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76 Culture Mixes quizzes and 650 Culture Mixes trivia questions.
1.
The Birds and the Bees
  The Birds and the Bees   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Here are ten cultural beliefs about pregnancy and birth from around the world. Have fun, or, at the very least, keep pushing.
Average, 10 Qns, Creedy, Jul 08 13
Average
Creedy gold member
2121 plays
2.
Out With the New In With the Old
  Out With the New, In With the Old   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Countries have become so multi-cultural that we tend to forget our roots. So...out with the new and in with these old national costumes of a time gone by...but never forgotton.
Average, 10 Qns, Plodd, Jan 10 15
Average
Plodd
1045 plays
3.
  A Gesture in Another Culture   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The way in which emotions are displayed in gesture can vary greatly from culture to culture. Even the most simplistic gesture can cause outrage if exhibited in the wrong setting. This quiz looks at the hows and whys. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Apr 09 20
Average
doublemm gold member
Apr 09 20
2865 plays
4.
  Miscellaneous Multipedal Mixture   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
As part of "Mike and Rowena's Invertebrate Inquizitions", this quiz looks at the roles of invertebrates in the many cultures around the world, from strange superstitions to stories of the Earth's creation. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, May 10 10
Average
doublemm gold member
5452 plays
5.
  What Happens After - Gulp - Death?   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ten very different funeral practices by different cultures throughout the world. Stay healthy.
Average, 10 Qns, Creedy, Jan 12 24
Average
Creedy gold member
Jan 12 24
1203 plays
6.
  Monsters of the World   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There are many things that unite us all as human beings. One uniting factor you may not think of is monsters. Every culture around the globe has invented some kind of monster, but do you know where these famous beasts come from?
Average, 10 Qns, Emerald88, Apr 22 15
Average
Emerald88
5376 plays
7.
  Condolence and Support   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is for anyone who has ever wondered what to say to someone who has lost. It focuses on letters, but may be helpful even if you choose not to write.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy, May 14 18
Average
stuthehistoryguy gold member
May 14 18
2533 plays
8.
  Belly Buttons and Lint   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
My ever so cultured husband, Lint Umbilicus, and I decided to go for a "naval" honeymoon trip around the world to study the history of belly buttons in various cultures. It was very enlightening. Here are some facts from the trip.
Easier, 10 Qns, Creedy, Jun 07 20
Easier
Creedy gold member
Jun 07 20
1153 plays
9.
  Morning   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Across the globe, the light of dawn heralds a new day. Try these mixed questions about "morning"--the word, and the places we find it in various cultures. Should be easy.
Easier, 10 Qns, Godwit, Dec 22 23
Easier
Godwit gold member
Dec 22 23
869 plays
10.
  Can I See Some ID?   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Pilchard King is looking at giving his shoal a revamp. He has invited ten delegations from around the world to illustrate something unique from their culture that may be used to identify themselves.
Average, 10 Qns, ajwtimperley, Jan 12 11
Average
ajwtimperley
1826 plays
trivia question Quick Question
Members of which religious group do not shake hands with members of the opposite sex outside their family?

From Quiz "Manners Maketh Man"




