Grade 5General knowledgequiz16 questions

Customs around the world

Grade 5: how people greet (bow, handshake, namaste), languages and hello, festivals and New Year customs, respecting differences.

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Questions

  1. In Japan, what is a common way to greet someone politely?

    • A bow
    • A high five
    • A hug
    • A kiss
    Show answerA bow

  2. In India, people often say 'namaste' while doing what?

    • Pressing palms together
    • Shaking hands hard
    • Touching toes
    • Waving both arms
    Show answerPressing palms together

  3. A handshake is a common greeting in many countries. (True or false?)

    Show answerTrue

  4. The Māori hongi greeting in New Zealand involves pressing which body parts together?

    • Elbows
    • Knees
    • Noses
    • Shoulders
    Show answerNoses

  5. What does 'bonjour' mean in French?

    • Goodbye
    • Hello
    • Please
    • Thank you
    Show answerHello

  6. Which language does 'hola' belong to?

    • German
    • Greek
    • Italian
    • Spanish
    Show answerSpanish

  7. What does 'ciao' mean in Italian when people meet or part? (Answer out loud)

    Show answerHello (or goodbye)

  8. 'Konnichiwa' is a way to say hello in Japanese. (True or false?)

    Show answerTrue

  9. Which Indian festival is celebrated with small oil lamps called diyas?

    • Diwali
    • Easter
    • Eid
    • Holi
    Show answerDiwali

  10. How many animals are in the repeating cycle used for Chinese New Year years?

    • 10
    • 12
    • 20
    • 7
    Show answer12

  11. In Spain, what do many people eat at midnight on New Year's Eve?

    • 12 cherries
    • 12 grapes
    • 12 olives
    • 12 oranges
    Show answer12 grapes

  12. In many countries, what lights up the sky at midnight on New Year's Eve? (Answer out loud)

    Show answerFireworks

  13. A visitor sees a custom they don't know. What is the most respectful response?

    • Ask politely and learn
    • Ignore everyone
    • Laugh at it
    • Say it is silly
    Show answerAsk politely and learn

  14. In many homes in Japan, what do guests usually take off at the door?

    • Glasses
    • Shoes
    • Socks
    • Watches
    Show answerShoes

  15. There is one correct way to greet people that works everywhere in the world. (True or false?)

    Show answerFalse

  16. How should we treat people whose customs differ from ours? Give one kind word or idea. (Answer out loud)

    Show answerRespect (also accept kindness, tolerance, acceptance, fairness)

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