International/Intercultural Final

Which 2 languages are the official languages of Kenya? a. English and Spanish b. English and Swahili c. Swahili and Bantu d. Bantu and English

B. English and Swahili

New Zealand's national sport is soccer. A) True B) False; rugby

B. False; rugby

The majority of people in Israel follow which diet: a Keto b Kosher c Gluten Free d Vegan

B. Kosher

Before becoming modern day Israel, the land belonged to a Iran b Palestine c Egypt d United States

B. Palestine

This is the ancient custom where the widows sacrifice their life willingly or by force after their husband's death, which is banned now? a) swagath b) sathi c) sutra d) swayamvara

B. Sathi

Which dance originated in Argentina? a. Waltz b. Tango c. Salsa d. Fox Trot

B. Tango

Which is the most popular mode of transportation in Poland? a. cars/vehicles b. trains c. airplane d. taxi

B. Trains

What is a telenovela? a.) A novel from Spain b.) A Spanish soap opera c.) A Spanish reality show d.) A reality show in Chile

B. a Spanish soap opera

Despite extreme work hours, Japan's productivity rating is: a) highest out of all G7 nations b) lowest out of all G7 nations c) highest out of every country in the world d) a fake idea created by the working class to usurp power

B. lowest out of all G7 nations

The term used to refer to the biological features based on chromosomal evidence that distinguishes male from female is A. biological self B. sex C. biological features D. gender

B. sex

Which trend used to be considered fashionable in Vietnam's ancient time? A. foot binding B. teeth dying C. hair dying D. skin bleaching

B. teeth dying

1. Many well-known children's stories such as The Little Mermaid, The Princess and the Pea, and The Ugly Duckling, were writing by this Danish author: A. Thomas Dam B. Georg Carstensen C. Hans Christian Anderson D. Inger Christensen

C. Hans Christian Anderson

What culture was forced to flee Laos for the US? a. Amish b. Acadians c. Hmong d. Cajuns

C. Hmong

What is the currency of India? a) Ringgit b) Rupiah c) Indian Rupee d) Indian dollar

C. Indian Rupee

What is the youngest boys and girls can get married in Kuwait?

Girls 15, boys 17

What sea borders 3/4 sides of Greece? A. Black Sea B. Mediterranean Sea C. Caribbean Sea D. Baltic Sea

Mediterranean Sea

What percentage of Amish youth choose to accept Amish identity? a. 40-50% b. 80-90% c. 20-30% d. 60-70%

b. 80-90%

The word or phrase most often used to describe the assimilation of early immigrants into the US was_________ a. multiculturalism b. melting pot c. salad d. stew

b. melting pot

Spanglish is an example of _____ a. a cultural language b. an artificial language c. code-switching d. esperanto

c. code switching

Amish settlements in the US are examples of voluntary _____ in American society a. assimilation b. integration c. separation d. marginalization

c. separation

What is the percentage of indigenous populations among the world's population? a. 10% b. 30% c. 20% d. 5%

d. 5%

The Hmong, who left Laos and the Montagnards who left Vietnam experienced ______ when they arrived in the US a. assimilation b. separation c. integration d. marginalization

d. marginalization

Gelassenheit is a common German word in Amish life that means _____ a. integration b. separation c. asssimilation d. submission

d. submission

T/F: Sweden and Denmark have a low percentage of children born outside of marriage

false

T/F: a thousand years ago in rural china, women devised a secret language called Feng Shui

false

T/F: the Human Development Index is a measure of life expectancy, education, and political participation

false

T/F: the US was the first country to grant women the right to vote

false

T/F; according to Hofstede's theory of masculinity versus femininity, the Nordic countries rank high in femininity and rank lowest in gender equality

false

T/F: Among the world's illiterates, women outnumber men 2-1

true

T/F: China's one child policy has created the world's largest elderly population no longer able to rely on a large family to provide care in old age

true

T/F: Cultures regulate how many spouses a person can have, which partner has more authority and dominance in the union, and from what group a person can choose a partner

true

T/F: Diaspora refer to groups who have been forced to move from one part of the world to another

true

T/F: Mexico has a history of male chauvinism where millions of women suffer from workplace discrimination and physical/psychological abuse due to a long standing cultural value of machismo

true

T/F: Saudi Arabian Society is structured to keep a woman within strictly defined limits to protect her

true

T/F: The majority of Saudi Women are willing to accept the woman's position in society to guarantee the security that Islamic traditions provide even if it means strict codes of behavior and dress

true

What does the red dye on Easter Eggs resemble? A. Blood of Christ B. Eternal Life C. Sacrifice D. Love

