South Asian Geography
What is the capital of Sri Lanka?
Colombo
What language are most South Asian movies in?
Hindi
What Hindu festival is known as the Festival of Lights?
Diwali
What is the Indian word for bread, often cooked in a tandoor?
Naan
Who was the leader of India’s independence movement known for nonviolent resistance?
Mahatma Gandhi
Which river is considered sacred in Hinduism?
Ganges
Who is known as the "King of Bollywood
Shah Rukh Khan
During Eid, what is the traditional greeting?
Eid Mubarak
This South Asian dessert is made of milk solids and soaked in syrup.
Gulab Jamun
She was the first female Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Benazir Bhutto
This South Asian country has the most islands.
Maldives
This Bollywood movie won international acclaim and featured the song “Jai Ho.”
Slumdog Millionare
This colorful spring festival is celebrated with throwing powder.
Holi
This lentil dish is a staple across many South Asian homes.
Dal
Nobel Prize winner for education rights and women's empowerment from Pakistan.
Malala Yousafzai
What mountain range separates the Indian subcontinent from the rest of Asia?
Himalayas
What is the name of India’s version of the Oscars?
Filmfare awards
Which South Asian country celebrates Vesak Day, commemorating the birth of Buddha?
Sri Lanka
What is the name of the spicy rice dish popular in Hyderabad
Biryani
South Asian American comedian known for The Daily Show and Patriot Act.
Hasan Minhaj
Name all 8 countries considered part of South Asia
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Afghanistan
This actress starred in both Bollywood and Hollywood films like Quantico.
Priyanka Chopra
What is a traditional Sikh celebration that occurs in April?
Vaisakhi
This fermented pancake/crepe is a South Indian breakfast favorite
Dosa
The physicist who won a Nobel Prize for work in electroweak theory; born in Pakistan.
Abdus Salam