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OMERA Culture Day

Total questions: 89

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the capital city of England?

a)

Paris

b)

London

c)

Moscow

d)

Rome

2.

What is the capital city of Japan?

a)

Cairo

b)

Tunis

c)

Tokyo

d)

Sanaa

3.

What is the capital city of Kenya?

a)

Cairo

b)

Nairobi

c)

Lusaka

d)

Addis Ababa

4.

Mascara comes from:

a)

Italian

b)

Spanish

c)

French

5.

Piano comes from:

a)

German

b)

Italian

c)

Dutch

6.

Ballet comes from:

a)

Russian

b)

French

c)

Polish

7.

Safari comes from:

a)

Swahili

b)

Arabic

c)

Hindi

8.

Chocolate comes from:

a)

Portuguese

b)

Nahuatl

c)

Greek

9.

Robot comes from:

a)

Japanese

b)

Russian

10.

Ketchup comes from:

a)

Chinese

b)

Malay

c)

Thai

11.

Algebra comes from:

a)

Arabic

b)

Latin

c)

Greek

12.

Yogurt comes from:

a)

Indian

b)

Turkish

c)

French

13.

Kindergarten comes from:

a)

Swedish

b)

German

c)

Dutch

14.

Which word comes from French?

a)

Dandelion

b)

Daffodil

c)

Daisy

15.

Which word comes from French?

a)

Beef

b)

Cow

c)

Calf

16.

Over 10,000 English words have their roots in French, due to centuries of interaction—especially after the Norman Conquest of 1066. Test your knowledge by choosing which word in each set comes from French, and learn where it came from! 13. Which word comes from French?

a)

Garden

b)

Yard

c)

Baggage

17.

Which word comes from French?

a)

Journey

b)

Trip

c)

Trek

18.

Which word comes from French?

a)

Carrot

b)

Turnip

c)

Beetroot

19.

Which word comes from French?

a)

a. Blanket

b)

b. Sheet

c)

c. Quilt

20.

Which word comes from French?

a)

Castle

b)

Fortress

c)

Keep

21.

Which word comes from French?

a)

Cuisine

b)

Kitchen

c)

Cooking

22.

Which word comes from French?

a)

Joy

b)

Gladness

c)

Cheer

23.

Which word comes from French?

a)

Attorney

b)

Lawyer

c)

Barrister

24.

In which country did the traditional sport of sumo wrestling originate?

a)

China

b)

Korea

c)

Japan

d)

Thailand

25.

What is the national sport of Canada?

a)

Ice Hockey

b)

Lacrosse

c)

Curling

d)

Baseball

26.

The Olympic Games originated in which ancient civilization?

a)

Roman

b)

Greek

c)

Egyptian

d)

Persian

27.

What traditional Scottish sport involves tossing a large wooden log?

a)

Caber toss

b)

Haggis hurl

c)

Highland sprint

d)

Bagpipe throw

28.

Which Indian sport, known for its mix of wrestling and tag, has gained international recognition?

a)

Kho Kho

b)

Kabaddi

c)

Gilli Danda

d)

Mallakhamba

29.

Which country hosts the annual bull-running festival in Pamplona?

a)

Mexico

b)

Argentina

c)

Portugal

d)

Spain

30.

What is the traditional martial art of Brazil that combines dance, acrobatics, and music?

a)

Jiu-Jitsu

b)

Capoeira

c)

Taekwondo

d)

Vale Tudo

31.

In New Zealand, which cultural performance is often performed by rugby teams before matches?

a)

Luau

b)

Siva Tau

c)

Haka

d)

Poi

32.

What is the traditional Irish field sport that combines elements of hockey and lacrosse?

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33.

Which ancient civilisation built pyramids and had pharaohs as rulers?

a)

Roman

b)

Chinese

c)

Egyptian

d)

Greek

34.

What was the main reason people from different parts of the world came to the United States in the 1800s and early 1900s?

a)

To go on vacation

b)

To escape bad weather

c)

To find new jobs and better lives

d)

To learn to surf

35.

Which group of people lived in North America long before Europeans arrived?

a)

Vikings

b)

Native Americans

c)

Spanish

d)

British

36.

What was the Harlem Renaissance known for?

a)

Building skyscrapers

b)

Discovering gold

c)

Celebrating African American music, art, and writing

d)

Starting a war

37.

