Nepal History
Which dynasty ruled as hereditary Prime Ministers for over a century, keeping the Kings as mere figureheads?
The Rana Dynasty
Since Nepali New Year is months away, what "American" tradition do Nepali-Americans participate in on January 1st?
Making "New Year’s Resolutions" (usually about going to the gym or saving more money!).
If you are in California (PST) and it is 12:00 PM (Noon) on Christmas Day, what time is it in Kathmandu?
1:45 AM the next day (13 hours and 45 minutes ahead).
In Nepal, you pay for every glass of Coke. What "miracle" happens in US restaurants that makes every Nepali student feel like a king/queen?
Free Refills (drinking 4 glasses of Sprite just because you can).
Which actor is known as the "Badshah of Bollywood" and has a famous house in Mumbai named Mannat?
Shah Rukh Khan (SRK).
Who is officially recognized as the first martyr (Sahid) of Nepal for his revolt against the Rana regime?
Lakhan Thapa
How do you say "Merry Christmas" in Nepali?
Christmas ko Shuvakamana
Who was the first sitting US President to ever visit Nepal?
None (No sitting US President has ever visited Nepal, though Jimmy Carter visited after his presidency)
Why does every Nepali parent get confused by the fridge in an American apartment for the first time?
MilkThey try to put a water bottle inside, not realizing the door itself gives out ice and cold water! Tea
Which Nepali folk-pop song, featuring a famous flute melody, became the first Nepali video to cross 100 million views on YouTube?
Kutu Ma Kutu (from the movie 2 Rupee).
In what year did Nepal transition from a Monarchy to a Federal Democratic Republic?
2008
Where is the most common place a Nepali family takes their "Official" Christmas photo in the US?
In front of the fireplace or the local decorated Shopping Mall
The Kathmandu Valley has 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in the entire United States?
26 (as of 2025).
If Santa Claus were Nepali, what would he leave under the tree instead of cookies and milk?
A plate of Sel-Roti and a cup of Chiya
Which Bollywood actress made her debut in the movie Om Shanti Om and is now a global icon seen at the Oscars and Met Gala?
Deepika Padukone.
What is the name of the 1816 treaty signed with the British East India Company that defined Nepal's current boundaries?
The Treaty of Sugauli.
Which US state has one of the largest and fastest-growing populations of Nepali-Americans who celebrate Chrismas?
Texas - specifically Irving/Dallas
Nepal is approximately 147,181 square kilometers. Which US State is the most similar in total land area to Nepal?
Arkansas (or Illinois).
What is the most painful realization for a Nepali student the first time they see a "Suggest 22% Tip" screen at a restaurant?
Realizing that the tip is almost as much as the meal they just ate!
Which famous Indian music director won two Oscars for the movie Slumdog Millionaire?
A.R. Rahman.
Before the Shahs and Ranas, which ancient dynasty ruled for with their first king being Yalamber?
The Kirat Dynasty and for 29 generations
Many Nepali students who settled in the US work in which three major sectors, mention two in order
IT, Nursing/Healthcare, or Gas Stations/Retail
In what year did the first group of US Peace Corps volunteers arrive in Nepal to help with rural development?
1962
Which US state has a town that is often jokingly called the "76th District of Nepal" because so many Nepalis live there?
Texas (specifically Irving/Euless).
Which legendary singer, born in India, was so beloved in Nepal that she was awarded the Gorkha Dakshina Bahu and sang hundreds of Nepali songs
Lata Mangeshkar.