Geography/Flags
Language/Religion
Modern Day Asia
Culture
History/Politics
100
Is Afghanistan part of the Middle East or Asia?
Asia! Afghanistan originally was a part of India. Often, they are assumed to be an Arab country, but they actually do not speak Arabic. This situation is similar to Pakistan, who also used to be a part of India and gets often confused for being a part of the Middle East.
100
What is primarily spoken in Hong Kong?
Cantonese. Mandarin is the official language of China, Taiwan, and Singapore. Hong Kong is an autonomous territory in southeastern China. It is a major port and financial hub!
100
Name 5 Hayao Miyazaki Films
It was announced this year tha Miyazaki will be coming out of retirement to make another film! He has yet to officially realize details on the new project.
100
What is the most popular sport in Korea?
Taekwondo. Characterized by many fancy kicks~
100
Who is the current leader of North Korea?
Kim Jung-un. Kim Jung-un is the current supreme leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
200
What country in Asia has the world's only non-quadrilateral flag?
Nepal! Currently the emblems on it are the sun and the crescent moon, but in the past it used to be human faces! It was removed to modernize the flag.
200
What is Buddha's real name?
Siddhartha Gautama. He was originally a wealthy prince of a tribe, but once he saw the suffering and poverty beyond his walls, he set off to become an Indian monk. He is NOT the chubby statue, that statue depicts him because chubbiness represents happiness!
200
What is Mulan's REAL, full name? (According to Chinese legend, not the film)
Hua Mulan. The film portrays her as 'Fa Mulan' but according to Chinese legend it is HUA Mulan. Her story is originally described in a poem called The Ballad of Mulan. There is no real proof of her existence, but her heroic actions are told in ancient text and taught in schools.
200
What is this years AND last years Chinese Zodiac animals?
2017, Year of the Rooster 2016, Year of the Monkey
200
Name 3 inventions of Ancient China.
Compass Abacus Paper making Gunpowder(fireworks) Alcohol Abacus Tea making Silk Umbrella Acupuncture Porcelain Kites
300
How many stars on the Chinese flag?
5! The Big star represents the communist party, and the 4 little stars beside it represent the 4 social classes.
300
'Kamis' are divine spirits/sacred beings worshiped in WHAT religion?
Shintoism! Japanese religion incorporating the worship of ancestors and nature spirits and a belief in sacred power ( kami ) in both animate and inanimate things. It was the state religion of Japan until 1945.
300
What month is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month?
May! May was chosen to commemorate the the immigration of Japanese to the U.S., AND the anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. The majority of the workers who laid the tracks were Chinese immigrants.
300
Where are the cherry blossom trees from AND how did they get to the US?
Cherry blossom trees originated from Japan, and also known as Sakura trees. It is also the national flower of Japan. They were a gift to the US as a token of friendship.
300
What European country conquered the Philippines?
Spain! The country was named after King Phillip II.
400
Name 5 countries in South East Asia.
Mainland Southeast Asia (Indochina)- Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar (Burma), and West Malaysia. Maritime Southeast Asia - Indonesia, East Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, East Timor, Brunei, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, and Christmas Island.
400
Name 3 facts about Sikhism.
Considered progressive in terms of equality. Originated in the Punjab region in India. Monotheistic, believes in one God. Condemns blind rituals (fasting, pilgrimage, superstitions) They do not have priests. Sikh means 'disciple'.
400
When was Mario's first appearance in videogames? OR What was Mario's original profession?
He was first appeared the in the classic arcade game, Donkey Kong. Here, he was a carpenter worker working on the construction site that Donkey Kong was terrorizing. Later, he became a plumber when pipes and sewers became a part of the Mario Bros. aesthetic
400
How does a Chinese business-person hand over, and receive, a business card?
Business cards are always presented face up with both hands. If you receive one in return, it's a show of respect to read it before putting it in your pocket.
400
Describe each of the 4 levels of the Caste System of India in order from lowest to highest.
The caste system is a social system believed to be over 3,000 years old, inspired from Brahma, the God of Creation. Shudras, the laborers. (Feet) Vaishyas, the farmers, traders & merchants. (Thighs) Kshatriyas, the warriors and rulers. (Arms) Brahmins, the priests and teachers. (Head) It is not a legal social system. India's constitution banned discrimination based on the system in 1950.
500
Name the 3 main islands of the Philippines.
Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao Luzon is the largest. Technically there are OVER 7,000 ISLANDS, yet thousands of years ago there were only 5!! This is because of the tides~
500
Identify these languages! (1) 大家好！ (2) सभी को नमस्कार! (3) 안녕 여러분! (4) みなさん、こんにちは！ (5) สวัสดีทุกคน! (6) Kamusta sa lahat!
(1) Chinese (2) Hindi (3) Korean (4) Japanese (5) Thai (6) Tagalog
500
Name 5 Asian actors/musicians. (Halves count!)
Asian representation in media is very scarce sadly.
500
Explain fasting in Indian culture. Why, for what reason?
Fasting lessens your sins so you have better times later in life. If you fast on a particular day, the deity that follows that day will be happy with you, and lessen your sufferings.
500
Explain the Viet Cong.
The Viet Cong was created by the Northern Vietnamese government as military support to push communism into South Vietnam. This is who the US was fighting back in the Vietnam War.
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