Historical Events
This ancient network of trade routes was established to connect China to the Mediterranean Sea, sharing goods like silk, spices, porcelain, and jewelry, along with ideas
Silk Road
The name of this Korean girl group consists of two colors.
BLACKPINK
Often fermented in clay jars called onggi, this spicy, staple Korean side dish is traditionally made with seasoned napa cabbage and radishes
Kimchi
The Eightfold Path and the Four Noble Truths are foundational guidelines in this ancient spiritual tradition
Buddhism
In 2024, this Los Angeles Dodgers superstar became the first player in MLB history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season
Shohei Ohtani
This 19th-century conflict began after the Qing dynasty banned a British-imported narcotic, ultimately forcing China to cede Hong Kong in the Treaty of Nanking.
Opium War
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This popular dish is eaten for cultural holidays and brings significance through its shape that resembles a gold ingot.
Dumplings
Founded in China during the Spring and Autumn period and named after a famous philosopher, emphasizes filial piety, ritual propriety, and the cultivation of virtue to create a harmonious society
Confucianism
Olympian Alysa Liu gave a shout-out to this Canadian actor who co-starred in Laufey's "Madwoman" music video and leads the hit series Heated Rivalry.
Hudson Williams
What is the joint-stock company that received a royal charter from Queen Elizabeth I in 1600, grew to rule large parts of India with its own private army, and was dissolved in 1874?
British East India Company
This modern jazz-pop singer with Chinese heritage won two Grammys for her albums Bewitched and A Matter of Time.
Laufey
Often called a "Japanese savory pancake," its name literally translates to "grilled as you like it," and it is typically topped with a signature sweet brown sauce, kewpie mayo, and bonito flakes.
Okonomiyaki
This five-day Hindu "Festival of Lights" celebrates the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil, marked by the lighting of small clay lamps called diyas
Diwali
This singer is called the "King of Mandopop."
Jay Chou
This final traditional era of Japanese government lasted from 1603 to 1868 under the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate.
Edo Period (1603-1868)
This Filipino OPM (origingal pilipino music) band is known for their chart-topping songs "Multo," "Tingin," "Misteryoso," and "Pahina."
Cup of Joe
Popular in the Philippines, this street food consists of a fertilized duck egg that is incubated, boiled, and eaten straight from the shell.
Balut
A vibrant spring festival of colors where people throw colored powders (gulal), share sweets, and dance in public spaces
Holi
This Indian superstar won Miss World 2000, starred in the ABC thriller series Quantico, and married American singer Nick Jonas.
Priyanka Chopra
Korea’s longest-ruling dynasty, which established Seoul as its capital, embraced Neo-Confucianism and saw King Sejong invent the Hangeul alphabet in 1443.
Joseon Dynasty
This Japanese band merges heavy riffs with J-Pop idol aesthetics and coined the term "Kawaii Metal."
BABYMETAL
This Filipino street food, whose name comes from the Tagalog word for "intestines," consists of grilled pig or chicken intestines on a skewer.
Isaw
Executed with precise finger movements and striking facial expressions, this traditional, highly stylized performance art from a specific Indonesian island was designated an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2015 (island name)
Bali (Balinese Dance)
This legendary guitarist and pioneer of the city pop era famously performed on stage using a custom surfboard guitar. His most famous song is Tokyo Reggie.
Masayoshi Takanaka