Guess The Country National Dress Quiz 🌍

Here is another CST activity for your members to enjoy. This time there are 48 pictures of people from different countries in national dress and stood in front of identifiable landmarks. The idea is for members to look at each photo and guess the country.

NB If you click on the first photo a slide show will open. Or you could print off screenshots to make handouts.

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Guess their nationality / The country

Ask members to guess at the country based on national dress and landscape. But also take time to comment on the photo, which outfits are most liked, which countries have been visited etc.

CHINA - "A Chinese woman dressed in a traditional red and gold qipao standing on the Great Wall of China, with lush green mountains and a watchtower stretching into the distance."

SCOTLAND - "A Scottish man in a tartan kilt and sash, standing by a calm loch with a medieval castle in the background, surrounded by rolling green hills under an overcast sky."

SWITZERLAND - "A Swiss woman wearing traditional tracht with an embroidered bodice and red bow, standing by Lake Geneva with the snow-capped Alps and Chillon Castle in the background under a clear sky."

SPAIN - "A Spanish woman wearing a red flamenco dress with ruffled sleeves and a rose in her hair, standing in front of the Sagrada Família in Barcelona on a sunny day."

FRANCE - "A French man wearing a black beret, striped Breton shirt, and red neckerchief, holding a baguette and standing in front of the Eiffel Tower on a sunny day."

WALES - "A young child wearing a traditional Welsh costume with a tall black hat, red shawl, and checkered apron, smiling in front of Cardiff Castle with its stone keep and moat visible under a partly cloudy sky."

PERU - "A Peruvian woman in traditional Andean dress with a red montera hat and colorful woven shawl, smiling in front of the ancient stone terraces and misty green peaks of Machu Picchu."

GREENLAND - "An Inuit woman wearing a fur-lined parka with traditional patterns, standing in the snow next to an igloo under a clear blue Arctic sky."

AUSTRALIA - "An Indigenous Australian man wearing a red headband and traditional white body paint, standing on the red earth with Uluru rising behind him under the golden light of late afternoon."

EGYPT - "An Egyptian man wearing a white galabeya and headscarf, standing in the desert next to a camel with the Great Pyramids of Giza in the background under a bright blue sky."

GERMANY - "A German man wearing traditional brown lederhosen with embroidered suspenders and a felt hat, drinking from a large beer stein in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin."

INDIA - "An Indian woman wearing a golden-orange saree with red and gold embroidery, standing in front of the Taj Mahal with its white marble domes gleaming under a clear blue sky."

Here are some song suggestions to go with round 1 ...

Guess their nationality / The country

Ask members to guess at the country based on national dress and landscape. But also take time to comment on the photo, which outfits are most liked, which countries have been visited etc.

ENGLAND - "A Beefeater (Yeoman Warder) in full navy and red ceremonial uniform standing in front of the Tower of London, with a black raven perched on a nearby stone wall under a bright blue sky."

IRELAND - "An Irish man with a red beard wearing a green top hat, bow tie, and waistcoat, standing on the Ha’penny Bridge in Dublin with the River Liffey and Georgian buildings in the background under a bright blue sky."

ISRAEL - "A Jewish man wearing a black hat and suit with payot, holding a Hebrew prayer book and standing close to the Western Wall in Jerusalem, facing the camera with a solemn expression."

KENYA - "A Maasai man wearing a bright red shúkà and colourful beaded jewellry, holding a spear and standing in the Maasai Mara with an elephant and calf grazing in the background under a clear blue sky."

NETHERLANDS - "A Dutch woman wearing a traditional Volendam-style dress with a striped apron, lace bonnet, and yellow wooden clogs, standing in a vibrant tulip field with a classic windmill in the background under a bright blue sky."

CANADA - "A Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer in a bright red serge uniform and wide-brimmed Stetson hat, standing proudly in front of a turquoise mountain lake with the Rocky Mountains rising behind under a clear blue sky."

AMERICA - "A Native American man wearing a feathered headdress, beaded tunic, and red sash, standing in front of a traditional tipi on a grassy field under a clear blue sky."

NORWAY - "A Norwegian woman wearing a traditional black bunad with red and gold floral embroidery and silver brooches, standing by a fjord with steep green mountains rising behind her under a bright blue sky."

JAPAN - "A Japanese geisha wearing a red floral kimono with a yellow obi, standing beneath cherry blossom branches with Mount Fuji in the background under a clear blue sky."

NEW ZEALAND - "A Māori warrior wearing a traditional piupiu skirt and feathered cloak, with facial tā moko, captured mid-haka with eyes wide and tongue out, holding a taiaha spear, standing on a grassy plain with New Zealand mountains in the background."

HAWAII (AMERICA) - "A Hawaiian woman wearing a red paʻu skirt with yellow leaf patterns and a green leaf lei, standing barefoot on Waikiki Beach with Diamond Head and the turquoise ocean in the background under a sunny blue sky."

VATICAN CITY (ITALY) - "A Swiss Guard in his iconic blue, red, and yellow striped Renaissance-style uniform, standing casually under a stone archway in Vatican City and holding a halberd, with soft light casting shadows on the cobblestone path."

Here are some song suggestions to go with round 2 ...

Guess their nationality / The country

Ask members to guess at the country based on national dress and landscape. But also take time to comment on the photo, which outfits are most liked, which countries have been visited etc.

JAPAN - "A sumo wrestler wearing a blue mawashi, standing outdoors with Mount Fuji in the background under a clear blue sky, looking directly at the camera with a serious expression."

AMERICA - "An American cowboy wearing a wide-brimmed hat, tan shirt, jeans, boots, and a neckerchief, sitting confidently on a chestnut horse in an open sunlit field with a clear blue sky."

