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World Cultures

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  1. 1. Japanese dish made with seasoned rice and raw seafood
  2. 4. Close-knit group of families united by actual or perceived descent
  3. 5. Flavorful spiced sauce dish originating in the Indian subcontinent
  4. 7. Lively Brazilian dance style famous during annual street celebrations
  5. 8. Passionate Spanish folk dance accompanied by acoustic guitar and clapping
  6. 10. Carved wooden pole representing ancestry and tribal spirits
  7. 13. Classical Japanese theatrical performance known for elaborate makeup and stylization
  8. 14. Ancient Indian discipline combining poses and breath control

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  1. 2. Traditions and beliefs passed down from previous generations
  2. 3. Assortment of small savory Spanish dishes eaten as snacks or appetizers
  3. 6. Festive season featuring street parades and costumes before Lent
  4. 9. Social division of traditional society linked by lineage and common culture
  5. 10. Hot brewed beverage central to formal ceremonies in Japan and Britain
  6. 11. Traditional Mexican folded tortilla filled with meat and toppings
  7. 12. Traditional Hawaiian feast often featuring music and hula

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Hispanic Heritage Month

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  1. 2. ___ Grammy Awards, music honors presented annually
  2. 4. Ancient Mesoamerican civilization known for its calendar
  3. 7. First name of famous Mexican muralist Rivera
  4. 8. ___ Moreno, iconic EGOT-winning actress from "West Side Story"
  5. 11. Term for people descended from Spanish-speaking populations
  6. 13. Caramel custard dessert
  7. 14. Traditional dish of masa steamed in corn husks
  8. 15. Cesar ___, pioneering civil rights leader and labor organizer

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  1. 1. First name of the iconic Mexican painter known for self-portraits
  2. 3. Folded tortilla dish popular on Tuesdays
  3. 5. Ancient empire that built the city of Tenochtitlan
  4. 6. The "H" in HHM, celebrating cultural legacy
  5. 9. Carlos ___, legendary Mexican-American guitarist
  6. 10. Pablo ___, pioneering Spanish painter and sculptor
  7. 12. Ancient Andean civilization based in Cusco

1 ACCRA 2 AKARA 3 CASSAVA 4 DAKAR 5 FUFU 6 GARI 7 GHANA 8 JOLLOF 9 LAGOS 10 NIGERIA 11 OKRA 12 PLANTAIN 13 SAHEL 14 SENEGAL 15 SUYA 16 YAM 17 PEANUT 18 KOLA 19 TOGO 20 BENIN

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  1. 5. Coarse roasted flour made from grated cassava
  2. 6. Nation formerly known as the Gold Coast
  3. 8. Spicy dark pepper condiment common in Ghanaian cuisine
  4. 10. Draw soup ingredient made from wild African mango seeds
  5. 12. Capital and largest coastal city of Ghana
  6. 13. Capital city located on the Cap-Vert peninsula of Senegal
  7. 14. Spiced and skewered grilled meat popular in Nigeria
  8. 15. Starchy tuber widely eaten in West Africa

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  1. 1. Green edible pod used to thicken West African soups
  2. 2. Caffeine-rich nut offered as a cultural welcoming gesture
  3. 3. Landlocked West African nation home to Timbuktu
  4. 4. Narrow coastal nation situated between Ghana and Benin
  5. 7. Africa's most populous nation, situated on the Gulf of Guinea
  6. 8. French-speaking nation surrounding The Gambia on three sides
  7. 9. Pungent bulb vegetable used as the aromatic base in stews
  8. 11. Deep-fried fritter made from black-eyed pea paste

italian culture

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  1. 2. The capital city of Italy
  2. 4. Popular morning drink often served as espresso
  3. 6. Creative works like paintings and sculptures

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  1. 1. Adjective for the region known for rolling hills and vineyards
  2. 3. Theatrical art form featuring singing and music
  3. 5. Major Italian car manufacturer

World Cultures

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  1. 1. Japanese dish made with vinegared rice and raw fish
  2. 4. Public celebration or organized series of events
  3. 8. System of communication used by a specific country
  4. 11. Popular beverage often served in a ceremony in Japan
  5. 12. Salty white cheese originating from Greece

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  1. 1. Traditional garment worn by women in South Asia
  2. 2. Symbol used in the writing system of ancient Egypt
  3. 3. Traditional knee-length skirt worn by Scottish men
  4. 5. Italian food made from flour and water in various shapes
  5. 6. Spicy sauce or a type of Latin American dance
  6. 7. Building used for religious worship in many cultures
  7. 9. Lively Brazilian dance and music genre
  8. 10. Carved wooden pole made by Indigenous peoples

