Festivals and films

What do Indians do to celebrate the Hindu festival of Diwali?

• Fast from dawn till dusk

• Throw colored powder

• Set out candles and oil lamps

• · All of the above

What celebration precedes the Catholic holiday of Lent in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?

• Carnival

• The Feast of St Francis of Assisi

• All Souls Day

• None of the above

During the harvest celebration of Incwala in Swaziland, no one may eat until who does so?

• The king

• The oldest women present

• The winner of a foot race

• The shaman

What do Muslims traditionally eat to break their fast during the holy month of Ramadan?

• Lentils

• Dates

• Chocolate

• Tomatoes

The Philippines' MassKara festival is dedicated to what behavior?

• Marriage

• Smiling

• Death

• Birth

Buddhists traditionally do which of the following on Vesak, the holiday celebrating the birth, life, and death of Buddha?

• Compose songs

• Prıune shrubs

• Burn old clothes

• Release animals

For what movie did Steven Spielberg win his first Oscar for Best Director?

• Schindler’s List

• Jaws

• Jurassic Park

• Catch Me If You Can

Who played Jack in Titanic?

• Mat Damon

• Tom Cruise

• Leonardo DiCaprio

• Johnny Depp

Who directed Avatar?

• Steven Spielberg

• James Cameron

• Martin Scorsese

• Woody Allen

What is the name of Jack Sparrow's ship?

• Silver Pearl

• White Pearl

• Orange Pearl

• Black Pearl