11.
  Drinking Beer on the Bier   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In Australia, a wake is an opportunity to catch up with friends, have a drink and celebrate the life of one who has passed. It made me wonder how other funerals may be conducted around the globe. This is what I found...
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Jun 18 21
Average
pollucci19 gold member
Jun 18 21
292 plays
12.
  One Man's Expedition   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ian has decided that being a Beeronian will not help him with understanding his 'Ian-ness', so he is off to find his real roots. Let's see where he goes!
Easier, 10 Qns, beergirllaura, Nov 07 11
Easier
beergirllaura
697 plays
13.
  Everything Stops for Tea   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Light meals, tea and coffee breaks, and other informal ways for people to get together are common to many cultures. Let's explore some of these interesting traditions!
Average, 10 Qns, LadyNym, Jan 01 16
Average
LadyNym gold member
573 plays
14.
  Country Down   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Can you guess which country is "down" with the following cultural events and items? This quiz is for Beck's 'Morning Phase' Album Challenge.
Easier, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Jun 16 23
Recommended for grades: 8,9,10
Easier
Joepetz gold member
Jun 16 23
816 plays
15.
  Days of the Dead   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Bring a dish, because we've got some hungry ghosts in this quiz who are looking to join a party! This quiz looks at ten different customs and holidays around the world meant to worship the dead. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Jan 02 19
Average
kyleisalive editor
Jan 02 19
281 plays
16.
  Cake and Death   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Food is often a key part of various festivals and customs that honour death. Here are a few examples from around the world.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Aug 06 18
Average
zorba_scank gold member
Aug 06 18
377 plays
17.
  Hangover   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
'Share the wine at my table...' Wine, beer and other alcoholic drinks have been around for thousands of years, and this quiz looks at rituals and beliefs involving alcohol in different countries.
Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette, Dec 07 19
Average
Kankurette gold member
Dec 07 19
312 plays
18.
  Hula, Hora, Haka, Et Alia   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about tribal and ethnic dance forms from some of the world's more traditional cultures. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Jul 06 16
Average
shvdotr gold member
236 plays
19.
  You Can When You're Old Enough   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
When you are a child you are often told that you can do something when you are old enough, which usually means when you are an adult. Let's take a look at some of the rites of passage into adulthood that are practiced around the world.
Average, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, Jun 26 21
Average
dcpddc478
Jun 26 21
3096 plays
20.
  Chock Full of Cultural Oats   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz about cultural tidbits from 10 different countries around the world.
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Feb 20 17
Average
Joepetz gold member
491 plays
21.
  Manners Maketh Man   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If there's one thing that people all over the world can't stand, it's rudeness - but rudeness is relative! What might be harmless in one culture may be considered impolite in another. This quiz takes a look at manners and etiquette across the globe.
Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette, Jan 12 19
Average
Kankurette gold member
Jan 12 19
334 plays
22.
  Baby Driver   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ten questions for you on how baby carriers were, and often still are, utilised in various cultures around the world. Enjoy the quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, Creedy, Jul 26 13
Average
Creedy gold member
719 plays
23.
  Festival Fun with the Beeronians   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Beeronians, as you can probably guess by our name, love to party. Come along with us and raise a glass to the good times, as we tour some of the events and festivals local to where we live.
Average, 10 Qns, rubytops, Jun 16 23
Average
rubytops gold member
Jun 16 23
431 plays
24.
  Hold Your Breath and the Door!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Etiquette varies between countries and cultures and is something you should be aware of if travelling on business or pleasure. This quiz focuses on business etiquette around the world.
Average, 10 Qns, lones78, Dec 27 20
Average
lones78 gold member
Dec 27 20
627 plays
25.
  Titles and Honorifics   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
In many cultures, titles and honorifics can indicate a person's place in society, occupation, or achievements. How many of these do you know?
Tough, 15 Qns, LilahDeDah, Jan 29 16
Tough
LilahDeDah
2460 plays
26.
  What in the World Are They Talking About? Part 2   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
More cultural signs from around the world in a follow-up to my first quiz on this topic. Your job, as before, is to work out what in the world these folk are talking about.
Average, 10 Qns, smeone, Oct 19 14
Average
smeone
501 plays
27.
  This Is How to Be Absolutely Offensive    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
What might be offensive to you might not be offensive to me. All countries and cultures have their own customs and beliefs that when approached by foreigners may be deemed as inappropriate. This quiz will look at these offenses. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, apathy100, Sep 17 16
Average
apathy100 gold member
462 plays
28.
  He Doesn't Even Notice Me!   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Around the world, and throughout history, women have done many things to their bodies and used many products to get noticed by the men in their cultures. These are a few of the many cultural practices used for beautification.
Tough, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, Jun 01 23
Tough
dcpddc478
Jun 01 23
1085 plays
29.
  Pillow Fight!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Everyone sleeps, but not everyone sleeps the same way, or with the same type of pillow. This quiz is about pillows and their use around the world and throughout history.
Average, 10 Qns, jcpetersen, Nov 09 15
Average
jcpetersen
403 plays
30.
