International Culture Quiz

Which traditional home is made from felt and used by people who move often across grassy plains?

1. igloo
2. treehouse
3. yurt
4. wooden cabin

Answer: (c) yurt

Match the objects to the country where it is traditionally played: Item Origin 1. Saree a. Mongolia 2. Yurt b. India 3. Bagpipes c. Australia 4. Didgeridoo d. Scotland

1. 1→b, 2→a, 3→d, 4→c
2. 1→a, 2→b, 3→c, 4→d
3. 1→c, 2→d, 3→b, 4→a
4. 1→b, 2→a, 3→c, 4→d

Answer: (a) 1→b, 2→a, 3→d, 4→c

Which of these is a home specially made for cold weather living?

1. yurt
2. treehouse
3. igloo
4. tent

Answer: (c) igloo

Which of these pictures shows a famous floating market where people shop from boats?

Answer: (a)

Which of these images shows the famous Carnival celebrated with masks and parades in Brazil?

Answer: (d)

What language is mainly spoken in Brazil?

1. Spanish
2. Portuguese
3. French
4. Italian

Answer: (b) Portuguese

The image shows a colourful wooden spinning toy from Japan often used during festivals. What is this traditional toy called?

1. Boomerang
2. Yo-yo
3. Kendama
4. Koma

Answer: (d) Koma

This image shows a large temple made of stone with steep steps and flat tops, located in Mexico. What is this structure?

1. Egyptian Sphinx
2. Roman Amphitheatre
3. Mayan Pyramid
4. Greek Parthenon

Answer: (c) Mayan Pyramid

Which of these images shows the traditional dress worn in South Korea during celebrations?

Answer: (b)

Which of these pictures shows people celebrating Holi, the festival of colours?

Answer: (a)