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World Culture Trivia

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In what country is it considered a compliment to slurp loudly while eating soup?

a)

Iceland

b)

Colombia

c)

Japan

d)

Russia

2.

You are in Amman, Jordan, and you are invited to go to the souk. Where will you be going?

a)

Mosque

b)

Market

c)

Turkish Bath

d)

Park

3.

In Italy, mums and roses are the favored flowers to take when invited to dinner. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

4.

In which country would showing up half an hour late for an invitation be considered rude?

a)

Greece

b)

Panama

c)

Switzerland

d)

Guinea

5.

If you are having dinner with a business partner in Argentina, when is it appropriate to talk business?

a)

As soon as you sit down at the table

b)

After some polite table conversation

c)

After the meal is through

d)

Never

6.

In Egypt, you have been invited to a meal at a family home. Towards the end of the meal you are very full. Your hostess offers you more food. What should you do?

a)

Politely refuse.

b)

Accept and eat everything on your plate.

c)

Accept and take a small bite.

d)

Accept and ask if you can take it with you.

7.

While in South Korea for a business meeting, you present a gift to a business associate to thank him for his hospitality and to build the relationship. He refuses to accept the gift. You should:

a)

Apologize for offending him

b)

Insist he takes the gift until it is accepted

c)

Quietly keep the gift

8.

In India, you are invited to a friend’s house to share a meal of rice and curry. What is the best way to eat?

a)

Using a spoon

b)

Using your left hand only

c)

Using your right hand only

d)

Using both hands

9.

In which country would you expect to see students knock on their desks after a particularly good lecture or presentation?

a)

Brazil

b)

Thailand

c)

Germany

d)

Uganda

10.

In which country should you avoid wearing white clothing to a celebration and using white paper to wrap gifts?

a)

Bolivia

b)

Malawi

c)

China

d)

Turkey

11.

In which countries is tipping seen as offensive?

a)

Japan and South Korea

b)

Qatar and Saudi Arabia

c)

Mexico and Honduras

d)

Italy and Croatia

12.

In which countries is NOT tipping seen as offensive?

a)

The United States

b)

Brazil

c)

China

d)

Italy

13.

In which region is it derogatory to call someone over to you by curling your index finger toward you?

a)

Asia

b)

Central America

c)

Europe

d)

Middle East

14.

In many Muslim, Hindu, and Buddhist countries why should men in particular be careful when crossing their legs?

a)

They might be taking up too much space.

b)

Showing the sole of the foot is seen as disrespectful.

c)

Men’s feet should both remain on the ground to show strength.

d)

It's considered too feminine

15.

In which country does opening a gift in front of the person who gave it to you appear greedy?

a)

Australia

b)

Namibia

c)

Peru

d)

India

16.

Where might you be judged for asking for a condiment or other seasoning if there is none on the table?

a)

Italy

b)

China

c)

Russia

d)

Czech Republic

17.

In what country would it be in poor taste to refuse to eat a sheep’s eye?

a)

Kazakhstan

b)

Saudi Arabia

c)

Scotland

d)

Egypt

18.

What is the meaning of the thumbs up gesture in West African nations?

a)

Good job

b)

I need a ride

c)

It's offensive

d)

Put a curse upon your family

19.

Why is it disrespectful to greet people using your left hand in many African and Asian countries?

a)

They use their left hands only for giving directions.

b)

They use their left hands only for devotional actions.

c)

They believe the left hand is inherently weaker than the right.

d)

They believe the left hand should only be used for unclean things.

20.

In which country would your hosts assume that they have failed to provide you with enough food if you clean your plate when eating?

a)

Mexico

b)

India

c)

Ghana

d)

Russia

21.

To which of these cultures, it is very common to eat on the go?

a)

Chinese

b)

Costa Rican

c)

American

22.

To Chinese culture; _____________________ is the most important.

a)

time

b)

family

c)

religion

23.

The name of the country Canada, means: _________

a)

Village

b)

Huge town

c)

Cold city

24.