Indian

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  1. 3. National flower of India
  2. 4. Major river flowing through Pakistan and India

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  1. 1. Capital city of India
  2. 2. Spiritual teacher or guide

Scotland

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  1. 1. Where the stone of destiny once sat
  2. 3. The water of life found in a barrel
  3. 5. A peak over three thousand feet high
  4. 7. Prickly symbol that saved the sleeping army
  5. 9. River that flows through the Fair City
  6. 10. Loch with a deep secret and no bottom found
  7. 14. The Granite City shimmering in the sun
  8. 17. A valley that sounds like a man's name
  9. 18. A lake by any other name would smell as sweet
  10. 20. Isles of the Old Man of Hoy
  11. 21. A steep slope or a hillside
  12. 22. Dear green place of the west

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  1. 1. Latin name for the land of the Gaels
  2. 2. Consider the island of colorful Tobermory
  3. 3. Braveheart who guarded the bridge
  4. 4. Cloudy isle linked by a bridge
  5. 6. A place for a Sunday sermon
  6. 8. The last night of the year with first footing
  7. 11. Burn where a king fell in battle
  8. 12. Island chain split between inner and outer
  9. 13. The Athens of the North on seven hills
  10. 15. Pouch for a pocketless person
  11. 16. Valley of weeping after a betrayal
  12. 19. Abbey isle where kings sleep

Caribbean/Virgin Islands sayings and slang words, New Orleans sayings and slang words. classic reggae and dance hall, artist and songs from the 2000s, Caribbean in New Orleans culture

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  1. 1. A green pod used to thicken stews in both Caribbean and Creole cooking
  2. 5. The national fruit of Jamaica often paired with saltfish
  3. 7. The vibrant dialect spoken throughout Jamaica
  4. 11. A spicy condiment or a genre of Indo-Caribbean music
  5. 12. Casual address for a friend in Jamaica
  6. 14. A traditional Louisiana sandwich served on crusty French bread
  7. 15. Powdered sugar-covered fried dough found in the French Quarter

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  1. 2. Flatbread often wrapped around savory West Indian curries
  2. 3. A casual musical session or a short name for a Caribbean island
  3. 4. The state bird of Louisiana found in coastal Caribbean waters
  4. 6. A small gift given to a customer by a merchant in New Orleans
  5. 8. First name of the Temperature artist who dominated the 2000s charts
  6. 9. A thick New Orleans stew with African and Caribbean roots
  7. 10. A distilled spirit made from sugarcane or molasses
  8. 13. Fast rhythmic music from the French Antilles often heard in New Orleans

World Cultures

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  1. 1. Long and thin loaf of French bread
  2. 5. Traditional Scottish skirt worn by men
  3. 6. Place of worship for followers of Islam
  4. 7. Pair of sticks used for eating in many Asian countries
  5. 11. Ancient physical and mental practice from India
  6. 12. Traditional dance from the Hawaiian islands
  7. 13. Narrow inlet of sea between cliffs in Norway

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  1. 2. Italian style of frozen dessert or ice cream
  2. 3. Mexican dish consisting of a folded tortilla
  3. 4. Soft round flat topped hat often linked to France
  4. 5. Korean side dish of salted and fermented vegetables
  5. 6. Person who fights bulls in Spanish tradition
  6. 8. Traditional Italian noodle dish
  7. 9. Traditional Japanese robe with wide sleeves
  8. 10. Leaf based beverage central to British culture

World Cultures

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  1. 1. An ancient physical and mental practice from India
  2. 3. The art of growing miniature trees in containers
  3. 5. A lively style of dance and music from Latin America
  4. 7. Mexican food consisting of a folded tortilla with filling
  5. 10. The Japanese art of folding paper into shapes
  6. 11. Italian food made from dough such as spaghetti or penne
  7. 13. Flat round Italian bread topped with cheese and tomato
  8. 14. A soft round flat hat often associated with France

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  1. 2. A popular style of frozen dessert from Italy
  2. 4. An expedition to observe animals in the African wild
  3. 5. Japanese dish made with vinegared rice and raw fish
  4. 6. The central religious text of Islam
  5. 8. The Spanish word for a party or festival
  6. 9. Singing along to recorded music as entertainment
  7. 12. Traditional knee length skirt worn by Scottish men
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