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Quiz on World Proverbs and Their Meanings
From Italy to Swahili, from Finland to Vietnam — this is a 25-question quiz about what proverbs from different countries are saying. It shows that although the words differ, the things people experience are similar.
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22 more questions in this quiz.1. The Italian proverb 'Chi va piano, va sano e va lontano' means 'the person who goes slowly goes safely and far.' What is it saying?
- A. Those who do not rush end up going farther
- B. Walking is healthier than running
- C. You must lighten your load to go far
- D. People who know the road well go faster
2. The Spanish proverb 'No hay mal que por bien no venga' means 'there is no bad thing that does not lead to something good.' In what situation would you use it?
- A. When comforting someone who has gone through something bad and saying it may lead to an unexpected good result
- B. When scolding someone for doing something wrong
- C. When warning someone not to trust others carelessly
- D. When envying someone who is lucky
3. The Swahili proverb widely used in East Africa, 'Haraka haraka haina baraka,' means 'there is no blessing in haste.' What does it remind us of?
- A. If you do things too quickly, you are likely to make mistakes
- B. The person who gets up early receives blessings
- C. Blessings are obtained through prayer
- D. Quick decisions seize opportunities