The Countries of SPIFFS World Bingo The Countries of SPIFFS

How to Play: World Bingo Divide the class into four or five teams. Each team will have a printed map of the world. Each team will have at least 10 coins or chips Every team must place all ten chips on the 6 continents. Each team must place at least one chip on every continent (5 chips) and place the additional 5 chips. Some continents will have two or more chips. In order to earn a chip, the team must correctly answer a question about a particular country in the continent. The first team to place all 10 chips wins! The team must call out “Bingo!” in order to let the teacher know

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The Americas Back Mexico United States Jamaica Colombia Dominican Republic Peru Ecuador Trinidad and Tobago The Americas

Mexico What is the national food of Mexico? Back What is the national food of Mexico? Molé Poblano de Guajolote What are the three colors of the Mexican flag? Green, Red and White Mexico

United States What is a popular traditional dance? Back What is a popular traditional dance? Square Dancing What is a favorite American dessert? Apple pie United States

How do you say “hello” in the Dominican Republic? Back How do you say “hello” in the Dominican Republic? Saludo What is a popular dance? The Merengue Dominican Republic

What is the primary language of Colombia? Back What is the primary language of Colombia? Spanish What is a popular dance in Colombia? (Hint: The name sounds like “Colombia”) Cumbia Colombia

Where is Jamaica located? Back What is a popular drink in this country? Rum punch Where is Jamaica located? In the Caribbean Jamaica

What is a popular historic landmark in this country? Back What is a popular dessert in Peru? (It has caramel and it is topped with candy.) Turrón de Doña Pepa What is a popular historic landmark in this country? Machu Pichu Peru

What is a popular dance in Ecuador? (It rhymes with “Ay Caramba”) Back What are the colors of the Ecuadorian Flag? Yellow, blue and red. What is a popular dance in Ecuador? (It rhymes with “Ay Caramba”) Marimba Ecuador

How do you greet someone in this country? Back What is fun game – like dance that originated from here? (Hint: Get down low!) The Limbo How do you greet someone in this country? “Hello” Trinidad and Tobago

Back Eritrea Ethiopia Egypt Africa

Eritrea What is a national dish? Back What is a national dish? Tsebhi (a stew with veggies and beef) What part of Africa is Eritrea located? In the East, next to Ethiopia Eritrea

Ethiopia What are the colors of the Ethiopian flag? Back What are the colors of the Ethiopian flag? Green, Yellow and Red What is the national dish? Wat served on bread Ethiopia

Egypt What is the primary language of Egypt? Back What is the primary language of Egypt? Arabic What is a national dish in Egypt? Koshari Egypt

Europe Back Albania Russia Bulgaria Serbia Germany Scotland Greece Hungary Italy Poland Russia Serbia Scotland Ukraine Europe

Albania What is a famous, traditional dance? Back What is a famous, traditional dance? Shota What animal is on the Albanian Flag? Eagle Albania

Back Where is Bulgaria located within Europe? Name neighboring countries. Eastern Europe. Turkey, Romania and Greece. What food do Bulgarians eat to celebrate Christmas Eve? Stuffed vine leaves Bulgaria

Germany Which red and white candy originated here? Back Which red and white candy originated here? Candy Canes What is the national sport of Germany? Soccer Germany

Greece What is a famous dish in Greece that is made with eggplant? Back What is a famous dish in Greece that is made with eggplant? Moussaka What are common ingredients used in traditional Greek foods? Olive oil, yogurt, cinnamon, feta cheese and tomatoes. Greece

Hungary What is a traditional stew in Hungary? Back What is a traditional stew in Hungary? Goulash (beef stew with vegetables) What Hungarian dish is popular on New Years? (It’s said to bring good luck) Roasted Pig Hungary

Italy What is the national dish of Italy? Back What is the national dish of Italy? No national dish. It depends on the region! Some enjoy spaghetti, lasagna and other dishes How do you greet people in Italy? Ciao! Italy

Poland What is the primary language of Poland? Back What is the primary language of Poland? Polish What is a popular cake in Poland? Babka (yeast cake topped with chocolate) Poland

Russia The country of Russia spans two continents. What are they? Back The country of Russia spans two continents. What are they? Europe and Asia What is a popular dance in Russia? (think of The Nutcracker) Ballet Russia

Serbia What is a traditional food made in Serbia? Back What is a traditional food made in Serbia? Beef and Pork sausage What is the primary language spoken in Serbia? Serbian Serbia

Scotland How do you say hello? Back How do you say hello? Halo What animal is the most popular meat in Scotland Sheep (including the heart, liver, lungs) Scotland

Ukraine What large country does Ukraine border? Back What large country does Ukraine border? Russia What two languages are primarily spoken in Ukraine? Russian and Ukranian Ukraine

Asia and Oceania (Pacific Ocean) Back China Philippines India Japan Laos Mongolia Taiwan Thailand Vietnam Asia and Oceania (Pacific Ocean)

China How do you greet someone in China? Back How do you greet someone in China? Nǐ hǎo (pronounced “knee-how”) What is the national dance in China? The dragon dance China

Philippines What is the primary language of the Philippines? Back What is the primary language of the Philippines? English and Filipino Language (Tagalog) What is the country’s most popular dish? Adobo (Chicken soaked in salt, garlic, soy sauce vinegar and paprika) Philippines

India What is the primary language of India? Back What is the primary language of India? Hindi What are the colors of India’s national flag? Green, white and orange India

Japan What is the main religion of Japan? Back What is the main religion of Japan? Shintoism What is a traditional dish eaten in Japan? (made of rice and seaweed) Sushi Japan

Laos What is a famous Laotian dish? What countries does Laos border? Back What is a famous Laotian dish? Laab Moo (pork salad) What countries does Laos border? Thailand, Vietnam and China Laos

Mongolia What ingredients are traditionally used in Mongolian foods? Back What ingredients are traditionally used in Mongolian foods? Meat and Cheese What is the primary language of Mongolia? Mongolian Mongolia

Taiwan Where is Taiwan located? Back Where is Taiwan located? Off the coast of Southern China What is the traditional dance of Taiwan? Dance of Amis Taiwan

Thailand How do you greet someone in Thai? Back How do you greet someone in Thai? “Sa-wat-dee” What is a popular dish in Thailand Pad Thai Thailand

Vietnam What is the national dish of Vietnam? Back What is the national dish of Vietnam? Pho (soup made from noodles, vegetables and meat) What are the colors of the Vietnamese flag? Red and yellow Vietnam