How much do you know about different cultures, their beliefs, taboos, manners and etiquette? Try out these 20 True or False quiz questions on different nationalities and religions.
The pass score is 80%! There is no time limit.
1. It is considered polite to reject gifts in Nigerian culture.
TRUE FALSE
2. Norwegians always stand up when someone else walks into the room.
3. When in a bar or pub, the Irish believe it’s good manners to just buy drinks for yourself rather for the group you are with.
4. The feet are considered holy in Thai culture.
5. Dropping your chopsticks is bad luck in China.
6. Arriving late to a dinner party is acceptable in Mexico.
7. Leaving your hair uncut is an essential practice in the Sikh religion.
8. Eating with your left hand is taboo in many Muslim countries.
[option1/] TRUE[option2/] FALSE
9. The Japanese tend not to point. Instead, they wave their hand toward the object being indicated.
10. In Indonesia, patting people on the head is a sign of friendship.
11. In Native American culture, when eating, children and young adults are served by the elders who always eat last.
12. The “OK” gesture (a circle of the first finger and thumb) is considered vulgar in Brazil.
TRUE
FALSE
13. In India, it is impolite to ask someone how much they earn.
14. In Turkey, men greet each other with kisses on the cheek.
15. In Australia, many people believe it’s rude to sit in the back of a taxi. You should sit upfront with the driver.
16. In Kazakh culture, the most honoured guest at a dinner will receive the head of a ram which is then passed around the other guests.
17. Tattoos are seen as taboo to many practising Jews.
18. Giving alcohol as a gift is acceptable in the Baha’i religion.
19. It is rude to eat hot food on public transport in the UK.
20. In Saudi Arabia, wearing sandals in public is frowned upon.
How many legs on a typical dog? (e.g: 5)