Cultural Celebration Trivia

What is the national flower of Japan that symbolizes purity and renewal?

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Match the following to the language it is referring to

• Arabic

•  Considered one of the oldest written languages and is still spoken in some regions of the Middle East today

• Latin

•  Term for a language that develops from a mixture of different languages and becomes a native language for a group

• Creole

• Official language of Brazil (the largest country in South America)

• Portuguese

• Italian, French, Spanish, Romanian, and Portuguese all derived from this

• Mandarin Chinese

• Most widely spoken native language in the world

In many Indigenous cultures of North America, what is used to facilitate respectful communication during discussions and meetings, where only the person holding the stick is allowed to speak.

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Filial piety is a Confucian value that emphasizes respect and care for one's parents. It's a fundamental part of Chinese culture and has influenced family life for thousands of years. Sort the characteristics below.

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(a) Characteristic of Filial Piety

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(b) NOT a Characteristic of Filial Piety

• Providing emotional and financial support to parents

• Making major life decisions without considering parental input or family expectations

• Behaving in ways that bring shame or dishonor to the family

• Prioritizing the family agenda and upholding fraternity among brothers

• Engaging in good behavior to bring honor to one's parents

• Failing to acknowledge the sacrifices and efforts made by parents

• Ignoring cultural and familial customs related to respect and remembrance

• Being respectful and obedient to parents

• Prioritizing one's own desires at the expense of family responsibilities

• Performing sacrifices to ancestors

Match the following artifacts to the where they originated from

• Peru

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• Russia

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• Egypt

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• Easter Island

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• Puerto Rico

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 The principle of "Ubuntu" emphasizes community and interconnectedness in which continent's philosophy?

• North America

• Africa

• Europe

• Asia

Match the following symbols to their origins and meaning

• China - "dual nature of reality"

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• Ireland - "love, loyalty, & friendship"

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• Native America - "protection"

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• Egypt - "life"

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• Mexico - "circle of life"

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What color is traditionally associated with good luck and prosperity in Arabic culture?

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Identify the landmarks or their locations.

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Big Ben

Petra

Paris, France

Djenne, Mali

Christ the Redeemer

Rome, Italy

Sydney, Australia

Keystone, SD, USA

Neuschwanstein Castle

What is a popular Italian hand gesture that signifies the phrase, "What are you talking about?"

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