Which of these is an example of cultural diversity?

a)

Everyone eating the same food every day

b)

People from many backgrounds sharing their traditions

c)

One language spoken by everyone

d)

Only one type of music allowed

38.

The Tour de France is a cultural sporting event associated primarily with which sport?

a)

Rowing

b)

Horse racing

c)

Cycling

d)

Skiing

39.

A) Gaelic football B) Shinty C) Camogie

a)

Gaelic football

b)

Shinty

c)

Camogie

d)

Hurling

40.

Where does the word applique come from?

a)

France

b)

Germany

c)

China

41.

Which of these is not a primary colour?

a)

Blue

b)

green

c)

yellow

42.

Which of these is not a secondary colour?

a)

Purple

b)

orange

c)

red.

43.

Which is not a warm colour?

a)

Red

b)

purple

c)

brown.

44.

Which is not a type of hand stitch?

a)

Running stitch

b)

back stitch

c)

skipping stitch

45.

How many plays did Shakespeare write?

a)

22

b)

37

c)

45

d)

67

46.

Whose home is located at 221b Baker Street?

a)

Harry Potter

b)

Alice (Alice in Wonderland)

c)

Sherlock Holmes

d)

Charlie Bucket

47.

What is the name of the monster in ‘Frankenstein’?

a)

The monster

b)

Herman Munster

c)

Igor

d)

Frankenstein

48.

Which franchise is the motto ‘may the odds be ever in your favour’ taken from?

a)

Percy Jackson

b)

Harry Potter

c)

The Hunger Games

d)

The Maze Runner

49.

Which land can you gain access to through a wardrobe?

a)

The Shire

b)

Narnia

c)

Neverland

d)

Oz

50.

Which country is famous for inventing sushi?

a)

China

b)

Japan

c)

Thailand

d)

South Korea

51.

What is the main ingredient in traditional Mexican guacamole?

a)

Tomato

b)

Cucumber

c)

Avocado

d)

Lettuce

52.

In Italian cuisine, which of these is a type of pasta?

a)

Biryani

b)

Spaghetti

c)

Dim sum

d)

Tacos

53.

What is the name of the flatbread often served with Indian curries?

a)

Tortilla

b)

Pita

c)

Naan

d)

Baguette

54.

Which country is famous for the dish paella, typically made with rice, seafood, and saffron?

a)

Portugal

b)

Spain

c)

Greece

d)

Morocco

55.

[Question stem missing]

a)

District 12

b)

Neverland

c)

Narnia

56.

What is the capital city of Turkey?

a)

Berlin

b)

Rome

c)

Ankara

d)

Athens

57.

What is the capital city of Cuba?

a)

Ottawa

b)

Havana

c)

Mexico City

d)

Nuuk

58.

What is the capital city of Jamaica?

a)

Santiago

b)

Kingston

c)

Lima

d)

Bogota

59.

Carl Friedrich Gauss

He was a child prodigy who amazed his teachers by solving a tricky maths problem when he was just 7.

He made important discoveries in algebra, number theory, and astronomy.

He also helped improve how we measure the Earth.

What was his nationality?

a)

French

b)

German

c)

British

d)

Brazilian

60.

Ubiratan D’Ambrosio was a mathematician and educator who believed that maths should be connected to culture and everyday life. He wanted students to see that maths isn’t just numbers—it’s also about patterns, problem-solving, and how people live. Mathematics of note: He developed the idea of ethnomathematics, which studies how maths is used in traditional crafts, architecture, and daily life around the world. For example, how people use geometry in weaving or symmetry in art. What was his nationality?

a)

French

b)

Portuguese

c)

British

d)

Brazilian

61.

Sofia Kovalevskaya had pages of calculus on her bedroom walls as a child and became the first woman in modern Europe to earn a doctorate in mathematics. She worked on complex equations and inspired many women to study science. Mathematics of note: She studied partial differential equations, which are used to describe things like how heat spreads or how waves move. What was her nationality?

a)

Russian

b)

Portuguese

c)

French

d)

Brazilian

62.

Srinivasa Ramanujan had very little formal training in maths but discovered amazing patterns in numbers. He sent his work to a professor at Cambridge University, who was so impressed that he invited him to work together. Mathematics of note: He worked on infinite series and partitions—ways of breaking numbers into smaller parts. His formulas are still used in physics and computer science. What was his nationality?

a)

British

b)

Iranian

c)

Ghanaian

d)

Indian

63.

