Multicultural Quiz

The number 8 ( 八 ) in Chinese culture is considered a good omen and is associated with luck, confidence and prosperity. Which of the following is true?
The opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Beijing began on 8/8/08 at 8:08:08 pm local time
Buses in Hong Kong have at least one 8 on the side, as to wish riders good fortune for the day
All of the above are true
Airlines throughout the world assign at least two eights (88) to their flight numbers that fly into China
A man in Hangzhou, China offered to sell his license plate reading A88888 for RMB (Chinese currency) $1.12 million (roughly $164, 000 US)

Where did the English word "pajama" originate from?
Iran- Kurdish for "night wrapping"
New Zealand- Maori for "sleep dress"
Portugal- Portuguese for "evening attire"
India- Hindi for "leg clothing"

How many languages are spoken (natively) on the continent of Africa?
Between 450 - 500
Between 120 - 200
Between 725 - 850
Between 2,100 - 3,000

What is a Kanzu and a Gomesi?
A Kanzu is the national dress for men in Uganda. A Gomesi is the formal dress for women in Uganda.
Kanzu and Gomesi are long-ago warriors that are greatly respected by the citizens of Turkey.
Kanzu and Gomesi are a popular children's cartoon in Egypt.

Kanzu
Gomesi

The Bärengraben is a famous tourist attraction in Switzerland. What is it?
A major bank that has been made famous for it's use by people around the world (have you heard of Swiss bank accounts?)
Bear pits, an enclosure housing bears in the capital city.
A museum built around Albert Einstein's 1903-1905 apartment in Bern, Switzerland.

What are "Doubles"?
A favourite fast-food in Trinidad and Tobago
Traditional English tea with two jam biscuits in Northern England
A popular series of children's games in Jamaica

two flat fried breads (BARA) filled with curried chickpeas or garbanzo beans, commonly called (CHANNA)
Topped with a variety of
spicy chutneys (mango, cucumber, coconut, tamarind) and extra pepper sauce

What is the most popular form of public transportation in the Philippines?
Since WWII there has been no formal public transportation, citizens and tourists must use taxis
Boats
Jeepneys

„Jeep“ + „jitney“ = Jeepney

The Uros people live on Lake Titicaca of Southern Peru. Their homes are vastly different from the average Canadian home. How?
When an Uros girl turns 14 years of age she leaves the family home and builds her own home with the help of her women relatives
Uros people live on floating homes made of plant materials
The Uros extended family lives under one roof. Each family unit has it's own hut, however there are hall-like structures connecting each hut.

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