The word cute translated into Japanese is...
What is "kawaii?"
This subregion of Asia has the most countries.
What is the "Middle East/Western Asia?"
This Korean fermented side dish is commonly made from napa cabbage and chili peppers.
What is "kimchi?"
This 2019 South Korean film became the first non-English-language movie to win the Academy Award for Best Picture.
What is "Parasite?"
This 2012 viral hit became a global phenomenon, peaking at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming the first YouTube video to reach 1 billion views.
What is "Gangnam Style?"
In 2019, this Asian American was the first to win an NBA championship.
Who is "Jeremy Lin?"
This Southeast Asian country has the most populated city in Asia.
What is "Indonesia?"
Known as the “King of Fruits,” this spiky Southeast Asian fruit is famous for its strong smell and creamy texture.
What is "durian?"
This colorful celebration, known as the Festival of Colors, originated in India and marks the arrival of spring.
What is "Holi?"
This Indian film industry, based primarily in Mumbai, is famous for its elaborate musical numbers and colorful films.
What is "Bollywood?"
Before moving to Hong Kong, this movie star and martial artist was born in San Francisco, California.
Who is "Bruce Lee?"
This city in East Asia has the largest number of skyscrapers in the world.
What is "Hong Kong?"
This fragrant rice dish is typically layered with spiced meat or vegetables and originated in the Indian subcontinent.
What is "biryani?"
Although technically a bridge, this Singapore landmark is famous for its three towers connected by a rooftop SkyPark.
What is the "Marina Bay Sands?"
This Japanese company created iconic video game characters like Mario and Link.
What is "Nintendo?"
The earliest known individuals of Asian descent landed in the American state.
What is "California?"
The number of countries in Asia that end with -stan.
What is "7?"
(Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan)
This popular street food consists of seasoned meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie and often served in pita bread.
What is "shawarma?"
At its peak in the 13th century, this empire stretched from Eastern Europe to the Sea of Japan and was founded by Genghis Khan.
What is the "Mongol Empire?"
This Malaysian actress became the first Asian-identifying performer to win the Academy Award for Best Actress in 2023 for her performance in Everything Everywhere All At Once.
Who is "Michelle Yeoh?"
This was the year that AAPI month officially got designated by the US Congress.
What is "1992?"
This desert, which served as a barrier and vital trade route for ancient Silk Road traders, was the heart of the Mongol Empire, and spread across southern Mongolia and northern China.
What is the "Gobi Desert?"
This Filipino delicacy is made from glutinous rice that's cooked in coconut milk, wrapped in leaves such as banana or palm, then steamed and enjoyed with a sprinkle of sugar or a drizzle of coconut syrup.
What is "suman?"
This traditional Indian herb, whose name means “the incomparable one” in Sanskrit, has been used in Ayurvedic practices for centuries.
What is "ashwagandha?"
This South Korean automotive company produces vehicles under the Kia brand.
What is "Hyundai?"