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WorksheetsOMERA Culture Day
Total questions: 89
Worksheet time: 47mins
What is the capital city of England?
Paris
London
Moscow
Rome
What is the capital city of Japan?
Cairo
Tunis
Tokyo
Sanaa
What is the capital city of Kenya?
Cairo
Nairobi
Lusaka
Addis Ababa
Mascara comes from:
Italian
Spanish
French
Piano comes from:
German
Italian
Dutch
Ballet comes from:
Russian
French
Polish
Safari comes from:
Swahili
Arabic
Hindi
Chocolate comes from:
Portuguese
Nahuatl
Greek
Robot comes from:
Japanese
Russian
Ketchup comes from:
Chinese
Malay
Thai
Algebra comes from:
Arabic
Latin
Greek
Yogurt comes from:
Indian
Turkish
French
Kindergarten comes from:
Swedish
German
Dutch
Which word comes from French?
Dandelion
Daffodil
Daisy
Which word comes from French?
Beef
Cow
Calf
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?
Garden
Yard
Baggage
Which word comes from French?
Journey
Trip
Trek
Which word comes from French?
Carrot
Turnip
Beetroot
Which word comes from French?
a. Blanket
b. Sheet
c. Quilt
Which word comes from French?
Castle
Fortress
Keep
Which word comes from French?
Cuisine
Kitchen
Cooking
Which word comes from French?
Joy
Gladness
Cheer
Which word comes from French?
Attorney
Lawyer
Barrister
In which country did the traditional sport of sumo wrestling originate?
China
Korea
Japan
Thailand
What is the national sport of Canada?
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Curling
Baseball
The Olympic Games originated in which ancient civilization?
Roman
Greek
Egyptian
Persian
What traditional Scottish sport involves tossing a large wooden log?
Caber toss
Haggis hurl
Highland sprint
Bagpipe throw
Which Indian sport, known for its mix of wrestling and tag, has gained international recognition?
Kho Kho
Kabaddi
Gilli Danda
Mallakhamba
Which country hosts the annual bull-running festival in Pamplona?
Mexico
Argentina
Portugal
Spain
What is the traditional martial art of Brazil that combines dance, acrobatics, and music?
Jiu-Jitsu
Capoeira
Taekwondo
Vale Tudo
In New Zealand, which cultural performance is often performed by rugby teams before matches?
Luau
Siva Tau
Haka
Poi
What is the traditional Irish field sport that combines elements of hockey and lacrosse?
Which ancient civilisation built pyramids and had pharaohs as rulers?
Roman
Chinese
Egyptian
Greek
What was the main reason people from different parts of the world came to the United States in the 1800s and early 1900s?
To go on vacation
To escape bad weather
To find new jobs and better lives
To learn to surf
Which group of people lived in North America long before Europeans arrived?
Vikings
Native Americans
Spanish
British
What was the Harlem Renaissance known for?
Building skyscrapers
Discovering gold
Celebrating African American music, art, and writing
Starting a war
Which of these is an example of cultural diversity?
Everyone eating the same food every day
People from many backgrounds sharing their traditions
One language spoken by everyone
Only one type of music allowed
The Tour de France is a cultural sporting event associated primarily with which sport?
Rowing
Horse racing
Cycling
Skiing
A) Gaelic football B) Shinty C) Camogie
Gaelic football
Shinty
Camogie
Hurling
Where does the word applique come from?
France
Germany
China
Which of these is not a primary colour?
Blue
green
yellow
Which of these is not a secondary colour?
Purple
orange
red.
Which is not a warm colour?
Red
purple
brown.
Which is not a type of hand stitch?
Running stitch
back stitch
skipping stitch
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
22
37
45
67
Whose home is located at 221b Baker Street?
Harry Potter
Alice (Alice in Wonderland)
Sherlock Holmes
Charlie Bucket
What is the name of the monster in ‘Frankenstein’?
The monster
Herman Munster
Igor
Frankenstein
Which franchise is the motto ‘may the odds be ever in your favour’ taken from?
Percy Jackson
Harry Potter
The Hunger Games
The Maze Runner
Which land can you gain access to through a wardrobe?
The Shire
Narnia
Neverland
Oz
Which country is famous for inventing sushi?
China
Japan
Thailand
South Korea
What is the main ingredient in traditional Mexican guacamole?
Tomato
Cucumber
Avocado
Lettuce
In Italian cuisine, which of these is a type of pasta?
Biryani
Spaghetti
Dim sum
Tacos
What is the name of the flatbread often served with Indian curries?
Tortilla
Pita
Naan
Baguette
Which country is famous for the dish paella, typically made with rice, seafood, and saffron?
Portugal
Spain
Greece
Morocco
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District 12
Neverland
Narnia
What is the capital city of Turkey?
Berlin
Rome
Ankara
Athens
What is the capital city of Cuba?
Ottawa
Havana
Mexico City
Nuuk
What is the capital city of Jamaica?
Santiago
Kingston
Lima
Bogota
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?
French
German
British
Brazilian
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?
French
Portuguese
British
Brazilian
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?
Russian
Portuguese
French
Brazilian
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?
British
Iranian
Ghanaian
Indian
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?
British
Iranian
French
Swiss
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?
British
Iranian
French
Indian
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 – Greek
B – Italian
C – French
D – Egyptian (of Greek Heritage)
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?
British
Italian
French
Indian
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?
Greek
Iranian
Cuban
Egyptian
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 – Chinese-American
B – Korean-American
C – Cuban-Mexican
D – British-American
What is the largest religion in the world?
Islam
Hinduism
Christianity
Buddhism
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A) Buddhism
B) Hinduism
C) Christianity
D) Islam
What ... (question text is partially hidden)
Islam
... (option is partially hidden)
What ...
A)
B)
C) Judaism
D)
What ...
Buddhism
What is this symbol?
A)
B)
C)
D) None of the above! It is actually the symbol of Sikhism.
Where was Marie Curie born?
France
Poland
Germany
Austria
Where was Albert Einstein born?
Austria
Switzerland
Germany
United States
What was the religion of Isaac Newton?
Catholic
Anglican (Christian)
Muslim
Jewish
Where was Nikola Tesla born?
Italy
Serbia
Croatia (Austrian Empire at the time)
Hungary
Which religion was Marie Curie raised in?
Jewish
Catholic
Protestant
Orthodox Christian
Which scientist, born in England, developed the laws of motion and universal gravitation?
Charles Darwin
Isaac Newton
Stephen Hawking
Michael Faraday
What was the religion of Albert Einstein at birth?
Christian
Jewish
Atheist
Hindu
Where was Stephen Hawking born?
Oxford, England
Cambridge, England
Which country invented paper over 2,000 years ago?
Egypt
Greece
China
America
A scientist from which African country performed the world’s first heart transplant?
Ghana
Nigeria
South Africa
Zimbabwe
Which country is famous for discovering penicillin, the world’s first antibiotic?
Italy
Japan
The United Kingdom
Mexico
In ancient times, which people were known for building aqueducts to bring water to their cities?
The Egyptians
The Romans
The Greeks
The Mayans
Which country was the first to send a human into space?
USA
Russia
England
China
What religion did Galileo Galilei follow?
Catholic
Protestant
Jewish
Muslim
Which Muslim scientist is considered the "father of optics" for his work on light and vision?
Al-Khwarizmi
Ibn Sina
Al-Razi
Ibn al-Haytham
