Cultural Knowledge and Geography Questions

The video explores the landmarks, culture, and recreational activities of the western region of the United States. It covers natural features like Yellowstone National Park and Bear Tower, iconic structures such as the Golden Gate Bridge, and highlights from Alaska and Hawaii. The video also delves into the cultural heritage of the Pueblo dwellings and the diverse cuisines influenced by Asian immigrants. Recreational activities like surfing, skateboarding, and snow sports are discussed, along with cultural practices such as the Hula dance.

What makes Old Faithful a notable geyser in Yellowstone National Park?

• Its predictability

• Its color

• Its temperature

• Its height

Why was Bear Tower considered sacred by the Lakota people?

• It was a burial site

• It was the site of a historic battle

• It was the core of a volcano

• It was a place of worship

What is unique about the color of the Golden Gate Bridge?

• It is painted blue

• It is painted international orange

• It is painted steel gray

• It is painted gold

Why do people travel to Alaska?

• To see its deserts

• To see its mountains

• To see its glaciers

• To see its rainforests

What are the Pueblo dwellings known for?

• Being built on water

• Being made of stone

• Having many individual rooms

• Being built underground

Which Asian countries influenced the cuisine of the western region?

• Thailand, Vietnam, and China

• India, China, and Japan

• Japan, Korea, and Thailand

• China, Japan, and Korea

What is saiyamin?

• A kind of dessert

• A kind of ramen noodle soup

• A type of barbecue

• A type of sushi

What is akutak traditionally made from?

• Reindeer fat and seal oil

• Vegetable shortening

• Butter and sugar

• Coconut milk

Where was snowboarding invented?

• California

• Oregon

• Alaska

• Washington

What is the hula dance traditionally accompanied by?

• A violin

• A guitar

• A chant called a melee

• A piano