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?Culture Quest World TourUse the website below to complete a Culture Quest World Tour. Go to each country or region given below to research, then answer each of the questions about that country. : Recipes: Sukuma WikiWhat are some of the ingredients in this recipe? What might that tell you about the way people live in Kenya?South Africa: HolidaysWhat holiday takes place in South Africa on October 22? Describe this holiday. What does this tell you about the climate in this part of the world?Asia and the Far EastJapan: CraftsRead about origami. Summarize the history of origami. China: Games Read about games in China. List some of the items needed to play these games. Why do you think people in China use these items? Australia Australia: National ParksResearch Australia’s national parks. Choose one that you would enjoy visiting, and describe at least three features of the park that you chose. The Middle EastIsrael: HolidaysRead about the holiday of Chanukkah. Describe at least two traditions of Chanukkah.North America U.S.A. Holidays Summarize the History of Groundhogs Day. Europe: Russia – Read the folktale, The Frog Princess. Explain at least three aspects of Russian culture that you find in this story. South and Central America: Brazil – Read about the game Gato Doente (Sick Cat). Explain the game, then compare it to other games with which you are familiar. Extension Activities – Complete AT LEAST ONE! Europe: United Kingdom- Check out the website for the museum, The National Gallery of London. Choose an event you would like to attend or a painting you would like to see at this museum. Explain your choice. Middle East: Egypt- In the folktales section, check out the mythology gallery. Read one of the legends or stories. Retell it. Asia and Far East: Japan- Check out the different Japanese recipes in the Japanese Recipe Collection. Compare and contrast the recipes to recipes that you are familiar with. Is there anything you would like to try? ................
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