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Miscellaneous
100
India
100
This traditional South Korean garment is often worn during holidays, weddings, dance performances, and other celebrations. It is composed of a top and bottom piece, usually made of silk.
Hanbok
100
This popular dish consists of fermented vegetables, usually cabbage, seasoned with chili, garlic, and other spices.
Kimchi
100
This quickly-maturing rice was created in India and introduced in China as a tribute gift.
Champa Rice
100
This 2019 South Korean movie about class discrimination grossed $262 million worldwide and became the first non-English film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Parasite
200
Philippines
200
This energetic Indian folk dance, which involves sticks called dandiyas, originates from the state of Gujarat. Dancers don colorful attire and can be found at your local multicultural club 👀
Raas
200
This popular Japanese seasoning and soup base is made from fermented soybeans and is a staple in many traditional dishes, including soup and sauces.
Miso
200
This political figure led India to independence from British rule through nonviolent civil disobedience.
Mahatma Gandhi
200
Mount Fuji
300
Thailand
300
This Japanese fashion subculture is a transliteration of the English slang word "gal." The term embodies a nonconformist rebellion against contemporary Japanese social and aesthetic standards for women expected to be housewives.
Gyaru
300
Known for its fiery heat, this spice blend from the Sichuan province in China contains peppercorns that create a numbing sensation on the tongue.
Mala
300
This city became the first in history to host both the Summer and Winter Olympics, holding the Winter Games in 2022 after previously hosting the Summer Games in 2008.
Beijing
300
This famous Bollywood actor starred in movies such as Chennai Express, Om Shanti Om, and Jawan
Shah Rukh Khan
400
Singapore
400
This man was the first Asian-American creative director of Balenciaga.
Alexander Wang
400
In Malaysia and Singapore, this dish made with marinated and skewered meat, grilled over an open flame, is often served with a peanut dipping sauce.
Satay
400
This movement, led by Ho Chi Minh, sought independence from French colonial rule and later led to the establishment of a communist state in Vietnam.
Viet Minh
400
Maldives
500
Afghanistan
500
Poya Days are a series of Buddhist holidays that's celebrated on every full moon. This is a time for Buddhists to deepen their spiritual practice, reflect on Buddha's teachings, and participate in religious activities. What country is this celebrated in?
Sri Lanka
500
In many eastern and southeastern countries, this animal is preserved in bottles of alcohol to create a drink. It is believed to have medicinal properties and is commonly consumed in shot glasses due to the high alcohol content.
Snake
500
This Southeastern nation secured its independence after World War II following three and a half centuries of Dutch colonialism. Today, its capital city has been popularized by singer-songwriter Nicole Zefanya.
Indonesia
500
In 1965, Apasra Hongsakula became this country's first Miss Universe pageant winner. The country won again in 1988 when Portnip Nakhirunkanok was crowned Miss Universe.
Thailand