Step 1 of 14 7% 1. How are you connected to various countries and cultures?Check all that apply. I know a lot about my ancestors and where they lived I grew up in a country or culture different from that of my parents I have lived in more than one country during my life I have family that live or have lived in a different country None of the above 2. How many people from different countries or cultures do you have close ties to?NoneA few (1-2)Several (3-5)Many (more than 5) 3. How many countries have you visited?012345More than 5 4. If you've ever visited another country, what did you do there?Check all that apply. Shopped at a grocery store Used public transportation Visited a factory, office, school or university Attended a sporting event, concert or local cultural event Visited a park or playground Had a long conversation with a local you just met Went for a stroll in a neighborhood with no goal in mind Eaten a local dish you had never tried before None of the above I've never traveled abroad 5. Traveling to a new country doesn’t have to mean getting on a plane. Have you done any of these activities in the last year?Check all that apply. Researched another country out of curiosity or for a potential trip Watched plays or movies set in another country Read or listened to books about another country Followed a sport team from another country Listened to music from another country Made a meal inspired by another country Followed someone from another country on social media Participated in any other hobby or cultural activity inspired by another country None of the above 6. How often do you consume international news stories?NeverRarelyOftenEveryday Your Thinking How we think about the world is, in part, a reflection of what we've learned about it. This section explores a few common ways this learning may impact how we think about and understand the world. The next 6 questions explore how you may have thought about different countries and cultures. 7. Think of your home and the things in it. With that in mind, do you think your home would look more like:The home of someone from your own country with a different incomeThe home of someone from a different country with a similar income 8. Which of the following statements are true?Check all that apply. Algebra was invented in the Middle East Extreme poverty has been cut in half since 2000. There are more than fifty countries in Africa All three are true None are true 9. How do you think about other countries?Check all that apply. I am usually interested in learning where in the world something came from The country where something comes from can impact my opinion of it I've always been fascinated by certain countries and keep an eye out for what happens there I am often inspired by ideas or solutions from other countries I love to see what my passions or hobbies look like in other countries None of the above 10. Where does your vision of the future come from?Check all that apply. Science fiction writing Technology companies Movies or television shows Science journals and articles Stories from other countries None of the above This famous photo, commonly called The Blue Marble, was taken in 1972 by the Apollo 17 crew. 11. When you look at this picture, which best describes your natural starting point?Try to find my own countryTry to see how all the continents fit togetherStep back and just look at the whole earth 12. How has your desire to learn from other countries changed in the last 6 months?IncreasedDecreasedStayed the same Thank you for taking the Blue Marble Quiz! Before we tally your score, take a moment to click on the category below that you think best describes you.BUY LOCAL: Many of your life experiences reflect staying close to home, so it’s natural that your thinking is likely to be influenced by your more immediate surroundings.I PREFER HOME COOKING: While your experiences may have given you a taste of life in other places, your thinking remains grounded by the people and cultures closest to you.I’LL CROSS THAT BRIDGE: Though circumstances may have kept you closer to home, you gain fresh perspective by seeking ideas from other countries.BLUE MARBLE ALL THE WAY: You’ve had the chance to step away from your home country or culture – literally or figuratively – and look back from a different vantage point. From this perspective, your ideas about what is possible at home are influenced by places and cultures around the world. Scroll to top