A. Blood of Christ

What is the traditional celebratory clothing of Norway called? A. Bunad B. Gulag C. Loote D. Adobe

A. Bunad

Which of the following is NOT a funeral custom in Poland? a. Burning flowers given at the funeral b. covering the mirrors in the presence of the deceased c. stopping the clocks nearby within the lasts few breaths of the dying d. the night before the funeral, the loved ones sing, pray, and cry to keep evil spirits away

A. Burning flowers given at the funeral

What is Argentina's primary religion? a. Catholicism b. Buddhism c. Hinduism d. Non-religious

A. Catholicism

The Maori people are from what descent? A) Polynesian B) African C) Italian D) French

A. Polynesian

Vietnam is a ______ shaped country A. S B. D C. A D. I

A. S

_____ was the last country in the world to allow women to drive A. Saudi Arabia B. Iraq C. Mozambique D. Egypt

A. Saudi Arabia

The name of the Maori meeting ground is the "marae." A) True B) False

A. True

The "Lazo", in Mexican wedding culture, represents what? a.) a lasso, representing the fact that the couple will be together for eternity. b.) coins, representing the husband's ability to support the wife c.) Godparents who help pay for the couples wedding d.) a lasso, representing the couple being "tied down"

A. a lasso, representing the fact that the couple will be together for enternity

When creating the Tivoli Gardens in Denmark, Georg Carstensen was inspired by Walt Disney's Disney World.

ANSWER: FALSE (Walt Disney was inspired by the Tivoli gardens when creating Disney World.)

Which of the following defines the Danish term Hygge? A. The traditional Danish meal of rye bread with toppings. B. It is a common term that means "Hello" C. It is a term that cannot fully be translated but is described to mean coziness and surrounding yourself with things that make life good. D. It is a term meant to describe the trusting nature of the Danish culture.

C. It is a term that cannot fully be translated but is described to mean coziness and surrounding yourself with things that make life good.

Who were the FIRST settlers of New Zealand? A) French B) Spanish C) Maori D) British

C. Maori

"Gohan" means both rice and: a) lollipop b) Dragon Ball Z character c) meal d) raccoon

C. Meal

Which of these animals are NOT considered one of the "Big Five" most poached animals in Kenya? a. Lion b. Leopard c. Monkey d. Rhino

C. Monkey

Does Greece celebrate birthdays how we do in the US? A. No, they don't give gifts like us B. Yes, birthdays are celebrated the same! C. No, they don't celebrate birthdays, they have namedays D. No, Greeks don't like cake & ice cream.

C. No, they don't celebrate birthdays, they have namedays

What continent is Mexico a part of? a.) South America b.) Antartica c.) North America d.) Africa

C. North America

A very popular myth in Poland is which of the following? a. All Poles are short b. All Poles have red hair c. Poles are offended and find it rather rude when you don't make a "happy plate" d. Poles get angry when asked about the Holocaust

C. Poles are offended and find it rather rude when you don't make a "happy plate"

Which of the following is true of Nordic countries? A. they rank low on foreign aid B. They have low divorce rates C. They lead the world in gender equality D. They lack affordable childcare

C. They lead the world in gender equality

Which is not a Norse god? A. Thor B. Odin C. Zeus D. Loki

C. Zeus

Which instrument is not part of the typical Mariachi band? a.) Trumpet b.) Guitar c.) Flute d.) Violin

C. flute

How many regions is Vietnam divided into? A. five B. two C. three D. Twenty

C. three

What is the most popular form of transportation in Argentina? a. Long-distance busses b. Long-distance trains c. Taxi service d. All the above

D. All of the above

Which religion does not have sacred ties to Israel a Judaism b Islam c Christianity d Buddhism

D. Buddhism

All the following statements are true about Denmark except, A. The Dane's main form of transportation is cycling. B. Denmark is among the countries across the world with the lowest amount of income inequalities. C. Denmark is home to the creators of the children's toys the Good Luck Troll and LEGO. D. Denmark shares a boarder with Scotland.

