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Culture 🧠 Flashcards

1
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How many zodiac signs are there in Western astrology?

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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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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?

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Brazil

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

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Brazil, Vietnam, Colombia

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11
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What is the traditional drink served with tapioca pearls?

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Bubble tea

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

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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?

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Chess

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16
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What is the primary ingredient in hummus?

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Chickpeas

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17
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What is the main ingredient in falafel?

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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?

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Coca-Cola

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

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Cyclops

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21
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What is the national flower of Mexico?

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Dahlia

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

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Diwali

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

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Ecliptic

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24
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What is the primary ingredient in miso?

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Fermented soybeans

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

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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?

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Flamenco

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28
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What is the main ingredient in tempura batter?

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Flour

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29
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What is the oldest recorded musical instrument?

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Flute

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30
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Which country exports the most perfume? ⭐️

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France

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31
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What is the origin of the pretzel?

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Germany

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32
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What is the tallest building in the world?

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Burj Khalifa (Dubai)

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

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Gold

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34
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What is the traditional colour of St. Patrick’s Day?

35
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What is the name of the most widely eaten fish in the world?

36
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Which religion celebrates Diwali?

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Hinduism (also celebrated by Sikhs and Jains)

37
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What is the term for the longest side of a right triangle?

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Hypotenuse

38
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What is the significance of the Taj Mahal?

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It is a mausoleum built by Shah Jahan for his wife

39
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Which country has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites?

40
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Which country is the largest wine producer?

41
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What is the origin of the macaroon?

42
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What is the national dish of South Korea?

43
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What is the name of the first commercial airline?

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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

44
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What is the traditional drink of Argentina?

45
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What is the origin of the Caesar salad? ⭐️

46
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Which country was the first to grant women the right to vote?

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New Zealand

47
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What is the name of the Buddhist state of enlightenment?

48
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What is the study of coins called?

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Numismatics

49
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What is the traditional Japanese art of folding paper?

50
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What is the national dish of Spain?

51
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What is the national dish of Italy?

52
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What is the name of the famous leaning tower in Italy?

53
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What is the origin of the bagel?

54
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What is the traditional colour of mourning in Thailand?

55
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What is the origin of the term “baker’s dozen”?

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Refers to 13 items (one extra for quality control)

56
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What is the most expensive spice by weight?

57
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What is the primary ingredient in glass?

A

Sand (silica)

58
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How many colours are in a rainbow?

59
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What is the main ingredient in tofu?

60
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Which country consumes the most chocolate per capita?

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Switzerland

61
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What is the name of the dance associated with Argentina?

62
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What is the most widely consumed beverage in the world after water?

63
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What is the only man-made object visible from space?

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The Great Wall of China (debated)

64
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What is the symbol for the zodiac sign Aquarius?

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The Water Bearer

65
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What is the name of the light Italian dessert made with mascarpone?

66
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What is the national flower of the Netherlands?

67
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What is the world’s largest ice cream manufacturer?

68
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Which country imports the most perfume? ⭐️

A

United States

69
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What is the origin of fortune cookies?

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United States (California)

70
Q

What is the name of the process of making wine?

A

Vinification

71
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What is the most common material used in making candles?

72
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Which company is known as the oldest operating brewery in the world?

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Weihenstephan Brewery

73
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What is the name of the main currency used in Japan?

74
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What is the main ingredient in tzatziki sauce?

75
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In Greek mythology, who is the king of the gods?

76
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Which zodiac sign, often referred to as the 13th sign?

A

Ophiuchus (between Scorpio and Sagittarius)

77
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In what country is it illegal to own only one guinea pig? ⭐

A

Switzerland

78
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Which city has the most vending machines per capita? ⭐

79
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Which city has the most bridges in the world? ⭐

80
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What is the capital city that is highest above sea level? ⭐

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La Paz, Bolivia

81
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Which city has the most billionaires? ⭐

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New York City

82
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Where is the biggest mall of the world?

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Teheran (Iran)

83
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Which fruit varieties is known as Lady Finger and Blue Java? ⭐

84
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Which spice is derived from crocus flowers? ⭐

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