question: How many white doves do Filipino newlyweds release into the air?

Choices:
- One
- Two
- Ten
- None


Question: In Nigeria, staring one in the eye for a prolonged period is considered a bit rude. In which continent is Nigeria found?

Choices:
- Australia
- Antarctica
- Africa
- Asia


Question: In Argentina, what common response is considered rude?

Choices:
- Stepping nearer to someone
- Backing away from someone
- Waving
- Kissing on both cheeks


Question: Which religion places spices on a newborn's tongue?

Choices:
- Buddhism
- Sihkism
- Hinduism
- Islam


Question: In this Asian country, it's perfectly OK to eat using your hands. Which country is this?

Choices:
- Bahrain
- Philippines
- Vietnam
- China


Question: What is the Swiss dish of melted cheese traditionally served in a pot?

Choices:
- Charlotte
- Raclette
- Fondue
- Meringue


Question: In the United Kingdom, a festival happens every May of each year, which involves rolling this kind of round food down a hill, and people race to catch it. What is this food product?

Choices:
- grapes
- cheese
- cherries
- bread rolls


Question: What seemingly cruel tradition do Kenyan fathers of the bride carry out?

Choices:
- Slapping the bride
- Punching the groom
- Spitting on the bride
- Interrupting the ceremony


Question: This strict religion believes in a heterosexual-only union, forbidding same-sex couplings and relationships outside of marriage.

Choices:
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Dulcinian
- Zulu religion
- Shaktism


Question: What is the consumption of insects by humans called?

Choices:
- Entomophagy
- Macrobiotics
- Entomology
- Cannibalism


Question: When is the "Night of Power"?

Choices:
- The first day of Ramadan
- The 15th day of Ramadan
- The last day of Ramadan
- No one knows the exact date.


Question: In most western-style countries, having your food served in various courses is the norm. But in this country, don't be surprised if they serve the courses all at the same time.

Choices:
- Malaysia
- Indonesia
- Panama
- Macau


Question: Which religion has a rite of literal passage called a Hajj?

Choices:
- Islam
- Christianity
- Sihkism
- Buddhism


Question: In Jewish weddings, what does the groom smash at the end of the ceremony?

Choices:
- A plate
- A glass
- A mirror
- A piece of parchment


Question: What Good Friday food is traditionally eaten in Great Britain and its former colonies?

Choices:
- Crumpets.
- Hot Cross Buns
- Bara brith.
- Lardy cake.


Question: What is a mikvah?

Choices:
- a bath
- a book
- a fruit
- a scroll