D. Denmark shares a boarder with Scotland.

_______ was the first country to allow women to vote in 1893 A. France B. United Kingdom C. Australia D. New Zealand

D. New Zealand

What is the dominant faith in Mexico? a.) Islam b.) Eastern Orthodox Catholicism c.) Hindu d.) Roman Catholicism

D. Roman Catholicism

What is the most popular sport in Norway? A. Bowling B. Swimming C. Golf D. Skiing

D. Skiing

Why do people in Kenya use the left hand to grasp the right wrist while shaking hands? a. To have something to hold on to b. As a sign of social class c. Occupying both hands is a sign of acceptance d. To show that they are harmless and have no ill intents

D. To show that they are harmless and have no ill intents

What is the name of the concept that says imperfection is what makes life interesting? a) wasabi b) teriyaki c) karate d) wabi-sabi

D. Wabi-sabi

What is the name of the Maori welcome, which translates to, "sharing of breath?" A) iwi B) tapu C) haka D) hongi

D. hongi

This is an art form that originated in India to keep the body and mind in control? a) kathak b) Kathakali c) Kalaripayattu d) yoga

D. yoga

What is true about China's one-child campaign A. created the Little Emporers syndrome B. created an unnatural imbalance between the number of boy and girl babies born C. introduced the 4-2-1 problem D. coerced millions of women to have abortions and be sterilized E. all of these

E. all of these

Greece is a dry country True False

False

Greece is predominantly Muslim True False

False

Israel is an Islamic state that speaks French as its primary language.

False

T/F: Donald Trump is the only president that has had policy on border control with Mexico.

False

T/F: In Argentina, a handshake and embrace with a kiss to the cheek is the normal greeting, but men do not kiss each other's cheek when greeting.

False

T/F: In Indian cultures, a man is considered a descendant only of his father and his paternal grandfather. A man's honor also resides in the number of sons he sires

False

T/F: Mexicans do NOT have access to the internet.

False

T/F: Only 10% of women in Mexico have experienced violence in Mexico.

False

True or False: Islam is the official religion of Norway

False

According to typical marriage traditions in Kenya, the bride's family cannot back out once they have made it to the wedding day.

False (Can back out until moments before the wedding)

The primary religion in Poland is Muslim

False (Catholicism)

T/F: Ho Chi Minh City is the smallest city in Vietnam

False (largest)

Is India the top producer of rice in the world.

False. It is the top producer of spices.

What is Kuwait' biggest religion?

Islam

Does Kuwait offer free healthcare to non-Kuwaiti?

No

Are you allowed to drink alcohol in Kuwait.

No-it is a dry country

What was the operation called when America intervened in Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990?

Operation Desert Storm

Ashton Celka's grandmother is a Holocaust survivor from Poland

True

Is Taj Mahal one of the seven wonders of the world

True

Norway traces its origins back to the Vikings (True or False)

True

T/F: Day of the Dead is a holiday in which the spirits return to the world of the living for one day of the year to be with their families.

True

T/F: Fashion trends are very important in Argentina.

True

T/F: Hue was once the capital of Vietnam

True

T/F: The Virgin of Guadalupe is a representation of the Virgin Mary.

True

T/F: The first law passed by the Chinese Communist Party gave women the right to own property and when married to use their own names

True

T/F: Worldwide, women's representation in national parliaments is about 22%

True

T/F: half of the world's maternal, newborn, and childhood deaths occur in Sub-Saharan Africa

True

The Holocaust was one of the most horrific events in history, with the extermination of over 3 million Jews, destroying over 90% of their population.

True

The Maasai people in Kenya believe that having large earlobes is a sign of great wisdom.

True

The current monarch, Queen Margrethe II, is linked to the oldest lineage in Europe, dating back to early 900 AD and Viking King Gorm.

True

The lineage of the Jews can be traced back to Abraham.

True

True or False: Japanese people are mainly Buddhists, Shintoists, or both.

True

True or False: Women in Japan were traditionally viewed as subservient.

True