  International Festivals   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Our world is extremely diverse and contains many famous festivals. Our team, the Internationals, has prepared a quiz for you about some festivals from our home countries. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, triviaking162, Oct 20 14
Average
triviaking162
448 plays
31.
  What in the World are You Talking About?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Certain cultural signs are often a clue to where on earth we might be. This quiz will suggest encounters you might have with people around the world. Your job is to decide what these encounters are most likely to mean.
Average, 10 Qns, smeone, Oct 26 14
Average
smeone
463 plays
32.
  The Eventful Dark   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on some of the Festival of Lights around the world whose potency would not be possible without the dark.
Average, 10 Qns, riflingthruit, Jan 07 13
Average
riflingthruit
319 plays
33.
  Fantasy Dinner Party No-no's   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
After winning an online auction, you are the proud owner of a time machine. Being the fun-loving fellow you are, you've secured dinner party invitations throughout time. Better make sure you know your dinnertime etiquette before setting off!
Average, 10 Qns, arthurdent001, Sep 22 14
Average
arthurdent001
557 plays
34.
  Places We Have Lived    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The "LIGHTHEARTED RETURN" team is made up of a wide range of Nations and cultures. We thought a quiz about "Places We Have Lived" would be an excellent choice for our first team quiz. Please come along as we learn some interesting facts about each other.
Average, 10 Qns, chris1162, Feb 27 17
Average
chris1162 gold member
411 plays
35.
  A Worldly Invitation    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Upon opening my mail, I received ten birthday invitations from some friends who live on different continents. Would you please accompany me to their birthday celebrations? I can bring as many friends as I want.
Tough, 10 Qns, Irishrosy, Oct 23 14
Tough
Irishrosy
358 plays
36.
  Home Sweet Home    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
We're the Almost Angels and we've gathered some interesting facts about the places aound the world that we call home. Play now and learn more!
Tough, 10 Qns, rubytops, Aug 12 13
Tough
rubytops gold member
924 plays
37.
  Traditions of Kilted Kangas World    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Join us as we share our traditions or customs around the world of the Kilted Kangas.
Average, 10 Qns, ClaudiaCat, Sep 10 19
Average
ClaudiaCat gold member
Sep 10 19
207 plays
38.
  Cultural no-no's and oddities   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some blunders you can avoid if you are about to hit the road for exotic and faraway places.
Average, 10 Qns, russalka, Aug 07 14
Average
russalka
462 plays
39.
  More cultural oddities from around the world    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Oddities" to us, perfectly normal for them!
Tough, 10 Qns, russalka, Aug 28 14
Tough
russalka
265 plays
40.
  Around the World in Ten Anchovies    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a team quiz, written to celebrate the Anchovies' first birthday, and all the questions are about celebrations and commemorations. Join us on a world tour to see Anchovies celebrating in their natural habitat world-wide.
Difficult, 10 Qns, lesley153, Dec 10 08
Difficult
lesley153
675 plays
41.
  The Wonderful World of Death    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about some of the various death practices that cultures or individuals around the world perform. It includes some modern day practices as well as death practices throughout history.
Tough, 10 Qns, club_soda, Feb 06 19
Tough
club_soda
Feb 06 19
631 plays
42.
  Out of the Dark and into the Light    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz explores some ethnic groups you might not have heard of. I'll give you an ethnic group, and you tell me what continent they are indigenous to. Things could get tricky. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, Oidioid32123, Feb 25 14
Average
Oidioid32123
308 plays
43.
  Digging the Desert    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Most people wouldn't want to live in the desert, but these people totally dig it! This quiz will test you on different cultures who live in desert areas across the world.
Average, 10 Qns, Oidioid32123, Mar 13 14
Average
Oidioid32123
397 plays
44.
  The Eagle has landed - as a Kiwi!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I moved from the United States to New Zealand some time ago. There were a few things to get used to living in Aotearoa (The 'Land of the Long White Cloud' in Maori). See how many you know.
Average, 10 Qns, Xibor, Jun 04 23
Average
Xibor
Jun 04 23
254 plays
45.
  K is for Culture?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Does culture begin with a K? In this quiz it does...see if you can figure out these kultural questions...
Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Nov 29 02
Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
1350 plays
46.
  Is it Left or Right?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Different cultures have different associations with the concepts of left and right. Can you tell whether the answer is left or right?
Average, 10 Qns, Ellabear, Nov 06 19
Average
Ellabear
Nov 06 19
477 plays
47.
  Where in the World Am I From?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's a quiz about demonyms or a name for the residents of cities, states, and countries from around the world.
Average, 10 Qns, dopest, Oct 22 22
Average
dopest
Oct 22 22
589 plays
48.
  Random World Culture    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Are you interested in various cultures throughout the world? Check these questions out...
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Apr 25 09
Very Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
2659 plays
49.
  World Festivals    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do you know your world festivals? Here are some to enjoy...
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Jun 06 20
Very Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
Jun 06 20
1394 plays
50.
  World of People    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'll name a race or tribe, you identify the country they come from.
Difficult, 10 Qns, awkins, Apr 28 22
Difficult
awkins
Apr 28 22
1322 plays
51.
  What in the World is THAT?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about objects and traditions from all around the world. Try and guess what the words mean to answer the questions. Have fun!
Difficult, 10 Qns, strilenca, Apr 01 21
Difficult
strilenca
Apr 01 21
590 plays
52.
  Culture Mix 6    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
Some more culture questions for you to enjoy...good luck.
