Matcha Facts
Asian History
Asian Pop Culture
SBU
100

This country is the birthplace of matcha.

What is China?

100

This 1,300-mile-long structure, built to defend against northern invasions, is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.

What is the Great Wall of China?

100

This Korean-American singer, known for his hit single "Gangnam Style," became the first YouTube video to hit over 1 billion views.

Who is Psy?

100

This line comes before the response "I'm a seawolf."

What is "What's a seawolf?"

200

Unlike regular green tea, matcha is made by grinding this part of the plant into a fine powder.

What are tea leaves?


200

The 2020 Summer Olympics were held in this city.

What is Tokyo?

200

This popular mobile game from South Korea, which became a worldwide phenomenon, involves players “battling to the last person standing” on an island. The game’s royale mode inspired an entire genre of games.

What is PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds)?

200

This person has been announced as SBU's 7th president, effective August 1, 2025.

Who is Andrea Goldsmith?

300

The highest grade of matcha, known for its vibrant green color and smooth taste, is called this.

What is ceremonial grade?

300

Asia's first bullet train system was built in this country.

What is Japan?

300

This is the highest-grossing non-English film of all time.

What is Ne Zha 2?

300

Stony Brook University’s Center for Geometry and Physics was named after this billionaire hedge fund manager and philanthropist who also donated hundreds of millions to the university’s research initiatives.

Who is James Simons?

400

The shallow bowl used to whisk and drink matcha is called this.

What is a chawan?


400

This Asian country has the largest Muslim population in the world.

What is Indonesia?

400

This Chinese American director is known for his work on Crazy Rich Asians, a film that broke box office records and pushed for more Asian American representation in Hollywood.

Who is Jon M. Chu?

400

This artist was set to perform for Brookfest 2023 but cancelled.

Who is Bryson Tiller?

500

Matcha can be stored for this long before it starts losing its freshness.

What is 6-12 months?

500

The Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905) was a significant conflict in which Japan achieved a major victory against Russia. The war was fought primarily over control of these two regions.

What are Manchuria and Korea?

500

As of 2025, Japan's GDP is approximately this amount in U.S. dollars.

What is $4.39 trillion?

500

These are all the buildings in Tabler Community. 

What is Douglass, Hand, Toscanini, Chinn, Dreiser.

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