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In the TV show Modern Family, Mitchell and Cameron decided to adopt a child from an Asian country. Which country is their daughter from?
Vietnam
Who is North Korea's current leader?
Kim Jong Un
The Chinese lunar calendar dedicates each year to an animal on the Zodiac chart. Which animal will represent the year of 2026?
The horse
China is bordered by 14 different countries. Name two of them.
Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, or Vietnam
California rolls are one of the most popular sushi rolls. What are the five main ingredients found in it?
Rice, seaweed, crab meat, cucumbers, and avocado
The movie Big Hero 6 was set in a fictional city, that combined the names of two actual ones. What was the name of this city?
San Fransoyko! (San Franscico and Toyko)
What is the oldest Asian relgion?
Hinduism
The Hindu holiday Diwali is otherwise known as the Festival of ____
Lights
What is the capital of South Korea?
Seoul
The Summer Olympics are held every four years. What year was the Summer Olympics held in Beijing, China?
2008
Squid Game is a popular South Korean TV series about people competing in deadly children’s games for a massive cash prize. In the show, what year did the first annual game take place?
1988
The Vietnam War was fought between North and South Vietnam. As an ally of South Vietnam, the United States used which chemical in herbicidal warfare that led to numerous health problems?
Agent orange
Holi is a Hindu festival celebrated as the Festival of Colours, Love, and Spring. Each color has a significant meaning.What symbolic meaning corresponds with the color yellow?
New beginnings (the start of spring when everything starts growing again)
Mount Everest, located in Nepal, is the world's tallest mountain. What mountain range is it a part of?
The Himalayan mountain range
How many chopsticks does China produce annually?
~45 - 80 billion pairs
Who is the director of the film Wicked? (He also appeared as a guest judge on Dancing With the Stars, Wicked Night)
Jon M. Chu
Which Asian country used to have the same independence day as the US?
The Philippines. It was changed to June 12th in the 1960s, because on that date in 1898 the Phillipines got their freedom from Spain.
Ramadan celebrates the holiest month in the Islamic lunar calendar. Muslims will use this time for fasting, prayer, worship, and reflection. What number month does Ramadan take place in? (First, second, etc...)
Ninth month
According to TripAdvisor, a travel guidance platform, name 1 country that was ranked in the top 5 of "The Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best" award
Bali, Indonesia; Hanoi, Vietnam; Bangkok, Thailand; Siem Reap, Cambodia; Kathmandu, Nepal
What is the name of the world's largest flower that lives in South East Asia?
Rafflesia arnoldii
In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry falls for a Ravenclaw girl (who happens to be Asian). What is the name of his crush?
Cho Chang
Genghis Khan united the Mongol tribes and founded the Mongol Empire. His father had died when Genghis was nine years old. What did his father die from?
Last month we celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival. This celebration honors the moon goddess who lives on the moon with the Jade Rabbit. What is the name of the moon goddess?
Chang'e
Which Asian country is the world's fourth most populous country in the world?
Indonseia
Asian people are often considered one of the "smarter" races. According to Google and a 2019 study, what is the average IQ score in Taiwan?
~106.47