Very Difficult, 5 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Oct 16 10
Very Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
1971 plays
53.
  Random Culture Mix 23    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
Yet more in the series...
Very Difficult, 5 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Jul 26 09
Very Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
899 plays
54.
  Random Culture Mix 15    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
Lovely culture questions from around the world...enjoy!
Difficult, 5 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Dec 20 16
Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
619 plays
55.
  Culture Mix 5    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
Have you had enough of world cultures? Neither have I!
Difficult, 5 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Apr 20 08
Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
996 plays
56.
  Culture Mix 2    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
Have fun with more cultural questions!
Difficult, 5 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Oct 19 15
Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
1875 plays
57.
  Random Culture Mix 17    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
Drink Cultura!
Difficult, 5 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Dec 05 20
Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
Dec 05 20
697 plays
58.
  Culture Mix 11    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
Still haven't had enough culture questions? Hang on for the ride...
Very Difficult, 5 Qns, thejazzkickazz, May 23 04
Very Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
793 plays
59.
  Culture Mix 9    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
Here are some more random culture questions for you to enjoy.
Very Difficult, 5 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Nov 06 19
Very Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
Nov 06 19
944 plays
60.
  Figures and Phrases from World Cultures    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Questions about cultures from around the world. Enjoy!
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Jun 16 23
Very Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
Jun 16 23
805 plays
61.
  Random Culture Mix 14    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
More random questions on people, history and culture. Enjoy!
Very Difficult, 5 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Feb 21 23
Very Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
Feb 21 23
971 plays
62.
  Random Culture Mix 18    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
More random culture....for those who haven't got enough...there really is never enough culture...
Very Difficult, 5 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Jun 13 22
Very Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
Jun 13 22
736 plays
63.
  Culture Mix 8    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
Here are some more questions celebrating world cultures...get cultured!
Difficult, 5 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Aug 13 11
Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
870 plays
64.
  Culture Mix 4    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
More Random Culture for those who are open to it!
Difficult, 5 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Apr 30 20
Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
Apr 30 20
708 plays
65.
  Cultural Entries    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
More names and titles - perhaps you will delve into these works- try a serving of Milhaud over the Discourses of Montaigne.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, May 25 22
Very Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
May 25 22
877 plays
66.
  Culture Mix 7    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
Yet another random mix of culture questions to sooth your Epicurean soul. Enjoy!
Difficult, 5 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Aug 14 01
Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
1250 plays
67.
  Culture Mix 1    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
Random Trivia questions about world cultures...
Very Difficult, 5 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Feb 23 17
Very Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
1378 plays
68.
  Random Culture Mix 19    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
Yet more culture questions for you brave ones out there...
Difficult, 5 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Oct 16 10
Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
576 plays
69.
  Random Culture Mix 13    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
Another in a series of quizzes about culture tidbits from around the world.
Very Difficult, 5 Qns, thejazzkickazz, May 10 11
Very Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
673 plays
70.
  Random World Cultures    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
These are totally random questions about culture and civilization....enjoy.
Impossible, 5 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Aug 14 01
Impossible
thejazzkickazz gold member
973 plays
71.
  General World Culture2    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
Difficult, 5 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Aug 14 01
Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
931 plays
72.
  Random Culture Mix 16    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
More culture questions for those few of you who just can't get enough...
Difficult, 5 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Feb 05 21
Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
Feb 05 21
948 plays
73.
  Culture Mix 10    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
Random culture questions with your name on them...
Difficult, 5 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Sep 08 21
Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
Sep 08 21
685 plays
74.
  Culture Mix 3    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
More random culture questions to whet your trivia whistle!
Difficult, 5 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Feb 23 15
Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
709 plays
75.
  Random Culture Mix 21    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
Random culture mixture....you know the drill.
Difficult, 5 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Feb 02 24
Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
Feb 02 24
534 plays
76.
  General World Culture4    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
Cultural tidbits from around the world.
Very Difficult, 5 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Jun 30 15
Very Difficult
thejazzkickazz gold member
1091 plays

