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100

The Chinese custom of breaking a girl's feet to change the shape and size of it.

What is foot-binding?

100

This food is typically eaten on Lunar New Year to symbolize wealth.

What is Dumpling?

100
Discovered by a Japanese scientist whilst eating kombu dashi; the fifth taste. 

What is umami?

100

Known for her role in the Suite Life of Zack and Cody as the rich, ditzy girl. 

Who is Brenda Song?

100

The Filipino-American who debuted at number 1 on the Hot 100 with her debut single.

Who is Olivia Rodrigo?

200

The only Southeast Asian country that hasn't been colonized by Europe.

What is Thailand?

200

Traditional Korean clothing worn on special occasions such as weddings and funerals

What is Hanbok?

200

A Filipino dessert consisting of shaved ice, sweetened beans, fruits, jellies, and topped with milk, flan, purple yam jam, and ice cream.

What is halo-halo?

200

A Vietnamese artist who notoriously writes heartbreak songs, but is actually in a stable relationship.

Who is Keshi?

200

A Philippines-based chain with a bee mascot that is known for its burgers, fried chicken, spaghetti, and other Filipino dishes.

What is Jollibee?

300

The three gunpowder empires.

What are the Safavid, Mughal, and Ottoman Empires?

300

In Southeast Asia, it is said that this will happen to the middle person in a 3 person photo. 

What is dying?

300

A popular form of bread that is cooked in a tandoor and is yeast-leavened.

What is naan?

300

A retired Olympian who’s known for his love for Winnie the Pooh. 

Who is Yuzuru Hanyu?

300

He is regarded as one of the best boxers of all time and has served as a Senator of the Philippines. 

Who is Manny Pacquiao?

400

The only country to have a building in its flag.

What is Cambodia?

400

In Chinese culture, this object should not be gifted because it symbolizes a time to the end of life.

What is a clock?

400

A powdered drink that comes from the Camelia Sinensis plant.

What is matcha?

400

He's popular for acting in live adaptations for animes, including Death Note and Your Lie in April. 

Who is Kento Yamazaki?

400

Filipino folk dance that involves bamboo poles.

What is Tinikling?

500

Part of a duo, one of the first men to climb Mount Everest.

Who is Tenzing Norgay?

500

In hmong culture, a person is said to have multiple souls, one of which lives in the body. Separation of this soul is said to cause illness. This person is called to help return the soul. 

What is a shaman?

500

The literal meaning of "dim-sum."

What is "touch the heart?"

500

The first Asian country to win Miss Universe.

What is Japan?

500

One of the most popular forms of public transportation made from leftover US military jeeps after WWII that are a symbol of Filipino culture and art.

What are jeepneys?

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