Culinary Delights
South Asian Geography
Notable South Asians
About Boston College
Miscellaneous
100
This food, popular in Nepali cuisine, is a type of steamed dumpling consisting of minced meat, vegetables, tofu, paneer, or any combination of these and more.
Momos
100
Name each capital of every country in South Asia (100 points for each correct answer)
Afghanistan: Kabul
Bangladesh: Dhaka
Bhutan: Dzongkha
India: New Delhi
Maldives: Malé
Nepal: Kathmandu
Pakistan: Islamabad
Sri Lanka: Colombo
100
These two politicians are the two of the first of South Asian descent to hold their respective roles. His parents were of Indian descent and immigrated in the 1960s while her mother immigrated from India in 1958 and father from Jamaica in 1961. Who are they?
Rishi Sunak and Kamala Harris
100
Which two dorms at BC are connected by a secret underground tunnel?
Gonzaga and Kostka
100
What geometric shape is generally used for stop signs?
Octagon
200
What is the name of the popular mixed rice dish that consists of basmati rice, meat or veggies, and spices?
Biryani
200
The land bridge between these two countries is known as “Adam’s Bridge” or “Rama’s Bridge” and has been thought of as having religious significance in the Ramayana.
Sri Lanka and India
200
To American audiences, she is known for her roles in Quantico, Baywatch, and the Matrix Resurrections. In India, she has acted in Dil Dhadakne Do, Don, and Bajirao Mastani.
Priyanka Chopra
200
Which dining hall on campus once served as a bar in the 1980s and 1990s? (double the amount of points if you guess the name of the bar)
The Rat, Rathskellar
200
Which director created the story for Man of Steel in 2013, and directed movies such as Memento, Dunkirk, and the Batman Trilogy?
Christopher Nolan
300
This dish’s origins are sometimes debated, with most claiming its creation in 1960s Great Britain by British chefs of South Asian origin. It consists of roasted, marinated meat in a spiced and creamy sauce.
Chicken Tikka Masala
300
This building, the Taj Mahal, was commissioned in 1631 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983 in which Indian state?
Uttar Pradesh
300
She is an education activist and the world’s youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.
Malala Yousafzai
300
Who was the first president of Boston College from 1863 - 1869? (hint: he has a building named after him)
John Bapst
300
What is the world’s biggest island?
Greenland
400
This dish originated in Sri Lanka and also has variations in various South Indian states as well. It consists of chopped roti/paratha, a choice of protein, and scrambled egg, onion, and chillies.
Kottu roti/Kothu paratha
400
This temple is the largest Hindu temple in the United States. It was inaugurated on October 8th, 2023 and opened to the general public on October 23rd, 2023. What state is it in?
New Jersey
400
His break-out role was Nightcrawler in 2014, and went on to star in a number of roles such as Rogue One (2016), Sound of Metal (2019), and Mogul Mowgli (2020). His next major role is Prince Hamlet in an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. He is the first Muslim and South Asian male to win an acting Emmy Award.
Riz Ahmed
400
What year and neighborhood of Boston was Boston College first located in?
1863, South End
400
Samuel Tilden, Grover Cleveland, Al Gore, and Hillary Clinton share what distinction among U.S. presidential candidates?
Winning the popular vote but losing the electoral college vote in the presidential election.
500
Name this dish
Nihari
500
This palace is the former residence and seat of the Nawab of Dhaka under British Colonial Rule, but now serves as part of the Bangladesh National Museum. It has been designated as an Old Dhaka Heritage Site.
Ahsan Manzil
500
This author is known for his blend of magical realism and historical fiction books that are primarily set on the Indian subcontinent. However, his books have sparked a debate about censorship and religiously motivated violence. He has survived a number of assassination attempts.
Salman Rushdie
500
Which movie was the atrium of Fulton Hall designed/inspired by?
The Wizard of Oz
500
Which U.S. state was the last to officially legalize Christmas (in 1907)?
Oklahoma