Ancient Civilisations
This ancient Chinese structure is one of the longest man-made constructions in the world.
What is the Great Wall of China?
He founded Buddhism, one of the world’s major religions.
Who is Siddhartha Gautama?
This colorful explosive, invented in China, is used in celebrations worldwide.
What are fireworks?
This Asian country gained independence from British rule in 1947.
What is India?
This city has one of the largest Asian populations in Canada.
What is Vancouver?
This ancient civilization along the Indus River is one of the oldest in the world.
What is the Indus Valley Civilization?
She is a legendary Chinese warrior who disguised herself as a man to fight in war.
Who is Mulan?
This number, essential to math, was invented in ancient India.
What is zero?
Korea was freed from Japanese occupation at the end of this war.
What is World War II?
This Japanese Canadian was removed from his home during World War II and later became an author and activist.
Who is Joy Kogawa?
Harappa, an ancient city, is found in today’s Punjab region of this country.
What is Pakistan?
Guru Nanak, born in Punjab, was the founder of this religion that teaches equality and service.
What is Sikhism?
This martial art, known for kicks and jumps, originated in Korea.
What is Taekwondo?
This revolution in the Philippines removed a dictator without violence.
What is the People Power Revolution?
This Canadian politician, the first woman of Asian descent in the House of Commons, represented Vancouver South.
Who is Alice Wong?
The pyramids of Giza were built by this ancient civilization.
What is Ancient Egypt?
This Indian leader led a peaceful movement for independence from British rule.
Who is Mahatma Gandhi?
This energetic dance from Punjab is performed during celebrations like Vaisakhi.
What is Bhangra?
This tragic 1919 event in Amritsar, Punjab, became a turning point in India’s independence movement.
What is the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?
This Punjabi American became the first Asian American elected to U.S. Congress in 1956.
Who is Dalip Singh Saund?
This large stone statue in Cambodia was part of the Khmer Empire’s temple complex.
What is Angkor Wat?
This Vietnamese leader fought for independence against both the French and Americans.
Who is Ho Chi Minh?
This Japanese innovation is a fast, high-speed train system.
What is the Shinkansen (bullet train)?
This country split into two—East and West—before East became Bangladesh.
What is Pakistan?
This Canadian politician of South Asian descent became the leader of the federal New Democratic Party in 2017.
Who is Jagmeet Singh?