East Asia
South Asia
South East Asia
Pacific Islander
Jewish Heritage
100
This East Asian country is the most populous in the world and home to the Great Wall.
What is China
100
This country is known for the Taj Mahal, Bollywood films, and a festival of lights called Diwali.
What is India
100
This Southeast Asian country is made up of over 7,000 islands and has Manila as its capital.
What is the Philippines.
100
This cuisine is enjoyed in many Polynesian cultures, formed of pounded taro paste.
What is Poi
100
This holiday is celebrated by Jewish folks in December, and for 8 days.
What is Hanukkah?
200
This East Asian country is divided at the 38th parallel.
What is North and South Korea.
200
Known for its vibrant textile industry and the Sundarbans mangrove forest, this country was formerly East Pakistan.
What is Bangladesh
200
Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world, is located in this country.
What is Cambodia.
200
This traditional dance is a powerful and expressive form of performance and is used to express pride, strength, and unity as a collective. According to Māori tradition its origins derive from a creation story involving the sun god and his wives
What is Haka
200
The largest population of Jewish Americans live in New York, California, and this other state:
What is Florida?
300
Known as the “Land of the Rising Sun,” this country consists of over 6,000 islands and is known for Sushi, Samurai, Sakura (Cherry Blossoms), and Shinto Shrines.
What is Japan?
300
This country is home to the ancient city of Kabul, and its traditional clothing includes the shalwar kameez and chapan.
What is Afghanistan
300
This country, once known as Burma, was ruled by a military junta for decades before transitioning toward democracy.
What is Myanmar.
300
The Pacific Islands are comprised of three major ethnogeographic regions within Oceania.
What is Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia
300
According to Jewish dietary law, this type of meat is unacceptable to eat
What is Pork?
400
Hanfu, Hanbok, and Kimono are traditional garments from these three East Asian countries, each reflecting unique aspects of their culture, history, and social customs.
What is China, Japan, and South Korea
400
This South Asian religion, founded in India, emphasizes karma, reincarnation, and nonviolence; it includes deities like Vishnu and Shiva.
What is Hinduism?
400
This city-state is a global financial hub and one of the busiest ports in the world.
What is Singapore.
400
This drink made from the Piper methysticus plant is used during ceremonies, and often used to welcome guests, settle disputes, or mark important events like the installation of a chief
What is Kava
400
She was the second woman, and first Jewish woman to serve on the supreme court
Who is Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
500
East Asia typically includes these seven entities, ranging from the Great Wall to the Gobi Desert, and from democratic islands to Special Administrative Regions.
What is China, Japan, South Korea, North Korea, Taiwan, Mongolia, and Hong Kong and Macau?
500
This spiced tea with milk is popular across India and South Asia and is now a café favorite worldwide
What is Chai
500
This Southeast Asian country is home to the Komodo dragon, the largest living lizard species.
What is Indonesia.
500
A supernatural power or force that can be associated with people, objects, or spirits. It's a belief that this force can manifest in miraculous ways and is often tied to faith, culture, and community. This force can be used for good or ill depending on how it is used.
What is Mana
500
This popular meat dish is a staple during Passover, a major Jewish holiday
What is brisket?