MEXICO - "A Mexican couple dressed in traditional attire, with the woman wearing a bright red folkloric dress decorated with colourful ribbons and lace, and the man in a black charro suit with silver embroidery and a wide sombrero, smiling together against a backdrop of traditional Mexican architecture."

CUBA - "A Cuban woman wearing a bright traditional dress with ruffles, a colourful headwrap, and beaded jewellery, sitting on a doorstep in Havana’s Old Town with pastel-coloured colonial buildings behind her. She holds a large cigar with a playful smile, capturing the lively spirit of Cuba."

MOROCCO - "A Moroccan man wearing a red fez and a cream-coloured djellaba, standing in a vibrant market street in Marrakech with colourful spices, rugs, and lanterns behind him."

AUSTRIA - "An Austrian woman wearing a traditional dirndl with a blouse, bodice, and apron, standing in a picturesque alpine meadow with wooden chalets, green rolling hills, and snow-capped mountains in the background."

GREECE - "A Greek man wearing a traditional white fustanella with embroidered black vest, red sash, and fez, joyfully smashing plates on the floor at an outdoor taverna celebration under warm string lights, with guests clapping and cheering in the background."

VENICE (ITALY) - "A Venetian person wearing an elaborate 18th-century Carnival mask and costume with rich fabrics, lace, and feathers, standing by a canal with gondolas, ornate bridges, and Venetian buildings in the background."

ENGLAND - "An English Morris dancer dressed in a white shirt, trousers with colourful ribbons, bell pads on his legs, and a straw hat with flowers, dancing with sticks raised. Windsor Castle is clearly visible in the background on a sunny day."

BRAZIL - "A Brazilian samba dancer wearing a vibrant feathered Carnival costume with sequins and headdress, smiling and dancing with arms raised, with Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer statue visible on Corcovado Mountain in the background under a sunny blue sky."

SOUTH AFRICA - "A South African man wearing a bright green dashiki with yellow and red patterns, standing proudly with Table Mountain in the background under a clear blue sky. He is smiling, with Cape Town’s cityscape visible below the mountain."

SAUDI ARABIA - "A Saudi Arabian man wearing a traditional white thobe and red-and-white checked keffiyeh (shemagh) with agal, standing in front of a desert landscape with sand dunes and perhaps a historic fort or mosque in the background."

Here are some song suggestions for round 3 ...

Guess their nationality / The country

Ask members to guess at the country based on national dress and landscape. But also take time to comment on the photo, which outfits are most liked, which countries have been visited etc.

IRAQ - "A woman in a soft beige hijab, standing in a sunlit courtyard with a grand domed mosque behind her. The warm golden glow of sunset bathes the scene, highlighting the intricate arches and minarets in the background."

RUSSIA - "A bearded Russian man in traditional red kosovorotka with gold embroidery and a fur-trimmed hat, standing in front of the colourful onion domes of St. Basil’s Cathedral on Red Square, captured in soft daylight with a clear sky."

THAILAND - "A Thai woman in traditional red and gold silk dress with intricate gold jewellery, standing slightly off-centre in front of Wat Phra Kaew. The temple’s ornate rooflines and golden chedi are clearly visible."

LONDON (ENGLAND) - "Group portrait of four Londoners dressed in traditional Pearly Kings and Queens outfits, their dark suits decorated with white buttons forming hearts, crowns, and lettering. They stand smiling in front of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament under a bright blue sky, creating a cheerful and quintessentially London scene."

JAMAICA - "A smiling Jamaican woman in traditional green, yellow, and red striped dress with a matching headwrap, gold earrings, and necklace. She stands outdoors with the Jamaican flag prominently displayed behind her."

MONGOLIA - "A Mongolian man in a blue silk deel with orange trim and a traditional pointed hat, standing beside a brown horse. He holds the reins while standing in a lush green valley with snow-capped mountains and a clear blue sky in the background, creating a striking image of nomadic life and tradition.

ICELAND - "An Icelandic woman in traditional black and red national costume, featuring silver buttons and an embroidered apron, with a tall pointed hat. She stands in front of a powerful geyser erupting against a backdrop of rugged Icelandic landscape and bright blue sky, creating a dramatic and striking scene."

AMISH (AMERICA) - "An Amish man with a reddish-brown beard, wearing a light blue shirt, black vest, and wide-brimmed black hat. He stands in front of a classic red wooden barn with white trim, surrounded by green grass and a partly cloudy blue sky, creating a simple and authentic rural scene."

VIETNAM - "An elderly Vietnamese man standing in a lush green rice paddy, wearing a dark blue patterned ao dai and a traditional conical straw hat. He holds a wooden hoe in one hand, with palm trees and distant mountains under a bright, partly cloudy sky forming the peaceful rural backdrop."

ITALIAN - "A smiling woman in traditional Romanian folk dress, featuring an embroidered white blouse, black vest, and colourful woven belt. She stands in front of the Colosseum in Rome under a bright blue sky, creating a vivid blend of Romanian culture and iconic Italian architecture."

AMERICA - "A smiling hippie couple standing close together in front of a San Francisco cable car, with Alcatraz Island visible in the background. Both wear round sunglasses, peace sign necklaces, and colourful bohemian clothing — the woman in a flowing paisley dress with a patterned headband, and the man in a tie-dye shirt with a suede vest — all under a bright blue sky."

TIBET - "A Tibetan man standing in front of Mount Everest, wearing a deep brown chuba tied with a colourful woven sash and a traditional round hat with a red tassel. A white kata scarf drapes over his shoulder, and the snow-capped peaks and clear blue sky form a dramatic backdrop, emphasizing his calm and dignified expression."

Here are some song suggestions for round 4 ...

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