Big Birthdays Quiz

What is the special ceremony that boys in the Sateré-Mawé tribe have when they turn 12?

• Putting their hands in gloves full of poisonous ants

• Jumping off a cliff

• Swimming with sharks

• Climbing a tall tree

When is Seijin-no-Hi celebrated in Japan?

• Second Monday in January

• First Sunday in February

• Third Friday in March

• Last Saturday in December

What is the significance of the age 20 in Japanese culture?

• It is considered the age of becoming an adult

• It is considered the age of retirement

• It is considered the age of starting school

• It is considered the age of getting married

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What is the traditional celebration for girls in Latin America on their 15th birthday called?

• Quinceañera

• Sweet Sixteen

• Coming of Age

• Golden Birthday

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What does the 15th birthday mark for girls in Latin America?

• The age when a girl is considered a woman

• The age when a girl starts school

• The age when a girl can drive

• The age when a girl can vote

Who attends the big party for a girl's 15th birthday in Latin America?

• Friends and family

• Only immediate family

• Only friends

• No one, it is a private celebration

What does the girl often do with her father at her 15th birthday party in Latin America?

• Dance

• Sing

• Play games

• Give a speech

What does the girl wear at her 15th birthday party in Latin America?

• A special dress

• A school uniform

• Casual clothes

• A costume

What is the age when a girl is considered a woman in Latin America?

• 15

• 16

• 18

• 20

What is the traditional clothing worn by people celebrating Seijin-no-Hi in Japan?

• Kimono

• Hanbok

• Sari

• Dirndl