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Quiz about Wedding Traditions From Around The World

Wedding Traditions From Around The World Quiz

Some interesting tidbits on wedding customs from different cultures. I hope you find this quiz fun and informative.

A multiple-choice quiz by prichason. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
prichason

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
99,712

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
12 / 25

Plays
3053

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Question 1 of 25

1. In which country is the traditional musical wedding march called the "Zaffa" performed? Hint

China

Libya

Egypt

India

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Question 2 of 25

2. How long does a traditional Moroccan wedding ceremony usually last? Hint

two to three days

two weeks

twenty-four hours

four to seven days

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Question 3 of 25

3. What color signifies happiness when used in a wedding in China? Hint

orange

blue

red

green

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Question 4 of 25

4. In what country is the bride-to-be painted in pure white from head to toe? Hint

China

Tibet

Korea

Japan

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Question 5 of 25

5. What color is it custom for an Israeli bride to wear with her wedding dress? Hint

green

blue

white

red

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Question 6 of 25

6. Wedding receptions in which country feature a wedding cake called kransakaka? Hint

Poland

Greenland

Iceland

Russia

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Question 7 of 25

7. How many bands does a new bride in Sweden wear on her wedding day? Hint

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Question 8 of 25

8. In what country might the friends of the bride plant a tree in her yard and decorate it with ribbons and painted eggshells? Hint

Czech Republic

Hungary

Croatia

Russia

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Question 9 of 25

9. In which country are church weddings not considered official? Hint

Poland

Russia

Greece

Croatia

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Question 10 of 25

10. The custom of the bride wearing a white wedding gown began in which country? Hint

France

Canada

United States

England

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Question 11 of 25

11. What has long been the flower of choice for a girl getting married in Spain? Hint

Lemon Blossom

Morning Glory

Orange Blossom

Rose

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Question 12 of 25

12. In early American weddings what accessory would Victorian brides wear with their wedding gowns? Hint

necklace

handkerchief

bracelet

gloves

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Question 13 of 25

13. In which of the following would a Priest performing the wedding ceremony bless a plate of coins and give them to the groom? Hint

Canada

Brazil

Cuba

Puerto Rico

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Question 14 of 25

14. In which country would the couple getting married exchange wedding rings when the engagement proposal takes place? Hint

Brazil

Mexico

Peru

Chile

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Question 15 of 25

15. In which country does the mother of the groom and the father of the bride escort the couple down the aisle and stand next to them during the ceremony? Hint

Puerto Rico

Brazil

Argentina

Peru

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Question 16 of 25

16. What do Jamaican couples do with the remainder of the wedding cake? Hint

They slice it and mail it to friends and relatives unable to attend the reception

either one

They save it and eat it on their first anniversary

neither

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Question 17 of 25

17. What is placed on top of a wedding cake in Bermuda? Hint

a rose bud

a white plastic dove

a cross

a tiny sapling

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Question 18 of 25

18. On which Pacific Island does the groom present a valuable gift to the bride's father? Hint

Philippine Islands

Hawaii

Fiji

Samoan Islands

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Question 19 of 25

19. To mark the start of the newlyweds life together, the bride's and groom's parents carry a fire from their hearths to the new couple's home and light a fire, in which country? Hint

Egypt

Sudan

Pakistan

South Africa

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Question 20 of 25

20. In which country is it a custom to build an arch of pine branches in front of the bride's family home? Hint

Norway

Holland

Greenland

Denmark

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Question 21 of 25

21. In which country is the bride's wedding ring called a Claddagh ring? Hint

Ireland

Iceland

Norway

England

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Question 22 of 25

22. In Switzerland the bride wears a crown or wreath symbolizing what? Hint

commitment to her new husband

maidenhood

desire for motherhood

acceptance of her husband's family

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Question 23 of 25

23. In which country might you find a pinata hanging from the ceiling? Hint

Bermuda

Jamaica

Mexico

Cuba

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Question 24 of 25

24. In ancient times brides from which country wore wedding veils of yellow or red which represented fire? Hint

Greece

Croatia

Iran

Spain

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Question 25 of 25

25. In which country was it an old tradition for the newlyweds to sneak out of the reception without saying good-bye? Hint

Mexico

United States

Venezuela

Canada

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which country is the traditional musical wedding march called the "Zaffa" performed?

Answer: Egypt

They have traditional Egyptian music, belly dancers, drum horns and performers with flaming swords. Egyptians also believe that the ring finger has the "vein amoris", the vein of love, which runs straight to the heart.

2. How long does a traditional Moroccan wedding ceremony usually last?

Answer: four to seven days

After the couple say their vows, and before the new bride can become the mistress of her new home, she must walk around her house three times.

3. What color signifies happiness when used in a wedding in China?

Answer: red

Red signifies love, joy and prosperity and is used in several different ways in Chinese wedding traditions. The homes of both the bride and groom are usually decorated in red on their wedding day.

