Harmony Day Quiz

1 of the oldest in Southeast Asia. Respect for ancestors, family values, devotion to study remain very important today.

This country famous for architecture, its 38 UNESCO heritage sites and is known as the country of “poets and thinkers”.

17,508 islands make up this nation. One of these islands is a hugely popular tourist destination for Australians.

They produced one of the most dominant empires in history. Many countries languages originate from their conquerors.

Here, a coin, (kudoga) is put in the mouth of a deceased person, to pay a "ferry toll" for crossing from life to death.

Rice is a key for this West African country. They use 20 different words to describe rice, such as "sweet", "pounded".

Catherine's Taffy is a candy made in which country, to honour St. Catherine, the patron saint of unmarried women?

In this north-eastern African country is the largest collection of pyramids: there are over 200 recorded pyramids.

Here, the greeting "namaste" means "the divine in me bows to the divine in you," and it means both "hello" & "goodbye."

Previously known as Rhodesia, this country maintains deep respect for and connection to their ancestors and heritage.

A tiny island nation, claims to 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum, Valletta, and 7 megalithic temples

Which country has a 3 band flag with a smiling sun in the middle band?

They have 2 important beliefs: to overlook minor mistakes or or indiscretions, and paying back one favour with another.

In summer here, there can be only 3 hours of darkness. In winter, it can drop to -30⁰ Celsius

This country's flag is the only one in the world to feature a building, and they celebrate their New Year in April

An example of food culture in which country is the dastarkhan, a spread of dishes that can be laid on the floor?

South Asian Island nation had trade ties with India since prehistory, with Sinhalese, Tamil, Malay, Burgher groups etc.

Halloween is a traditional holiday here. It was first claimed here in the 1500s as a shortening of All-Hallows-Eve.

Over 70% of this country is unusable mountain ranges. It has produced more electronic inventions than any other country.

Who had an empire so large, they used to brag that “The sun never sets on the English/Scottish/Irish/British Empire”.

The country's name is known to be the oldest in the world and has remained unchanged for over 4000 years.

Possibly the most multicultural country in the world, yet with one of the oldest civilisations in known history

Often referred to as the birthplace of democracy, also known for its history and beautiful islands.

Here, only offer gifts with the right hand or both hands, and don’t expect the gift to be opened in front of you.

Which country has had 7 capital cities over its long history?

This country’s famous motto is “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity.”

This nation has diverse cultures and religions -Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Tswana, Ndebele, Khoisan, Hindu, Muslim etc.

They have produced great writers, -Jonathan Swift (Gulliver’s Travels) Bram Stoker, (Dracula) & James Joyce (Ulysses)

Home to the smallest mammal, the bumblebee bat. Also they never touch anyone's head, the most sacred part of the body.

This country, once with a “Whites Only” political policy, now is home to over 270 different national or ethnic groups.

Which country has the following 2 official al languages: Kirundi and French

This European country is famous for outstanding painter such as Reubens, Rembrandt and Van Gogh.