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

• Creole

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

• Mandarin Chinese

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

• Latin

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

• Portuguese

• Most widely spoken native language in the world

• Arabic

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

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

• Prioritizing the family agenda and upholding fraternity among brothers

• Being respectful and obedient to parents

• Failing to acknowledge the sacrifices and efforts made by parents

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

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

• Performing sacrifices to ancestors

• Ignoring cultural and familial customs related to respect and remembrance

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

• Providing emotional and financial support to parents

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

Match the following artifacts to the where they originated from

• Puerto Rico

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• Egypt

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• Russia

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• Peru

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• Easter Island

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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

• Mexico - "circle of life"

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• Native America - "protection"

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• China - "dual nature of reality"

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• Ireland - "love, loyalty, & friendship"

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• Egypt - "life"

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

Identify the landmarks or their locations.

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Neuschwanstein Castle

Petra

Djenne, Mali

Rome, Italy

Keystone, SD, USA

Sydney, Australia

Paris, France

Big Ben

Christ the Redeemer

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

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