Think You Know About Diversity?

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Do you feel like you know one or two things about diversity? Take this quiz about different types of diversity and find out! If you get stuck, the answers may be found at: http://www.pikeschool.org/page.cfm?p=532.

#30

1. What is the purpose of the Chinese Dragon seen at weddings, New Year festivities, and other important Chinese events?
2. Groundhog Day is a holiday custom brought to America from Great Britain and Germany. On what day is it celebrated?

#29

1. In celebration of the Chinese New Year, the use of these “explosive” items are considered “the letting off of flowers.”
2. In Demark, Norway, Italy and Portual, the tradition of “First Footing” is celebrated by many families when starting the New Year. “First Footing” is based on what belief?

#28

1. In preparation for the feasting of Christmas Day, Christmas Eve is a “lean day” and no meat is consumed in this country. Austria, Pakistan or Italy?
2. It is a Cuban tradition to eat 12 of this type of fruit on New Year’s Eve.

#27

1. Latin Americans tend to stand close during conversation. True or False?
2. Long periods of not talking are common in this country, because silence is highly respected. England, China or Paraguay?

#26

1. Which is the best selling condiment in America? Ketchup or Salsa?
2. What we know as “Chili con Carne” is a development of this culture’s stew of hot peppers and vegetables. Name this culture.

#25

1. Proper Japanese manners require school children to use how many different types of shoes at school? 2, 3. or 4?
2. This Jewish High Holy Day is a day of confession, fasting, and prayers for forgiveness of sins committed during the year.

#24

1. An Ancient Jewish custom requires a father to plant a cedar sapling for a male child born during the year and a cypress for a female child. In celebration of what event would the trees be cut down and used as posts?
2. Name the first African-American player elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

#23

1. The most common last name in the World is from what nationality?
2. In agricultural societies like the Mixtecan Indians of Mexico, sowing and reaping crops is a natural part of life. What else is considered a natural part of life, and is equally crucial to the life of the community?

#22

1. Early Christians believed that on this holiday morning, the sun danced in honor of Christ’s resurrection. People would rise long before the sun to see the feat. Name this holiday event that still takes place in the United States and Europe.
2. During Passover, Jewish families eat this food as a reminder of the hurried departure of their ancestors from Egypt.

#21

1. Similar to American football, this sport is the national game of Wales and is popular in England, Scotland, Ireland, France, New Zealand and Australia.
2. Ancestors of many modern domesticated cat breeds came from what country in roughly 2500 BC?

# 20

1. On a worldwide basis, what ranks as the most popular sport?
2. The inhabitants of the Arctic are known as Eskimos, but they call themselves “Inuit” which means?

#19

1. Name the Hindu belief that life’s fortunes are dictated by good or evil deeds in former lives.
2. The Irish step dance was one source for which American dance?

#18

1. The American version of “Santa Claus” was inspired by the legend of “Sinter Klass,” which was brought to New York by immigrants in the 17th century. This legend originates from what country?
2. Prayer rugs are used by members of what religion.

#17

1. Turkeys come from what country?
2. Name the one universal action, the one signal, the one form of communication that is used and understood by every culture and in every country.

#16

1. In Japan this behavior is not only a respected business negotiation skill, but is also considered polite.
2. To eat while on the street is considered bad manners in what country?

#15

1. This Jewish holiday marks the Jewish New Year.
2. In the Middle East, Muslims observe which two days of the week as days of rest and worship?

#14

1. Salicylic acid, found in the bark of the willow tree, was used by the ancient Greeks and Native American to counter fever and pain. Using that chemical, German chemist Felix Hoffman created this common drug.
2. Sir Frederick Grant Banting, a Canadian physician and Nobel laureate, is credited with the co-discovery of this diabetes treatment.

#13

1. Native of India, and long considered the world’s most important spice, name this spice which has flavored foods for over 3000 years.
2. Blueberries are a native fruit of which country?

#12

1. Name the river in India, where followers of the Hindu religion cleanse themselves at holy places along its banks.
2. Those who follow the religious teachings of Islam are known as?

#11

1. Name the January 6th holiday, which celebrates the coming of the “Magi” to see the baby Jesus.
2. In this country, pine and bamboo are important front door New Year’s decorations.

#10

1. Invented in China around 2000 BC, this milk and rice concoction packed in snow was a favorite dish of Chinese emperors. Name this frozen treat.
2. This food, shaped into the form of two arms crossed in prayer, was originally created by Christians in the Roman Empire. It was made to remind them that Lent was a season of penance and devotion.

#9

1. The oldest board game in recorded history is believed to have originated in Mesopotamia. Name this game, which is still played today.
2. Soccer, the world's most popular game, can be traced back to what country? Chile, Denmark, or China?

#8

1. The "drachma" is the currency used in which country?
2. Name the country where paper bank notes were first used over 1,000 years ago?

#7

1. How do you say hello in Hindi?
2. How do you say hello in Russian?

#6

1. Name the Scottish cap with a round, flat top.
2. In this country, women developed the art of decorating their eyes by blackening the lashes and the upper lip with kohl, a preparation made from soot.

#5

1. This sport was invented for middle-aged men who wanted a game that wasn't as strenuous as basketball. Players used a basketball and tennis net when the game was first created. Name this sport.
2. Popular in Spain, the Philippines and Latin America, a wicker scoop is used to hurl a ball across a court at a high rate of speed. Name this sport.

#4

1. After English, this language is the most common in Kenya.
2. What does the Muslim greeting "salaam alaykum" mean?

#3

1. The ancient Greeks and Native Americans to counter fever and pain used salicylic acid, found in the bark of the willow tree. Using that chemical, German chemist Felix Hoffman created this now "household" drug.
2. J. R. Winters, an African-American inventor, patented this life-saving fire rescue equipment.

#2

1. Name the currency of Argentina and Mexico.
2. A "rand" is the name of the currency of what country? Austria, Greece or South Africa?

#1

1. Standing with your arms folded in this country is thought of as a sign of arrogance.

2. In Fiji, when standing and speaking with someone, what is the best way of showing your respect for them?

*These questions are courtesy of http://www.pikeschool.org/page.cfm?p=530