Culture 🧠 Flashcards

1
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How many zodiac signs are there in Western astrology?

A

12

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2
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How many hours are in a week?

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168

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3
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What is the first sign of the zodiac?

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Aries

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4
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What is the origin of the croissant?

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Austria

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5
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What is the name of the primary ingredient in pesto?

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Basil

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6
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What is the name of the most consumed alcoholic beverage in the world?

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Beer

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7
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What is the most used spice in the world?

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Black pepper

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8
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What is the most common type of tea consumed worldwide?

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Black tea

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9
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Which country has won the most FIFA World Cups?

A

Brazil

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10
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Who is the top 3 coffee producer in the world? ⭐️

A

Brazil, Vietnam, Colombia

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11
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What is the traditional drink served with tapioca pearls?

A

Bubble tea

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12
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What is the smallest constellation that represents a zodiac sign?

A

Capricornus

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13
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What is the name of the largest carnival in the world?

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Carnival in Rio de Janeiro

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14
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What is the origin of Halloween?

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Celtic Festival of Samhain

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15
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What is the world’s most popular board game?

A

Chess

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16
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What is the primary ingredient in hummus?

A

Chickpeas

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17
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What is the main ingredient in falafel?

A

Chickpeas

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18
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Which country is credited with inventing paper money?

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China

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19
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What is the name of the soft drink that was originally green?

A

Coca-Cola

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20
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What is the name of the legendary one-eyed giant in Greek mythology?

A

Cyclops

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21
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What is the national flower of Mexico?

A

Dahlia

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22
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What is the name of the Hindu festival of lights?

A

Diwali

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23
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What is the astrological term for the apparent path of the Sun?

A

Ecliptic

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24
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What is the primary ingredient in miso?

A

Fermented soybeans

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25
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What is the most common type of tree used for Christmas trees?

A

Fir

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26
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What are the four elements in Western astrology?

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Fire, Earth, Air, Water

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27
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What is the name of the traditional Spanish dance characterized by clapping and stamping?

A

Flamenco

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28
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What is the main ingredient in tempura batter?

A

Flour

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29
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What is the oldest recorded musical instrument?

A

Flute

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30
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Which country exports the most perfume? ⭐️

A

France

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31
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What is the origin of the pretzel?

A

Germany

32
Q

What is the tallest building in the world?

A

Burj Khalifa (Dubai)

33
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What is the traditional gift for a 50th wedding anniversary?

A

Gold

34
Q

What is the traditional colour of St. Patrick’s Day?

A

Green

35
Q

What is the name of the most widely eaten fish in the world?

A

Herring

36
Q

Which religion celebrates Diwali?

A

Hinduism (also celebrated by Sikhs and Jains)

37
Q

What is the term for the longest side of a right triangle?

A

Hypotenuse

38
Q

What is the significance of the Taj Mahal?

A

It is a mausoleum built by Shah Jahan for his wife

39
Q

Which country has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites?

A

Italy

40
Q

Which country is the largest wine producer?

A

Italy

41
Q

What is the origin of the macaroon?

A

Italy

42
Q

What is the national dish of South Korea?

A

Kimchi

43
Q

What is the name of the first commercial airline?

A

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

44
Q

What is the traditional drink of Argentina?

A

Mate

45
Q

What is the origin of the Caesar salad? ⭐️

A

Mexico

46
Q

Which country was the first to grant women the right to vote?

A

New Zealand

47
Q

What is the name of the Buddhist state of enlightenment?

A

Nirvana

48
Q

What is the study of coins called?

A

Numismatics

49
Q

What is the traditional Japanese art of folding paper?

A

Origami

50
Q

What is the national dish of Spain?

A

Paella

51
Q

What is the national dish of Italy?

A

Pasta

52
Q

What is the name of the famous leaning tower in Italy?

A

Pisa

53
Q

What is the origin of the bagel?

A

Poland

54
Q

What is the traditional colour of mourning in Thailand?

A

Purple

55
Q

What is the origin of the term “baker’s dozen”?

A

Refers to 13 items (one extra for quality control)

56
Q

What is the most expensive spice by weight?

A

Saffron

57
Q

What is the primary ingredient in glass?

A

Sand (silica)

58
Q

How many colours are in a rainbow?

A

Seven

59
Q

What is the main ingredient in tofu?

A

Soybeans

60
Q

Which country consumes the most chocolate per capita?

A

Switzerland

61
Q

What is the name of the dance associated with Argentina?

A

Tango

62
Q

What is the most widely consumed beverage in the world after water?

A

Tea

63
Q

What is the only man-made object visible from space?

A

The Great Wall of China (debated)

64
Q

What is the symbol for the zodiac sign Aquarius?

A

The Water Bearer

65
Q

What is the name of the light Italian dessert made with mascarpone?

A

Tiramisu

66
Q

What is the national flower of the Netherlands?

A

Tulip

67
Q

What is the world’s largest ice cream manufacturer?

A

Unilever

68
Q

What is the tallest building in the world?

A

United Arab Emirates (Dubai)

69
Q

Which country imports the most perfume? ⭐️

A

United States

70
Q

What is the origin of fortune cookies?

A

United States (California)

71
Q

What is the name of the process of making wine?

A

Vinification

72
Q

What is the most common material used in making candles?

A

Wax

73
Q

Which company is known as the oldest operating brewery in the world?

A

Weihenstephan Brewery

74
Q

What is the name of the main currency used in Japan?

A

Yen

75
Q

What is the main ingredient in tzatziki sauce?

A

Yogurt

76
Q

In Greek mythology, who is the king of the gods?

A

Zeus