Ada Lovelace

She was the daughter of a famous poet but loved maths more than writing.

She worked on an early design for a computer and wrote the first algorithm meant to be used by a machine.

What was her nationality?

a)

British

b)

Iranian

c)

French

d)

Swiss

64.

Blaise Pascal

He built a mechanical calculator when he was just a teenager.

He studied geometry, probability, and fluids, and his work helped lead to the invention of computers.

What was his nationality?

a)

British

b)

Iranian

c)

French

d)

Indian

65.

Hypatia

She lived in ancient times and was one of the first known female mathematicians.

She taught maths and astronomy in a famous library and helped keep important ideas alive.

What was her nationality?

a)

A – Greek

b)

B – Italian

c)

C – French

d)

D – Egyptian (of Greek Heritage)

66.

Leonardo Fibonacci

He introduced a number sequence where each number is the sum of the two before it.

This pattern appears in nature, like in pinecones and flower petals.

What was his nationality?

a)

British

b)

Italian

c)

French

d)

Indian

67.

Maryam Mirzakhani

She was the first woman to win the Fields Medal, the highest award in mathematics.

She studied shapes and surfaces that twist and curve in unusual ways.

What was her nationality?

a)

Greek

b)

Iranian

c)

Cuban

d)

Egyptian

68.

Sun Yung Alice Chang

She is a modern mathematician who has worked on some of the most advanced areas of maths.

She has taught at top universities and has been a leader in encouraging more women to study mathematics.

Her work helps scientists understand shapes and spaces that are curved or stretched in unusual ways.

What is her nationality?

a)

A – Chinese-American

b)

B – Korean-American

c)

C – Cuban-Mexican

d)

D – British-American

69.

What is the largest religion in the world?

a)

Islam

b)

Hinduism

c)

Christianity

d)

Buddhism

70.

[Question text is partially obscured, but the answer is: ]

a)

A) Buddhism

b)

B) Hinduism

c)

C) Christianity

d)

D) Islam

71.

What ... (question text is partially hidden)

a)

Islam

b)

... (option is partially hidden)

72.

What ...

a)

A)

b)

B)

c)

C) Judaism

d)

D)

73.

What ...

a)

Buddhism

b)
c)
d)
74.

What is this symbol?

a)

A)

b)

B)

c)

C)

d)

D) None of the above! It is actually the symbol of Sikhism.

75.

Where was Marie Curie born?

a)

France

b)

Poland

c)

Germany

d)

Austria

76.

Where was Albert Einstein born?

a)

Austria

b)

Switzerland

c)

Germany

d)

United States

77.

What was the religion of Isaac Newton?

a)

Catholic

b)

Anglican (Christian)

c)

Muslim

d)

Jewish

78.

Where was Nikola Tesla born?

a)

Italy

b)

Serbia

c)

Croatia (Austrian Empire at the time)

d)

Hungary

79.

Which religion was Marie Curie raised in?

a)

Jewish

b)

Catholic

c)

Protestant

d)

Orthodox Christian

80.

Which scientist, born in England, developed the laws of motion and universal gravitation?

a)

Charles Darwin

b)

Isaac Newton

c)

Stephen Hawking

d)

Michael Faraday

81.

What was the religion of Albert Einstein at birth?

a)

Christian

b)

Jewish

c)

Atheist

d)

Hindu

82.

Where was Stephen Hawking born?

a)

Oxford, England

b)

Cambridge, England

83.

Which country invented paper over 2,000 years ago?

a)

Egypt

b)

Greece

c)

China

d)

America

84.

A scientist from which African country performed the world’s first heart transplant?

a)

Ghana

b)

Nigeria

c)

South Africa

d)

Zimbabwe

85.

Which country is famous for discovering penicillin, the world’s first antibiotic?

a)

Italy

b)

Japan

c)

The United Kingdom

d)

Mexico

86.

In ancient times, which people were known for building aqueducts to bring water to their cities?

a)

The Egyptians

b)

The Romans

c)

The Greeks

d)

The Mayans

87.

Which country was the first to send a human into space?

a)

USA

b)

Russia

c)

England

d)

China

88.

What religion did Galileo Galilei follow?

a)

Catholic

b)

Protestant

c)

Jewish

d)

Muslim

89.

Which Muslim scientist is considered the "father of optics" for his work on light and vision?

a)

Al-Khwarizmi

b)

Ibn Sina

c)

Al-Razi

d)

Ibn al-Haytham