Food
This triangular, fried pastry is commonly filled with spiced potatoes and peas.
What is samosa?
This Netflix teen drama stars Maitreyi Ramakrishnan as Devi Vishwakumar, a first-generation Indian-American high schooler.
What is "Never Have I Ever"?
This iconic white marble mausoleum in Agra, India, was built by Emperor Shah Jahan.
What is the Taj Mahal?
This acronym is a playful, colloquial term used to describe people of South Asian descent born or raised in the United States.
What is ABCD? (American-Born Confused Desi)?
This creamy, yogurt-based mango drink is a staple refreshment during South Asian summers.
What is mango lassi?
Unlike baseball's three strikes, this field sport uses a delivery that bounces off the turf once before the batsman can attempt to protect three wooden stumps. Most famous sport in South Asia.
What is cricket?
This mountain range, spanning five countries including Nepal and Bhutan, contains the world's highest peaks.
What are the Himalayas?
This traditional form of temporary body art uses a paste made from powdered leaves to create intricate designs on hands and feet.
What is henna/mehendi?
This black tea beverage is brewed with a mixture of aromatic spices like cardamom, ginger, and cloves.
What is masala chai?
This traditional, high-energy folk dance originating from Punjab is commonly performed at weddings and festivals.
What is bhangra?
Name at least 4 of the 8 countries that officially make up South Asia.
What are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka?
This South Asian attire consists of a long tunic, matching trousers, and a scarf or dupatta.
What is a Shalwar Kameez, Kurta, or Kurti?
A popular multi-layered South Asian dessert drink with vermicelli, rose syrup, and basil seeds.
What is falooda?
Comedian Hasan Minhaj co-wrote and produced this 2026 dance film about a collegiate Bollywood-fusion team competing for a national championship.
What is Best of the Best?
This is the capital city of Pakistan, known for its strict grid layout and its location at the foothills of the Margalla Hills.
What is Islamabad?
This 2022 Marvel Disney+ series made history by featuring a Pakistani-American teenage superhero from New Jersey named Kamala Khan.
What is Ms. Marvel?
Chicken marinated in yogurt, garlic, ginger, and bold spices, then grilled or roasted in a traditional clay oven for a smoky flavor.
What is tandoori chicken?
This iconic 1995 Bollywood film starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol holds the record for the longest-running film in Indian cinema history.
What is Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ)?
This major river flowing through India and Bangladesh is considered sacred in Hinduism and is one of the longest in South Asia.
What is the Ganges River?
This multi-day autumn festival, known as the "Festival of Lights," is celebrated by millions of South Asians worldwide and often features sparklers, clay lamps, and sweets.
What is Diwali?