MODIFIED QUIZBOWL -KUYAW2024-AVERAGE

1. What is the name of the ritual where participants walk over hot coals or fire as a test of faith or bravery?

• a. Firewalking

• b. Coalsurfing

• c. Emberstepping

• d. Blazebraving

2. What is the name of the ritualistic act where devotees of Hindu Goddess Durga pierce their bodies with skewers or hooks?

• a. Body Branding

• b. Piercing Frenzy

• c. Kavadi

• d. Fakirism

3. 3. In which country is the ritual of "La Tomatina" celebrated annually, where participants throw tomatoes at each other?

• a. Italy

• b. Spain

• c. France

• d. Greece

4. Who is credited with inventing the modern computer?

• a. Bill Gates

• b. Steve Jobs

• c. Charles Babbage

• d. Alan Turning

5. Which country is known for its ancient practice of tea ceremonies?

• a. India

• b. China

• c. Japan

• d. England

6. What is the traditional dessert served during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah?

• a. Latkes

• b. Challah bread

• c. Sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts)

• d. Matzo ball soup

7. In which country is the Carnival festival most famously celebrated?

• a. Brazil

• b. Italy

• c. France

• d. Spain

8. 8. What is the traditional musical instrument of Ireland?

• a. bagpipes

• b. didgeridoo

• c. banjo

• d. harp

9. Which dance originated in Brazil and is known for its energetic and rhythmic movements?

• a. Salsa

• b. Tango

• c. Samba

• d. Flamengco

10. Which festival is celebrated by the Hindu community with the ritual of lighting oil lamps?

• a. Diwali

• b. Holi

• c. Navrati

• d. Eid-al-Fitr