1. Take a look at the graphic in the header of this quiz. The red part is a Chinese character which is commonly used in association with marriage. What is its meaning?
A)
double fertility
B)
double happiness
C)
double trouble
2. In traditional Khmer weddings in Cambodia, the groom carries ________ to symbolize his joining his bride's family and to honor the legendary founders of Cambodia, a foreigner from India, and his wife, a local princess.
A)
the bride's scarf
B)
the bride's purse
C)
the bride's shoes
3. In Mongolia, a bridegroom was expected to visit the parents of his intended bride and present them with a white kerchief containing coins, which represented
A)
his ability to support his wife
B)
the future unity of the two families
C)
his payment for their daughter
4. On the Pacific island of Fiji, the groom is expected to give a present to the father of the bride. The traditional gift, which symbolizes the status and wealth of the groom is
A)
a large fish
B)
a new oar
C)
a whale's tooth
5. In Korea, the bridegroom would present his new mother-in-law with a pair of ________ to symbolize his intended fidelity.
A)
geese
B)
cranes
C)
lovebirds
6. On the day before a Hindu wedding, the bride's friends gather to paint her hands and feet with intricate designs rendered in henna to represent the strength of love in the upcoming marriage. This ritual is called
A)
Mehndi
B)
Misri
C)
Sagri
7. The most important part of the Hindu marriage ceremony is the saptapadi, in which the couple takes seven steps in which direction before exchanging their vows.
A)
east
B)
west
C)
north
D)
south
8. In Japan, the bride and groom exchanged gifts at their betrothal celebration. The groom's gift to the bride symbolized female virtue. What was this gift?
A)
a white kimono
B)
an obi
C)
a pair of tabi
9. During the Tang dynasty, the bride and groom exchanged cups of rice wine, the number of which was meant to indicate that the man was strong while the woman was weak. How many did each drink?
A)
bride one, groom five
B)
bride four, groom two
C)
bride two, groom four
10. A Chinese bride traditionally wears this color as a symbol of love, happiness and good luck.
A)
yellow
B)
red
C)
white