Miscellaneous
What Asian fruit is notable for its strong smell and known as the “king of fruits” in Southeast Asia?
Durian
What are the 3 prominent colours on the Thailand flag?
Red, White, Blue
What is the most spoken Asian language in the world?
Mandarin Chinese
Some animals are revered in India for their resemblance of Hindu deities. Which of the following is NOT one of them? a) Monkey b) Cow c) Crane d) Elephant e) Tiger
Crane
What did Burma change its name to in 1989?
Myanmar
Three of the top four economies in the world are in Asia. What are they?
China, Japan, India
What country has the only flag in the world that is not rectangular?
Nepal
What does the word "Seoul" mean in Korean?
Capital City
What Asian religion is the oldest?
Hinduism
North Korea and South Korea are divided at the ____ parallel.
38th
Which river flows through China, Burma, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam?
Mekong River
_________ has a very similar flag as Monaco, which is in Europe. The flag consists of two stripes, red on top and white on the bottom.
Indonesia
What are the 3 most spoken languages in India?
1. Hindi
2. Bengali
3. Marathi or Telugu
In Thai culture, the _____ is where a person’s soul resides. It is very important not to touch a child’s _____.
head
This iconic structure in India, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, is considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Taj Mahal
What is the smallest Asian country in terms of population and size?
Maldive (300 sq. km and around 500,000 people)
This country’s flag features Angkor Wat, making it the only national flag in the world to display a building.
Cambodia
In this Southeast Asian country, the word “merdeka” means “freedom” or “independence.” Beyond its literal meaning, it carries deep historical significance, as it was the rallying cry during their independence movements in the mid-20th century.
Malaysia/Indonesia
Where did Islam start?
Saudi Arabia in 600 AD (1,424 years ago)
Contrary to popular myth, this iconic landmark cannot actually be seen from space with the naked eye.
The Great Wall of China
What Southeast Asian country is home to the world’s first night zoo, the Night Safari, which opened in 1994.
Singapore
What country's flag has a dragon in the center, in between two yellow and orange triangles?
Bhutan
How many characters are in the Chinese language?
42,000
What form of Buddhism is dominant in Vietnam?
Mahayana Buddhism
This Asian country once celebrated its Independence Day on July 4th, the same date as the United States, before moving it to June 12 in 1962.
Philippines. In 1962, President Diosdado Macapagal chaged it to June 12, to honor June 12, 1898 — the day Philippines declared its independence from Spain.