Culture Mixes Trivia Questions

1. In which country is it customary for couples to share a cup of sake at weddings, in a ceremony called 'san san kudo'?

From Quiz
Hangover

Answer: Japan

At Japanese weddings, sake is traditionally served in a ceremonial cup called a sakazuki. 'San san kudo' literally means 'three three nine times' and involves the bridal couple, and sometimes their parents as well, taking three sips each from three sakazuki stacked on top of each other. The reason why three is a symbolic and lucky number is because it cannot be divided in two. The number three is also said to represent the heavens, the earth and humanity; love, wisdom and happiness, three qualities of a marriage that should grow over time; or three human flaws, hatred, passion and ignorance.

2. A group of children is patiently waiting outside a Scottish bride-to-be's home. As the bride and her father leave in the bridal car, the bride's father leans out the car window and throws handfuls of what to the waiting kids?

From Quiz Traditions of Kilted Kangas World

Answer: Money

It has been the custom for many, many years in Scotland for the bride's father to throw handfuls of money from the bridal car to the waiting children. News of a wedding spreads like a wildfire amongst the kids in towns or villages and they gather in crowds outside the bride's home waiting impatiently for the handfuls of coins to be thrown by the bride's father. As he throws the coins the children all make a mad scramble to collect as much money as they can thus this custom is known in my part of Scotland as a scramble. This custom continues today and my own father threw scramble money from my wedding car. Question by scotsbluebell

3. What innocuous-seeming gesture can be considered to be rude in Greece?

From Quiz Manners Maketh Man

Answer: Waving

If you want to insult someone in Greece, hold up your hand with your palm facing towards them with your fingers spread. This gesture is known as a 'moutza', and a double moutza involves using both hands, with one palm pressed against the back of the other hand. Because waving at people generally involves pointing your palm outwards, it can come across as rude in Greece.

4. Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a festival rooted in what nation's customs?

From Quiz Days of the Dead

Answer: Mexico

Perhaps the most famous of the festivals around the world made to honour the dead, Día de los Muertos traces its origins back to the Aztec people who used the ceremonies to worship a God of the underworld. In modern times, the festival is garish, loud, and celebratory, with much of its aesthetic being known the world over. The ceremony is usually held during the first two days of November to worship friends and family who have passed. The event has since been placed on the UNESCO list for Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

5. "Dia de Muertos" or the "Day of the Dead" is celebrated in Mexico to coincide with the Christian observances of Allhallowtide. Traditionally, the alcoholic beverage of pulque is consumed on this day. What is it made of?

From Quiz Cake and Death

Answer: Agave

This cultural festival dates back many centuries prior to Western colonization of the region. Originally it used to be celebrated at the start of the summer season. After Spanish colonization, the dates were moved to 31 October - 2 November to coincide with the Catholic period of Allhallowtide which has a similar theme of remembering the dead. Food is prepared to offer to dead ancestors as well as for celebrations with the family on this day. Traditionally, pulque was prepared from the fermented sap of the agave plant and consumed on this day. Other festival treats include sweets called calaveras (sugar skulls) and sweet rolls called pan de muerto.

6. What eight-day event happens in early October and involves many different stops along 40 miles of Highway 90 on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi?

From Quiz Festival Fun with the Beeronians

Answer: Cruisin' The Coast

"Cruisin' The Coast" started as an annual event in 1996 with 374 registered vehicles, and is open to classic, hot rods and antique cars (25 years old or older). There are stops at most of the Mississippi Gulf Coast cities within 5 miles of Hwy 90. The Mississippi Gulf Coast consists of three counties along the Gulf of Mexico, and in Harrison Country the highway follows the 26 mile long beach. In 2017, over 8,000 registered vehicles, along with many unregistered ones, drove along the coast. The official events take place during daylight hours while most of the casinos on the coast have special parking for the cruisers to attend their night events which are mainly 1950s themed. The three other events are also real events. "Smokin' the Sound" is a power- boat race along casino row, just a couple of hundred feet off the beach alongside Hwy 90. The event is held over five days with the race finals on a Sunday in late April or early May. The "Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon" started in 2016, with both full and half marathons running along the sand beach board walk and the closed off south side of Hwy 90, and is held over the first weekend of December. "Beauvoir Fall Muster" is held at the last home of the President of the Confederate States, Jefferson Davis, over looking the highway and the beach where historical civil war battles are re-enacted in the grounds. These are held during a weekend in late October or early November. Submitted by gshorey

7. The famous Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez is best known internationally for pioneering which literary genre?

