culture & people
This ethnic group is the largest in Afghanistan and also found in large numbers in Pakistan.
Who are the Pashtuns?
What is the national instrument of Afghanistan
What is the rubab?
This Afghan rice dish is cooked with lamb, carrots, and raisins and is considered the national dish.
What is Kabuli Pulao?
What is the name of the second highest mountain in the world, located in Pakistan?
where is K2
Who is the mascot of UC Berkeley?
Who is Oski?
This staple food, made from flatbread and often served with meat or lentils, is common in both Afghan and Pakistani cuisine.
What is naan?
This world-famous Pakistani singer was known for his powerful qawwali performances.
Who is Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan?
This spicy Pakistani meat dish is slow-cooked in ghee and often served at weddings.
What is Nihari?
What is the name of the river that is named after the capital of Afghanistan?
where is Kabul River?
Who was the Professor and Researcher at UC Berkeley that led the Manhattan Project and is known as, “The Father of the Atomic Bomb?”
who is J. Robert Oppenheimer
This form of traditional embroidered hat is often worn by men in Afghanistan and parts of Pakistan.
What is a pakol?
Traditional Afghan dance performed in a circle, often at weddings and festivals.
What is attan?
This spice blend, often used in Pakistani cooking, means “hot mix” in Hindi/Urdu.
What is garam masala?
What is the name of the northern area of Pakistan, known for its scenic mountains and meadows?
where is Swat District /Swat Valley
What is the name of the building at Cal, famously known for being a maze, so much so that it has received the moniker, “The Freshmen Maze?”
where is Dwinelle Hall
This traditional outfit, often worn by women in Pakistan, includes a long tunic and loose-fitting pants.
What is shalwar kameez?
This traditional percussion instrument is widely used in Pakistani and Afghan music.
What is the tabla?
This tangy spice made from dried fruit is often added to Afghan kabob
what is sumac?
What is the name of this city in Afghanistan, known for its Blue Mosque?
where is Mazar-I-Sharif?
Which famous Pixar film was inspired by the UC Berkeley Campus for the University featured in the film?
what is Monsters, Inc.
You’ll never pay full price if you master this ancient, loud, slightly theatrical art that involves walking away while pretending not to care.
What is bargaining (aka haggling)?
Used in both Afghan and Pakistani music, this long-necked lute-like string instrument is central to Pashto folk songs. What is it?
What is the tula or sitarai
This spice, derived from the dried petals of a flower, is used sparingly in desserts and rice for its aroma, golden color, and high cost.
What is saffron?
What is the name of the 800 kilometer long mountain range located in Eastern Afghanistan spanning to Northern Pakistan?
Where is the Hindu Kush?
In 1964, UC Berkeley students launched this historic movement on campus, which became a catalyst for student activism across the United States. What was the name of this movement?
what is the Free Speech Movement