What is the common way of following adresses in Costa Rica?

a)

Based on street names

b)

Based on the location of pulperias and churches

c)

Based on the location of huge buildings

25.

Where are macaroni and cheese consumed more than anywhere?

a)

China

b)

Canada

c)

United States

26.

Which is a common tradition of Chinese culture?

a)

Thanks giving

b)

Holy week

c)

Family gatherings

27.

What is not common in the American culture?

a)

Sitting at the table to eat

b)

Family gatherings

c)

Fast food restaurants

28.

Which are two languages spoken in Canada?

a)

Spanish and French

b)

English and Spanish

c)

English and French

29.

Which is a common activity in Canada?

a)

Zip line

b)

Ice skating

c)

Volleyball games

30.

Where are addresses given in terms of distance from a local landmark ?

a)

In Costa Rica

b)

In China

c)

In United States

31.
What would most likely be on a menu of a restaurant in Japan?
a)
Corn, tomatoes, and olives
b)
Hamburgers, bacon, and meatballs
c)
Rice, sushi, and fish
d)
Spaghetti, pizza, and garlic bread
32.
In Japan, it is polite to ______ before entering a home. 
a)
knock 6 times on the door
b)
announce loudly who you are and what family you belong to
c)
take off your shoes
d)
take off your hat
33.
Mardi Gras is a holiday that ends the season of Carnival. This is a time for much celebrating before the season of lent. What does it's name mean?
a)
Most Grateful
b)
Fat Tuesday
c)
Much Cheese
d)
Make Grateful
34.
There are over ___________languages currently spoken in the world. Sadly, about a 1000 years ago- there were over 100,000!
a)
500
b)
30,000
c)
6,000
d)
30
35.
On New Years Eve, In this country, they put all their money under their front door mat right before midnight, and then collect it right after the new year. This is said to bring good luck and fortune. 
a)
Italy
b)
Jamaica
c)
Panama
d)
Austrailia
36.
In Tibet, instead of shaking hands, they do this to greet one another...
a)
bow
b)
blink 5 times
c)
stick their tongue out
d)
nod
37.
In this country, never point using your index finger. Instead use your thumb!
a)
Madagascar
b)
Poland
c)
Pakistan
d)
Malaysia
38.

In France, what food is very important and eaten with most meals?

a)

Bread

b)

Tea

c)

Oatmeal

d)

Pasta

39.

For a fee, postal workers in Finland, in addition to delivering the mail, will:

a)

Mow your lawn

b)

Tutor your children in basic math and reading skills.

c)

Join in playing charades, Finland’s national game.

d)

Let you read your neighbor’s magazines.

40.

In South Korea, people believe this household gadget can kill you:

a)

Microwave

b)

Electric Fan

c)

Portable CD Player

d)

Blender

41.

On Sundays in Senegal, it is common to wash these in the Atlantic Ocean:

a)

Cherished family heirlooms.

b)

Taxis, mopeds and bicycles.

c)

Ingredients for that night’s dinner.

d)

Livestock, like sheep and horses.

42.

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

a)

dairy

b)

fish

c)

beef

d)

chicken

43.

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

a)

pollitics

b)

private life

c)

religion

d)

royal family

44.

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

a)

pork

b)

chicken

c)

beef

d)

fish

45.

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?

a)

Peru

b)

Argentina

c)

Uruguay

d)

Brazil

46.

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?

a)

maybe

b)

no

c)

hey there

d)

I don't know

47.

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?

a)

Thailand

b)

India

c)

Pakistan

d)

Trinidad & Tabago

48.

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

a)

Taxi Drivers

b)

Senior Citizens

c)

Toddlers

d)

Children

49.

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

a)

Greece

b)

Algeria

c)

Beijing

d)

Lagos

50.

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?

a)

clapping

b)

snapping

c)

whistling

d)

drumming

51.

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

a)

nod

b)

bow back

c)

handshake

d)

smile