From Quiz Chock Full of Cultural Oats

Answer: Magical realism

Two of Marquez's most famous works are "One Hundred Years of Solitude" and "Love in the Time of Cholera". He is one of, if not the, most famous authors of magical realism. Magical realism is a literary movement where the lives of ordinary (almost boring) people and places are interrupted by a supernatural element. Often, the supernatural element is subtle and characterized by events that seem impossible rather than some more overt magical element.

8. In some parts of Eastern Indonesia, what do family members do, sometimes for years, to the deceased?

From Quiz What Happens After - Gulp - Death?

Answer: Take it with them on family outings

In a part of eastern Indonesia called Tana Toraja, funeral services - when they eventually take place - involve the entire village in a massive celebration. During these occasions, a water buffalo is then sacrificed to carry the remains of the deceased into the afterlife with it. However, long before that hearty occasion takes place, and this can sometimes be years, the dead person, who is kept in a separate bedroom in the house, is still treated as a living entity. This treatment includes symbolic feeding and tending to, and being tidied up to accompany the family whenever they go out. "Oh look, here comes some Australian tourists. Let's introduce them to mother".

9. When we say "morning" in English, or any other language, we mean which time of day?

From Quiz Morning

Answer: Sunrise

Around the world the transition from darkness to the light of dawn is recognized and celebrated. Originally the word "morning" meant sunrise, the time of 'morrow' or the new day. Morning has come to mean all of the hours between sunrise, or for some cultures midnight, and noon.

10. Most people tend to associate tea time with a mid-afternoon break. However, what do people in some parts of the UK refer to when they mention "tea"?

From Quiz Everything Stops for Tea

Answer: Evening meal

This is a rather sensitive topic, as the way people call meals in the UK is not only an indicator of geographical origin, but also of social class. In the early 20th century, while the upper classes had afternoon tea (accompanied by sandwiches and pastries) at 4 p.m., at that time the working classes came home from work, and needed a more substantial meal. By association, this meal also came to be called "tea". Especially in northern England and Scotland, tea tends to be eaten early in the evening (generally between 5 and 7), while dinner is generally eaten later.

11. The oldest surviving pillows date from 9000 years ago, in Mesopotamia (now Iraq). What material was used to make these pillows?

From Quiz Pillow Fight!

Answer: stone

While other materials may have been used as early pillows, the stone pillows are the only ones that survived. The stone pillows were carved with a semi-circle for neck support. The head was kept off the ground, preventing insects from crawling into the head and hair.

12. Which geographically large country is down with dining on poutine and maple syrup, listening to the music of Celine Dion and partaking in the national sports of ice hockey and lacrosse?

From Quiz Country Down

Answer: Canada

Poutine is a delicious concoction of French fries, gravy and cheese curds, although different regions have different variations. Canada produces more than 80% of the world's maple syrup, with Quebec being the biggest provincial producer. Celine Dion is a Québécoise singer most famous for her hit "My Heart Will Go On" from the movie "Titanic". While ice hockey and lacrosse are the national sports of Canada, curling is also popular.

13. In what country is it bad luck to give a gift in a set of 4?

From Quiz Cultural no-no's and oddities

Answer: Japan

In Japanese, the number four sounds like the word which means death. When visiting Japanese friends, you are expected to bring gifts, but stay away from anything with the number 4.

14. In which ancient land of many exotic cultures has it long been part of its culture for women to expose their navels as a matter of course?

From Quiz Belly Buttons and Lint

Answer: India

Indian women, particularly from the south of that great nation, have exposed their navels for centuries as part of the traditional dress of that land. Part of the reason for this is the symbolism associated with that part of the body. Because it is believed that the world sprang from the navel of Vishnu, the Supreme God of one of the main streams of Hinduism, the navel has been associated with life and birth ever since. There was a time, however when ancient Sanskrit texts, such as the Dharmasûtras, frowned on this practice, and the exposure of the navel was taboo. ("Taboo - booooo!" shouted Lint, who was thoroughly enjoying the midriff exposed dancing of the beautiful women before him. "Sshh!" I hissed at him as the dancers momentarily frowned, "They think you mean them!")

15. Each summer, Spivey's Corner, North Carolina, hosts a national contest involving an old-fashioned means of communicating in rural areas and farms. Exactly what kind of champion are the contestants trying to become?