4. In what country is the bride-to-be painted in pure white from head to toe?

Answer: Japan

This is done to show the bride's maiden status to the gods.

5. What color is it custom for an Israeli bride to wear with her wedding dress?

Answer: blue

This custom originated in ancient Israel. The bride would wear a blue ribbon to symbolize her fidelity.

6. Wedding receptions in which country feature a wedding cake called kransakaka?

Answer: Iceland

This cake is made by creating 'wedding rings' of almond pastry of different sizes piled on top of each other to form a pyramid. Swirls of white icing decorate each ring and in the center you find fine chocolates or decorative candies.

7. How many bands does a new bride in Sweden wear on her wedding day?

Answer: 3

One is her engagement ring, another is her wedding ring, and the third is a ring for motherhood.

8. In what country might the friends of the bride plant a tree in her yard and decorate it with ribbons and painted eggshells?

Answer: Czech Republic

According to legend it is believed that the bride would live as long as the tree. The night before her wedding her friends also give the bride a crown of rosemary to represent wisdom, love, loyalty, and remembrance.

9. In which country are church weddings not considered official?

Answer: Russia

Couples wanting to get married must exchange vows at a Russian marriage civil ceremony. The bride and groom are give bread and salt to symbolize health, prosperity, and long life.

10. The custom of the bride wearing a white wedding gown began in which country?

Answer: France

This tradition began several hundred years ago. The French also started the tradition of the hope chest. The French call it the bridal trousseau.

11. What has long been the flower of choice for a girl getting married in Spain?

Answer: Orange Blossom

The Spanish believe that since the orange tree produces fruit and blossoms at the same time its flowers represent happiness and fulfillment.

12. In early American weddings what accessory would Victorian brides wear with their wedding gowns?

Answer: gloves

The gloves were symbols of modesty and romance. Take the 'g' away and you have a 'pair of loves'.

13. In which of the following would a Priest performing the wedding ceremony bless a plate of coins and give them to the groom?

Answer: Puerto Rico

After the couple exchanges vows the groom give the plate of coins to his bride, which she keeps as a present from her husband. The coins represent good luck and prosperity for the newlyweds.

14. In which country would the couple getting married exchange wedding rings when the engagement proposal takes place?

Answer: Chile

While engaged the couple wear the rings on their right hand. After they are married the rings are switched to the left hand. This is also a tradition in Argentina.

15. In which country does the mother of the groom and the father of the bride escort the couple down the aisle and stand next to them during the ceremony?

Answer: Argentina

Bridesmaids, a maid of honor, or a best man are not part of a traditional wedding in Argentina.

16. What do Jamaican couples do with the remainder of the wedding cake?

Answer: either one

The wedding cake is a dark fruit cake liberally laced with rum. According to one website I found, it stated that the couple sliced the cake and mailed it to friends unable to attend. I had someone who was Jamaican send me a correction notice that the couple usually saved it. I left both answers.

17. What is placed on top of a wedding cake in Bermuda?

Answer: a tiny sapling

After the wedding, the newlyweds plant the young tree and watch it grow as their marriage grows.

18. On which Pacific Island does the groom present a valuable gift to the bride's father?

Answer: Fiji

This present should be a whales tooth which symbolizes status and wealth.

19. To mark the start of the newlyweds life together, the bride's and groom's parents carry a fire from their hearths to the new couple's home and light a fire, in which country?

Answer: South Africa

The twelve symbols of life important in the African culture are: wine, wheat, pepper, salt, bitter herbs, a pot and spoon, a broom, honey, a spear, a shield and a copy of the Bible or Koran. These are often part of the wedding ceremony.

20. In which country is it a custom to build an arch of pine branches in front of the bride's family home?

Answer: Denmark

This arch is called the Gate of Honor. When a couple celebrates their silver anniversary another Gate of Honor is built.

21. In which country is the bride's wedding ring called a Claddagh ring?

Answer: Ireland

The ring is a heart held by two hands with a crown. Faith is represented by the hands, honor is symbolized by the crown, and the heart signifies love.

22. In Switzerland the bride wears a crown or wreath symbolizing what?

Answer: maidenhood

After the ceremony the wreath is removed and burned. It is considered good luck if the wreath burns quickly.

23. In which country might you find a pinata hanging from the ceiling?

Answer: Mexico

It is usually shaped as a heart or an animal. Children swat at the pinata and the treats are shared by all the guests.

24. In ancient times brides from which country wore wedding veils of yellow or red which represented fire?

Answer: Greece

These colorful veils were supposed to ward off evil spirits and demons.

25. In which country was it an old tradition for the newlyweds to sneak out of the reception without saying good-bye?

Answer: Venezuela

Sneaking out was considered to bring good luck to the marriage. This is not done very often any longer (if at all).

Source: Author prichason

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