Annual Culture Night 2024

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Annual Culture Night!

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What cultural/ethnic background(s) are you representing?

Multiple Choice

According to the United Nations, how many countries are there in the world?

• 190
• 195

• 200

• 210

Multiple Choice

What country has the most languages spoken in it?

• China

• Indonesia

• Nigeria

• Papua New Guinea

Indonesia

China

Languages in each country

Nigeria

​Papua New Guinea

​ 302

​707

​525

​840

Multiple Choice

Ancient Chinese emperors and their immediate family were the only ones allowed to wear what on their robes?

• Five-fingered dragons

• Blue dragons

• More than 3 dragons

• Whiskered dragons

Ancient Chinese Robes

Ancient Chinese emperors and their immediate family were the only ones allowed to wear five-fingered dragons on their robes—lesser nobility had to wear four or three-fingered dragons

​Shoutout Jian for this question!

Multiple Choice

Unikeonpäivä is a Finnish tradition celebrated annually on July 27th. This translates to...

• National Sleepy Head Day

• National Rat Catcher's Day

• National No Socks Day

• National Big Forehead Day

Unikeonpäivä

The tradition of the Sleepy Head Day traces back to the Middle Ages, when the belief was that the person in the household who slept late on this day would be lazy and non-productive for the rest of the year. In the old days, the last person sleeping in the house could be woken up by using water, either by being thrown into a lake or the sea, or by having water thrown on them.

Multiple Choice

New Zealand's national rugby team is very famous for their international success. They are well-known by what name?

• Silver Sevens

• Black Ferns

• All Blacks

• Māori Men

All Blacks

​Haka Dance

Multiple Choice

Gross National Happiness is an official government measure in what country?

• Myanmar

• Nepal

• Laos

• Bhutan

Gross National Happiness

Multiple Choice

The Maasai people of Kenya and Tanzania are well-known for their bright colored and patterned garments, known as...

• Kente

• Shuka

• Asoebi

• Saree

Shuka

Multiple Choice

"Calentado" is a traditional Colombian dish of rice, beans, chorizo, and eggs. Which meal is this served at?

• Breakfast

• Lunch

• Dinner

Calentado

​Shoutout Kaylee for this question!

Multiple Choice

Śmigus-dyngus is a Polish tradition held on Easter Monday involving...

• throwing eggs at each other

• lighting bonfires and dancing around them

• water fights and soaking people with water

• exchanging gifts and chocolates

​​Buffalo -
the Dyngus Day capital of the world!

Multiple Choice

La Llorona is a popular Mexican folklore tale. The story involves a woman who...

• Fell off a cliff and haunts hikers

• Set her husband on fire

• Was strangled in the woods

• Drowned her kids

La Llorona

The legend of La Llorona is deeply rooted in Mexican popular culture. Her story is told to children to encourage them not to wander off in the dark and near bodies of water such as rivers and lakes alone. Whoever hears her crying either suffers misfortune or death and their life becomes unsuccessful in every field

Multiple Choice

A braai is a social custom in South Africa and is most similar to what type of event?

• wedding

• dance festival

• picnic

• barbecue

South African braai

Multiple Choice

One of the most important forms of artistic expression in Arab culture is...

• sculpture
• calligraphy

• tile work and painting

• folk dance

Arabic Calligraphy

​Calligraphy serves as a powerful medium for preserving and celebrating the Quranic revelations. Its intricate designs reflect the belief that beauty enhances the spiritual experience. Moreover, calligraphy unifies diverse Islamic cultures through a shared art form.

Multiple Choice

In which country did the tango dance originate?

• Venezuela

• Paraguay

• Argentina

• Colombia

Tango

The Argentine Tango originated in the streets of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Montevideo, Uruguay, in the late 19th century. The roots of this dance lie in African candombe, Cuban habanera as well as waltzes and polkas.

Multiple Choice

Many of the flags of African countries are very similar because they modeled their designs after a specific country. Which one?

• Ethiopia

• Ghana

• Cameroon

• Kenya

Ethiopia

The colors of Ethiopia's flag symbolize the country's resistance to colonization. Red represents the bloodshed of the fight for freedom, yellow represents natural resources, and green represents agriculture, hope, and growth. Many countries that regained independence after Ethiopia were inspired by its flag.

Multiple Choice

What is Scotland's national animal?

• phoenix
• griffin
• unicorn
• dragon

Scotland's National Animal

National Unicorn Day in Scotland is observed on April 9th every year!

Multiple Choice

Chess originated in what country?

• Nepal

• Pakistan

• Bangladesh

• India

Origins of Chess

Chess originates back to the 6th century C.E. during the Gupta dynasty.

Multiple Choice

Wampums are hand-crafted beaded belts found in Native American culture. Their purpose is to...

• record information and agreements

• act as the tribe flag

• be worn as a decorative accessory

• bring good luck when hunting

Wampums

Multiple Choice

Japanese Tea Ceremonies ("chaji") are multi-hour events where what popular tea is served?

• genmaicha

• matcha

• bancha

• sencha

Chaji

Multiple Choice

What is the national sport of the United States?

• Basketball
• Football
• Hockey
• Baseball

Baseball

The U.S. technically doesn't have an official national sport, but baseball is regarded as the "de facto" national sport

Multiple Choice

Ernest Hemingway's novel The Sun Also Rises made what Spanish tradition internationally well-known?

• Bullfighting
• Running of the Bulls
• La Tomatina Festival

• Flamenco dancing

Running of the Bulls

The Running of the Bulls (known as "Encierro" in Spain) is held in Pamplona every July.

Multiple Choice

What is Jamaica's national dish?

• Curried Goat
• Rice and Peas
• Ackee and Saltfish
• Jerk Chicken

Ackee and Saltfish

Multiple Choice

Poland is credited with creating what?

• Periodic Table

• Vodka

• Accordion

• Parachute

Vodka in Poland

Poland is credited with first creating vodka during the Middle Ages. During this time, vodka was used to treat wounds and illnesses. It was also used to help clear acne and became an ingredient in cosmetics.

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​Shoutout Desiree for this question!

Multiple Choice

Approximately what percentage of the world's population reports using traditional medicine practices?

• 35%

• 50%

• 80%

• 95%