South Asian Culture
What festival is known as the "festival of lights"?
Diwali
What popular south asian flatbread is commonly cooked in a tandoor?
Naan
What is the name used for the hindi film industry?
Bollywood
What festival is commonly known as the ”festival of lights”?
Diwali
What is the most widely spoken language in Bangladesh?
Bengali/Bangla
What is the most commonly worn trad fit for both guys and girls?
Kurta/Veshti
Saree/Salwar
Tumeric
What South Asian Dance style is known for its hand gestures and facial movement?
Bharathanatyam (or other)
What is a sari/saree?
A traditional south asian garment
Which south Asian country is often called the ”land of the thunder dragon”?
Bhutan
what is henna traditionally used for in many cultures?
intricate body art applied to a bride's hands and feet during her wedding
What dish is made with rice and is often cooked with meat, vegetables, and spices
Biriyani
What dies the term “tollywood” commonly refer to?
Telugu-language cinema/Telugu film industry
What is henna a traditionally used for in many south asian cultures?
Body decoration,especially for celebrating/weddings
What currency is used in Nepal?
Nepalese Rupee
What is the name of the traditional south asian greeting where someone puts their hand together in front of their chest?
Namaste
What is the name of the yogurt based drink that can be either sweet or salty
Lassi
Which south asian country is known for its large film industry called Lollywood
Pakistan
What is the name of the traditional south Asian greeting where someone may bring their hands together in front of their chest?
Namaste
Which ocean borders the southern part of South Asia?
Indian Ocean
What is rangoli used for?
Floors/Entrances especially during festivals
What is the name of the south asian dessert made from milk solids, sugar and often flavoured with cardamom or saffron
Peda
What is the name of the traditional Indian classical form originated from Tamil Nadu?
Bharathanatyam
What is “rangoli” traditionally made to decorate?
Floors/entrances,especially during festivals and celebrations
What Mountain range contains Mount Everest?
Himalayas