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100

This is the largest peninsula in East Asia.

What is the Korean Peninsula?

100

This country pioneered the world's money system by creating the first paper money and coins with square holes during the 6th Century. 

What is China?

100

This nation is known as the Land of the Rising Sun.

What is Japan?

100

One of the core principles of this social and ethical philosophy is filial piety, the belief that you must respect, obey, and care for your parents and elders. 

What is Confucianism?

100

Samgyeopsal, bulgolgi, galbi are some popular options you can get if you eat this dish. 

What is Korean BBQ?

200

This mountain range forms a natural barrier between East Asia and South Asia and includes the world's highest peak.

What are the Himayalas?

200

Known as hongbao in Chinese, lì xì in Vietnamese, and shūgi-bukuro in Japanese, these items are typically given out during Lunar New Year. 

What are red envelopes?

200

Though most people call it Chinese, this is actually the formal, official name for the most widely spoken language in China.

What is Mandarin?

200

To show appreciation for the chef, this practice is common and often encouraged in Japan.

What is slurping?

200

While most people in the US are familiar with sushi, this is the name for its Korean counterpart, which differs in that it does not include raw ingredients. 

What is kimbap?

300

This desert stretches between China and Mongolia. 

What is the Gobi Desert?

300

This is the official currency of Japan.

What is the yen?

300

Japanese writing uses three main scripts: Hiragana, Katakana, and this system of Chinese characters to represent words or concepts.

What is Kanji?

300

Sticking chopsticks in rice is a major taboo in most East Asian cultures because the act resembles this offering made to the dead at funerals. 

What are incense sticks?

300

Most people know that rice is a staple food in Asia. However, different varieties are eaten from country to country. While Japan prefers Koshihikari rice or short-grain rice, Vietnam pefers this type of rice known as hom mali.

What is jasmine rice?

400

This river forms part of the border between China and North Korea.

What is the the Yalu River (Amnok River)?

400

According to exchange rates, 29,000 Korean wons equals this amount of money in US dollars. 

What is $20?

400

This is the national dish of China, famous for its crispy skin and intricate preparation.

What is Peking Duck?
400

Because of China's influence, some East Asian countries use similar sounding words for the same idea. For example, this word is pronounced gōngzhu in Chinese, gongju in Korean, and công chúa in Vietnamese.

What is princess?

400

This is a type of Japanese hot pot where diners cook thinly sliced meat, vegetables, and other ingredients in a simmering pot of broth at the table. 

What is shabu shabu?

500

The gulf is bordered by northern Vietnam to the west, the Chinese provinces of Guangxi and Leizhou Peninsula to the north and east, and Hainan Island to the east.

What is the Gulf of Tonkin?

500

In major Chinese cities, physical cash is becoming rare. This method of payment is China's version of CashApp and Venmo. List one of them.

What is WeChat Pay and Alipay?

500

This is the only country in Southeast Asia that was not formally colonized by a European power. 

What is Thailand?

500

This is an ancient art form that originated thousands of years ago in China, first appearing on oracle bones and tortoise shells during the Shang dynasty.

What is calligraphy?

500

This tropical grass is known for its strong, citrusy aroma and is a staple in Southeast Asian cuisine.

What is lemongrass?

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