Flag Attack!
The Golden Screen
Asian Flora and Fauna
Notable Nibbles
ANIMAZN
100
Home to touring pop groups, BTS and BLACKPINK, this country is known for more than just its cultural impact on the music industry.
What is South Korea?
100
This film by Bong-Joon Ho won Best Picture in 2020 and is notable for being the first foreign language film to win in this category across the Oscar’s 92-year history.
What is Parasite?
100
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This flower is Japan’s national flower and has recently made its way into the game, Minecraft, complete with its own biome and craftable wood set.
What is a sakura blossom?
100
This Vietnamese soup dish served with vermicelli noodles, rare meat, and fresh herbs has become a staple, not only in Vietnam but in the states as well. Ramen better watch out!
What is Phở?
100
First appearing in 1996, this yellow, mouse-like creature with electric abilities became the mascot of Pokémon, created by Game Freak and Nintendo.
Who is Pikachu?
200
The most populous country in the world with its bright colors and diversity, this country has no national language per its constitution.
What is India?
200
Sweeping the Oscars with 7 wins including Best Picture and Best Director, Everything Everywhere All at Once tells us that this breakfast food is the ultimate expression of nihilism.
What is an everything bagel?
200
Usually kept for decorative purposes, this domesticated aquatic animal comes in many color variants; referred to as nishikigoi in Japanese.
What is koi fish?
200
These filled pastries stuffed with spiced potatoes can take a triangular, conic, or half-moon shape depending on the South Asian region they come from.
What is a samosa?
200
In the animated Disney film, Mulan, Mulan’s ancestors send this small dragon (played by Eddie Murphy) to accompany her on her quest.
Who is Mushu?
300
Known for its tropical beaches, opulent royal palaces, and Buddhist temples, this country borders Laos and Vietnam in the Southeastern parts of Asia.
What is Thailand?
300
Featured in The Walking Dead, Minari, Nope, and more recently, Beef, this South-Korean American actor is the first Asian American actor to be nominated for Best Actor.
Who is Steven Yeun?
300
Known as a symbol of beginnings, hope, and tranquility to many cultures, this aquatic flower is prevalent in Buddhism and Hinduism.
What is a lotus flower?
300
Anybody into seafood? This ball-shaped Japanese snack is made with wheat-flour based batter, octopus, bonito flakes, and pickled ginger.
What is takoyaki?
300
Young robotics prodigy, Hiro Hamada, and healthcare companion, Baymax, reside in this fictitious city where both names are a mish-mash of two actual city names.
What is San Fransokyo?
400
Lively with music, dance, and visual arts, this island country holds onto traditions from 3000 years ago. Its flag's placement of white stars symbolizes the Southern Cross constellation.
What is Samoa?
400
Nominated for eleven Academy Awards and winner of four, this 2012 film tells the magical story of an Indian boy who survives a shipwreck and months in a lifeboat alongside a Bengal Tiger.
What is Life of Pi?
400
The largest extant species of lizard growing to a length of 10 feet, this reptile has enough venom to take down large mammals -- including humans.
What is a komodo dragon?
400
Boba (or “bubble tea”) is what brings us together today, but the origins of the drink have roots in the 20th century. Invented in the 1980s in this country, it has since exploded in popularity in the West.
What is Taiwan?
400
Lilo and Stitch follows the adventures of a young Hawai'ian girl and an artificial extraterrestrial creature originally named this, whom she adopts. Together they teach us that Ohana does mean family.
Who is Experiment 626?
500
The world’s highest peak, Mt. Everest, is located in this country, which in its history, has never been under foreign invasion.
What is Nepal?
500
Garnering international recognition for works like Nomadland and Eternals, this director became the second woman and the first woman of color to win Best Director in the Academy.
Who is Chloé Zhao?
500
Found in the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei, this nocturnal creature is the only extant mammal that is entirely carnivorous.
What is a tarsier?
500
The national dish of Laos, this meat-based salad is flavored with chili, fish sauce, mint leaves, and lime. You can find most variations of this dish made with minced pork or chicken, but can be made with beef, duck, or fish as well.
What is laab?
500
“I am not an executive. I'm rather like a foreman, like the boss of a team of craftsmen. That is the spirit of how I work.” Those are the words of this animator who will soon be releasing his next upcoming film in a line of whimsical worlds, Boy and the Heron.
Who is Hayao Miyazaki?