From Quiz International Festivals

Answer: Hollerin'

Spivey's Corner (population a bit more than 500 in 2010) has held the National Hollerin' Contest since 1969. Hollerin' (Southerners drop the final 'g' on most words) was a way to summon help, call the field workers to meals, and call hogs and other livestock to feed before phones on farms. Hollerin' isn't just noise; different sounds and cries mean different things and can vary by area. My grandmother's favorite response when she was out in the field was "Woooo!" to signify her location and "Yaaaa!" to let you know she was on her way back to the house. (Question written by Ladyleo)

16. On what continent would you find the Sami people, known for their reindeer herding?

From Quiz Out of the Dark and into the Light

Answer: Europe

The Sami people are indigenous to the Northern parts of Norway, Sweden, and Finland, and the extreme Northwestern part of Russia. Although European, they have in the past been subject to much of the discrimination that indigenous people of other continents experienced.

17. On which side of the road do people in Canada drive?

From Quiz Is it Left or Right?

Answer: right & r

Although a former British colony, Canadians have been driving on the right since the 1920s.

18. What is the name of the device that Native American mothers used to strap their babies onto their backs?

From Quiz Baby Driver

Answer: Cradleboard

A cradleboard allowed the mother to strap her baby securely onto her back while she went about her daily chores. If she was working in the one area, she simply placed this portable seat onto a nearby sturdy branch where the baby could see her - and be rocked gently by the movement of the branch in the breeze at the same time. The cradle board was also a comfortable and easy way to carry a child if the mother had to travel any long distance. The infant was trussed to it like a chicken about to go into an oven, but this padded device was excellent for keeping the baby's back nice and straight, even if it couldn't move its little hands. They were tucked down to its sides. As the child grew older, however, its arms were left free to enable it to develop its fine motor skills. The board was excellent for the mother's deportment as well. Some cultures in the Americas still use this device for its practicality and ease of use. The cutest thing about these efficient little carriers was that each had a small canopy, like an umbrella, above the baby's head, to protect the child from the elements. And, just like the dangling toys placed in cots above babies in western cultures to keep them amused, so Native America women tied small beaded ornaments and dream catchers around the rim of these canopies to keep their babies entertained. Even more amazingly, the soft materials used to line the cradleboards acted as nappies, and were either washed and reused when dirtied, or tossed away and allowed to break down naturally in the soil, and replaced by fresh linings. They were all made from soft plant fibres, many of which also had antiseptic qualities. How impressive is that? Free disposable nappies invented centuries before the west came up with its very expensive store bought ones.

19. As the birthday celebrants approach the breakfast table in the country of Ghana, what special treat has been prepared for them to eat?

From Quiz A Worldly Invitation

Answer: Sweet Potato Patties

In Ghana, for your breakfast birthday treat, you may find "oto" being served. Oto is a mixture of eggs and sweet potatoes formed into a patty and fried in palm oil. Later in the day, the children may have a birthday party featuring a traditional dish known as "kelewele", which is fried plantain chunks. At their birthday parties, a children's game, "Ampe" may be played. This is a very popular game in Ghana, played by two children, who clap their hands twice and throw forward one of their legs. If it results in right leg to left leg a point is given. Another way to get a point is if both players extend their left legs out to match.

20. Henry Phillips, a resident of my hometown of Portland, Oregon, started manufacturing a now common item in 1934. What was this item?

From Quiz Home Sweet Home

Answer: A Screw

Phillips bought the rights to this invention from John Thompson, who had not been able to interest existing screw manufacturers in something new. The Phillips screw took a while to catch on, but eventually the non-skid and self centering properties made it a common fastener. Of course, it's not much help to those of us who can only find a flat tip/head when we need a Phillips and vice versa. Submitted by tamrof

21. Ian is sitting at a cafe in Samara, a bowl of shchi cooling as he watches a musician plucking out a tune on his gusli. What nationality is he considering might be his?

From Quiz One Man's Expedition

Answer: Russian

With over 160 different ethnic groups and indigenous peoples, Russia has a diverse cultural heritage. Shchi is a cabbage soup - usually eaten with rye bread. Borsch, blini, dressed herring, stuffed cabbage rolls and pelmeni are just a few of the traditional foods enjoyed in Russia. There are distinctive styles of folk music among the different ethnic heritages, and in addition to the gusli, typical instruments include the balalaika and garmoshka. Folk music, handicrafts, fairy tales and traditions all vary somewhat throughout the country. Samara is located in the southeastern part of European Russia, and was at one time home to Alexey Tolstoy (writer) and Dimitri Shostakovich (composer).

22. What was the name of the six month long ritual all males underwent to become a man in the Aborigine tribes of Australia?

