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World Cultures

Easy · 11×11 · 15 words
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  1. 1. Long and thin loaf of French bread
  2. 5. Traditional Scottish skirt worn by men
  3. 6. Place of worship for followers of Islam
  4. 7. Pair of sticks used for eating in many Asian countries
  5. 11. Ancient physical and mental practice from India
  6. 12. Traditional dance from the Hawaiian islands
  7. 13. Narrow inlet of sea between cliffs in Norway

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  1. 2. Italian style of frozen dessert or ice cream
  2. 3. Mexican dish consisting of a folded tortilla
  3. 4. Soft round flat topped hat often linked to France
  4. 5. Korean side dish of salted and fermented vegetables
  5. 6. Person who fights bulls in Spanish tradition
  6. 8. Traditional Italian noodle dish
  7. 9. Traditional Japanese robe with wide sleeves
  8. 10. Leaf based beverage central to British culture

World Cultures

Easy · 11×11 · 15 words
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  1. 1. An ancient physical and mental practice from India
  2. 3. The art of growing miniature trees in containers
  3. 5. A lively style of dance and music from Latin America
  4. 7. Mexican food consisting of a folded tortilla with filling
  5. 10. The Japanese art of folding paper into shapes
  6. 11. Italian food made from dough such as spaghetti or penne
  7. 13. Flat round Italian bread topped with cheese and tomato
  8. 14. A soft round flat hat often associated with France

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  1. 2. A popular style of frozen dessert from Italy
  2. 4. An expedition to observe animals in the African wild
  3. 5. Japanese dish made with vinegared rice and raw fish
  4. 6. The central religious text of Islam
  5. 8. The Spanish word for a party or festival
  6. 9. Singing along to recorded music as entertainment
  7. 12. Traditional knee length skirt worn by Scottish men

World Cultures

Easy · 11×11 · 14 words
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  1. 1. A large group of states or countries under one ruler
  2. 3. A repeated rhythmic phrase or song
  3. 7. A story, often passed down through generations
  4. 9. Valued traditions passed down from ancestors
  5. 11. Creative expression, like painting or sculpture
  6. 12. Rhythmic movement often part of celebrations
  7. 13. A large, elaborate meal

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  1. 2. A long, loose outer garment
  2. 3. A group of close-knit, interrelated families
  3. 4. A custom or belief passed down over time
  4. 5. A system of communication used by a community
  5. 6. A polite word or sign of welcome
  6. 8. A religious or other solemn ceremony or act
  7. 10. A covering for the face, often used in ceremonies

World Cultures

Easy · 11×11 · 17 words
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  1. 3. Cone-shaped tent used by Plains Native Americans
  2. 6. Covert warrior or assassin in feudal Japan
  3. 7. Lively dance music of Cuban and Puerto Rican origin
  4. 9. Bowl-shaped cooking pan from China
  5. 10. Expedition to observe animals in Eastern Africa
  6. 12. Hot brewed beverage that originated in China
  7. 14. Spanish word for friend
  8. 15. Traditional pleated skirt worn by Scottish men

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  1. 1. Official currency of Japan
  2. 2. Large metal disc that makes a deep ringing sound when struck
  3. 4. Staple food of Italian cuisine made from dough
  4. 5. Mexican dish with a folded or rolled tortilla
  5. 7. Afternoon nap traditional in Spain and Latin America
  6. 8. Japanese art of folding paper
  7. 10. Japanese dish of prepared vinegared rice
  8. 11. Spanish term for a party or festival
  9. 13. Hawaiian word used for greeting and parting

World Cultures

Medium · 11×11 · 13 words
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  1. 2. Saffron-infused dish cooked in a shallow Valencian pan
  2. 4. Dramatic partner dance born in the working-class districts of Buenos Aires
  3. 6. Wanderer whose lifestyle is tied to changing seasons and grazing lands
  4. 8. Iconic wooden figure revealing progressively smaller versions inside
  5. 11. Iberian appetizers perfect for sharing over drinks
  6. 12. Dome-shaped shelter built from blocks of packed snow

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  1. 1. Crusty, elongated loaf synonymous with French bakeries
  2. 2. Woven Andean garment featuring a simple slit for the head
  3. 3. Pacific island feast where you might find roasted pig and poi
  4. 5. Curved hunting implement engineered to fly back to its thrower
  5. 7. Rhythmic storytelling music born in Trinidad and Tobago
  6. 9. Discipline uniting breath and posture, with roots in ancient India
  7. 10. Overland excursion meant for observing majestic wildlife

World Cultures

Hard · 11×11 · 15 words
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  1. 1. Pole position in tribal family history
  2. 4. A real stretch for Eastern enlightenment
  3. 5. Change of pace in New Delhi
  4. 7. Intimidating routine that leaves performers tongue-tied
  5. 10. Paper pursuit where one folds under pressure
  6. 12. Small plates offering a taste of Spain
  7. 13. Bitter bean with deep Mesoamerican roots
  8. 14. Island bash where a pig gets roasted

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  1. 1. Reading material for those looking ahead
  2. 2. Trip where you might shoot a lion, but only on film
  3. 3. Meat on a stick with a point to make
  4. 6. Tiered structure with Eastern promise
  5. 8. Tied up in Japanese tradition
  6. 9. Permanent ink with deep Polynesian roots
  7. 11. Graphic novel reading right to left

World Cultures

Medium · 11×11 · 16 words
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  1. 5. Practice featuring downward dogs
  2. 7. State of peaceful focus
  3. 8. Island bash with roasted pig
  4. 10. Doll within a doll within a doll
  5. 14. Syncopated ballroom dance of Cuban origin
  6. 15. Multi-tiered Buddhist temple
  7. 16. The fold standard in paper art?

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  1. 1. Vessel for a quick stir-fry
  2. 2. Marketplace for haggling over rugs
  3. 3. Sleeveless rain gear from the Andes
  4. 4. Tartan garment with pleats
  5. 6. Dance step that shares a name with a dip
  6. 9. Hat that provides ample shade in Mexico
  7. 11. Expedition to see the Big Five
  8. 12. Obi-wrapped attire
  9. 13. Spiced tea blend from India

World Cultures

Easy · 11×11 · 13 words
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  1. 3. Property that is or may be inherited; an inherited past
  2. 4. A traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated
  3. 7. To observe a special occasion with festivities
  4. 9. A large meal, typically a celebratory one
  5. 11. A group of people with common ancestry and culture
  6. 12. A medieval association of craftsmen or merchants

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  1. 1. The method of human communication
  2. 2. People in general, often referring to traditional culture
  3. 5. An act of welcoming someone
  4. 6. A garment worn by women or girls
  5. 8. A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people
  6. 9. Substances eaten to provide energy
  7. 10. The expression or application of human creative skill

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