3rd Period Musicians
5th Period Musicians
East Asian Cuisine
Southeast, Near & Middle East Cuisine
Final Jeopardy
100
This famous Japanese dish typically features vinegared rice served with various ingredients, most commonly raw seafood, and comes in styles like maki and nigiri.
What is sushi?
100
A staple across the Middle East, this smooth dip made of mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic is a must-have for any pita-dipping platter.
What is Hummus?
200
"After replacing Dave Mustaine in 1983, Kirk Hammett helped propel this band to global stardom, becoming one of the defining acts of the 'Big Four' of thrash metal with albums like Ride the Lightning and Master of Puppets."
Who is Metallica?
200
Known for his energetic catchphrase 'another one,' this producer and DJ of Palestinian descent has become a social media mogul and hit-maker with star-studded albums like Grateful and Major Key.
Who is DJ Khaled?
200
A Japanese staple, this dish features wheat noodles served in a savory, often meat-based, broth and topped with ingredients like seaweed, bamboo shoots, and soft-boiled eggs.
What is Ramen?
200
This quintessential Thai stir-fried noodle dish is typically made with rice noodles, peanuts, scrambled egg, and bean sprouts, all brought together with a tamarind-based sauce.
What is Pad Thai?
300
Named as a bold political statement to represent the Asian-American experience, this jazz-fusion group, led by Dan Kuramoto, blends traditional instruments like the koto and taiko, and takes its name from the first Japanese city devastated by an atomic bomb in 1945.
What is Hiroshima?
300
Born Peter Gene Hernandez in Hawaii, this electrifying performer and songwriter has topped the charts with retro-infused hits like 'Just the Way You Are,' 'Locked Out of Heaven,' and the record-breaking collaboration 'Uptown Funk.
Who is Bruno Mars?
300
A staple of Korean cuisine, this side dish is made from salted and fermented vegetables, most commonly napa cabbage, seasoned with chili powder and garlic.
What is kimchi?
300
This aromatic Vietnamese soup consists of a rich broth, rice noodles, fresh herbs, and meat, and is traditionally customized with bean sprouts, lime, and chili.
What is pho?
400
The virtual K-pop supergroup, K/DA, featuring characters like Ahri, Akali, Evelynn, and Kai'Sa, was created by Riot Games to promote the in-game cosmetic skins of this globally popular MOBA title.
What is League of Legends?
400
Led by the charismatic and stylistically bold frontwoman Karen O, this New York City art-punk trio rose to prominence in the early 2000s with indie staples like 'Maps' and later filled dance floors with the hit 'Heads Will Roll.'
Who are the Yeah Yeah Yeahs?
400
Meaning "touch the heart" in Cantonese, this style of dining features a wide variety of small, bite-sized portions served in steamer baskets or on small plates.
What is dim sum?
400
Often served in a pita wrap, these deep-fried, spiced balls made from ground chickpeas are the ultimate vegetarian street food staple.
What is Falafel?
500
Fronted by vocalist Sawao Yamanaka, this long-running Japanese alternative rock band gained a massive cult following in the West for their iconic contributions to the soundtrack of the anime series FLCL.
Who are The Pillows?
500
Often praised for her raw, introspective songwriting and distinct vocal style, this Japanese-American artist achieved widespread acclaim with albums like Be the Cowboy and viral hits including 'Nobody' and 'My Love Mine All Mine.
Who is Mitski?
500
Named after a Qing Dynasty general, this sweet and spicy deep-fried chicken dish is arguably the king of American-Chinese takeout.
What is General Tso's Chicken?
500
Often cited as the most popular order in U.S. Indian restaurants, this dish features chunks of roasted chicken simmered in a spiced, creamy tomato-based sauce.
What is Chicken Tikka Masala?
500
In 2016, the Japanese comedian, Pikotaro, in a leopard-print scarf achieved a viral meme status for the shortest song to ever enter the Billboard Hot 100 with this viral, acronym-titled song that has over half a billion views on YouTube.