From Quiz You Can When You're Old Enough

Answer: Walkabout

The rules of the walkabout varied among villages and tribes, but involved long periods of isolation in the outback fending for oneself. The adolescent male was expected to obtain his own food and water, as well as engaging in spiritual contemplation. Successfully completing your walkabout was marked by a tribal celebration at which the young man was accepted as an adult warrior. Occasionally, an adult male would also engage in a walkabout to seek spiritual healing or enlightenment. These usually lasted a much shorter period of time.

23. Which insects are revered as industrious by most world cultures, but as excessive in their efforts by the Hindus?

From Quiz Miscellaneous Multipedal Mixture

Answer: Ants

Whilst most see the hard-working ants as a positive sign, others view their tireless efforts as too much. Ants also feature in world myth, of which the ant-lion is an interesting example. Accounts of these creatures are rare, but their origins seem to lie either in the Navajo tribe or the Ashaninka tribe of Peru. Said to be born to a male lion and a female ant, the ant-lion was usually depicted with the head of its father and the body of its mother. Due to the large difference between its parents' dietary habits, there was originally said to be no prey suitable for the ant-lion, which would therefore quickly die after birth. This detail was later adapted and the ant-lions became known as cannibalistic creatures. This cannibalistic quality was later linked to the larvae of a certain group of insects, which were thus named "antlions".

24. What is a BERIMBAU?

From Quiz What in the World is THAT?

Answer: A musical instrument

The berimbau is a Brazilian musical instrument. It consists of a long wooden bow with a steel string and an emptied gourd attached to it. To play it, we strike the string with a small stick.

25. Which physical gesture, commonly recognised in the western world as an affirmative, can be found vulgar and offensive in places such as the Middle East and parts of Greece?

From Quiz A Gesture in Another Culture

Answer: The "thumbs-up"

There is an increasing debate over the origin of the "thumbs-up" gesture. Although originally thought to have come from the decision made in the Roman Coliseum as to whether a gladiator should live or die, there is little evidence of this. Some believe the widespread use of the hand action to be much more recent, coming from World War 2 pilots who would signal to each other whilst in mid-flight. Either way when someone in most western countries has their thumb up they tend to mean "yes" or "good job". In parts of Greece and Italy the thumbs-up gesture tends to carry the same crude sexual connotations as that of the "middle finger" and so it is not recommended that you hitch-hike in Sardinia with your thumb erect. Some countries in the Middle East see the sign as one of the most offensive gestures and can become incredibly insulted by an unbeknownst outsider. It has even been said that the negative meaning of this gesture can be misinterpreted by people in English speaking countries such as Australia, thus showing that a seemingly simple positive gesticulation is not always taken well.

26. Which Canadian city plays host to the Canadian Garlic Festival?

From Quiz Around the World in Ten Anchovies

Answer: Sudbury, Ontario

Started as a way to offset running cost for the Ukraine Senior's Center, the Garlic Festival has become a yearly event in Sudbury. Run by volunteers, the festival started in 1992, and begins with the "Great Garlic Walk" in Senator Hnatyshyn Park. The fourth weekend in August was chosen to accommodate the garlic growing season. During the 1994 festival, a record breaking garlic braid was created, measuring in length 78 feet and 4 inches. Question written by jojanne1974

27. Pedantic as it may seem, the origin of the word "condolence" reveals a lot about how to help someone who has lost. What are the Latin roots of "condolence"?

From Quiz Condolence and Support

Answer: To grieve together

The word derives from "com" (together) and "dolere" (to grieve). This underscores the basic message that one can give to one who is grieving: "You are not alone."

28. In what country was the movie monster Godzilla created?

From Quiz Monsters of the World

Answer: Japan

"Gojira" in the original Japanese, this famous dinosaur-like creature's first appearance was in 1954 in the movie "Gojira." Since then there have been tons of Godzilla movies. Some of the most recent ones were "Godzilla" in 1998, starring Matthew Broderick and Jean Reno, and "Godzilla 2000," which was made in Japan.

29. This maritime custom that involves stranded sailors drawing straws to decide who will be killed and eaten so that some of the others could survive is known as The Custom of ___________?

From Quiz The Wonderful World of Death

Answer: the Sea

In 1820, when the Essex was sunk by a whale, the survivors, in three small boats, decided to resort to cannibalism so that some could survive. When one member of the crew became unconscious, the rest decided to kill him and eat him. When they were rescued a few days later, the surviving crew members were charged with breaking The Custom of the Sea, since they didn't draw straws to see who would be murdered, and were charged with murder.

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