World Culture

Which country has dances like this for New Years celebrations?

• China

  Asia

• India

  Asia

• Mexico

  North America

• Italy

  Europe

Answer explanation

Lion dance 舞獅 is a form of traditional dance in Chinese culture and other Asian countries in which performers mimic a lion's movements in a lion costume to bring good luck and fortune.

Which country uses leftovers to make a dish called "gumbo"?

• Egypt

  Africa

• South Korea

  Asia

• United States

  North America

• Brazil

  South America

Answer explanation

Gumbo, the Louisiana State dish, combines ingredients and cooking traditions of several cultures, including African, French, Spanish, and Native American Choctaw.

Which country celebrates Dia de Los Muertos?

• Argentina

  South America

• Spain

  Europe

• Mongolia

  Asia

• Mexico

  North America

Answer explanation

The Day of the Dead, Día de Muertos, is a Mexcian holiday.

This joyful event involves family and friends gathering to pay respects and to remember friends and family members who have died.

Which country celebrates Carnival with incredible floats and dancers?

• United States

  North America

• France

  Europe

• Vietnam

  Asia

• Brazil

  South America

Answer explanation

Carnival is celebrated the time as US Mardi Gras!

Brazilian carnival is a combination of European, indigenous, and African-Brazilian culture. Each group has played an important role in developing the look, sound, and feel of the Brazilian carnival of today.

Which country celebrates Holi, the festival of colors?

• Colombia

  South America

• India

  Asia

• Germany

  Europe

• Egypt

  Africa

Answer explanation

Holi is a Hindu religious celebration in India! The night before Holi families gather for prayer and religious ceremonies.

The next morning people of all ages smear each other with colours and drench each other with water guns and water balloons. The colors symbolize Spring bringing good luck and new beginnings.

Which country uses this type of dance and music during wedding celebrations?

• Japan

  Asia

• Colombia

  South AMerica

• Nigeria

  Africa

• Spain

  Europe

Answer explanation

Igbo weddings have traditional (old fashion) ceremonies and dances, but today often use a modern (newer) music style called Highlife.

Which country is famous for its bagpipe players?

• United States

  North America

• Australia

  Australia

• Scottland

  Europe

• Japan

  Asia

Answer explanation

The Scottish bagpipes are the most famous in the world, but people have been playing instruments like the bagpipes for hundreds of years in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and India.