Culture
May
This 2018 rom-com had the first all-Asian cast in Hollywood in 25 years.
Crazy Rich Asians
The people of Easter Island, Tonga, and Hawaii are _____?
Polynesians
This popular genre from South Korea blends elements of pop, hip hop, and R&B, with groups like BTS and BLACKPINK leading its global popularity.
K-pop
This actor, known as “The Rock,” has a Samoan father and a Black Nova Scotian mother, and is famous for his roles in Fast & Furious and Jumanji while also embracing his Polynesian roots.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
How long do Chinese New Year celebrations last?
15 days
The first Asian American to win an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. (2023)
Michelle Yeoh
Which U.S. state has the highest concentration of Asians?
California
Which Japanese composer is well-known for his film scores, including those for "Spirited Away" and "Howl's Moving Castle"?
Joe Hisaishi
This South Korean-born singer, a member of BLACKPINK, is known for her powerful vocals and the hit song "APT".
Rosé
What language is this:
Urdu
India's highest grossing film of all time. (2022)
A. Kabhi Kushi Khabi Gham
B. Dhoom 3
C. RRR
RRR
Phnom Penh is the capital city of which country?
Cambodia
What vocal technique, often associated with the music of Tuva (Siberia), allows singers to produce multiple pitches at the same time?
Throat Singing
This Canadian actor, known for his role as the title character in the Marvel film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, also starred in the TV show Kim's Convenience.
Simu Liu
Māori are the Indigenous people of which country?
New Zeland
This 2020s Disney+ series marked Marvels first Muslim superhero lead--a Pakistani American Teen.
Ms. Marvel
Which country’s nickname is ‘Pear of the Indian Ocean’?
Sri Lanka
This Chinese two-stringed instrument is often compared to a violin and is played with a bow.
Erhu
This Filipino singer and actress is best known for her roles in Miss Saigon and Les Misérables, and she was the singing voice of Mulan for "Reflection" and Jasmine for "A Whole New World."
Lea Salonga
The Philippines' national dance involves balancing bamboo poles.
Tinikling
This 1993 film about Chinese-American sisters was the first modern Hollywood movie with an all-Asian cast.
Hint: Originally a book written by Amy Tan
The Joy Luck Club
What is the most populated region in China?
Hint: Starts with a G
Guangdong
This traditional Thai music genre is performed by a piphat ensemble, which includes instruments like the xylophone and drums.
Piphat
This actor and martial artist is often considered the "father" of modern martial arts in cinema and was known for his fluid movements and philosophy of fighting.
Bruce Lee