1. The Countries of SPIFFS
World Bingo
The Countries of SPIFFS

2. 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

3. Asia Europe America Oceania Africa Courtesy of

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

5. Mexico What is the national food of Mexico?
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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

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

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

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

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

10. What is a popular historic landmark in this country?
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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

11. What is a popular dance in Ecuador? (It rhymes with “Ay Caramba”)
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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

12. How do you greet someone in this country?
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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

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Eritrea
Ethiopia
Egypt
Africa

14. Eritrea What is a national dish?
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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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

21. Greece What is a famous dish in Greece that is made with eggplant?
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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

22. Hungary What is a traditional stew in Hungary?
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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

23. Italy What is the national dish of Italy?
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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

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

25. Russia The country of Russia spans two continents. What are they?
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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

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

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

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

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

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

31. Philippines What is the primary language of the Philippines?
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

38. Vietnam What is the national dish of Vietnam?
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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