geography
This country is the largest in South Asia by both area and population.
What is India?
A popular South Asian dessert made of milk solids, flavored with cardamom and often garnished with nuts.
What is gulab jamun?
Known as the "Father of the Nation" in India, this leader advocated for nonviolent resistance and played a key role in India’s independence.
What is Mahatma Gandhi?
This Indian actor, known as the "King of Bollywood," has starred in films like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and My Name is Khan.
Who is Shah Rukh Khan?
This god is known for his blue skin and flute playing, often associated with Radha and the Gopis.
Who is Lord Krishna?
This island nation lies south of India and is known for its tea plantations.
What is Sri Lanka?
This bright yellow spice, commonly used in curry, is known for its anti-inflammatory properties.
What is turmeric?
This empire ruled much of the Indian subcontinent from the early 16th century until the mid-18th century, famous for building the Taj Mahal.
What is the Mughal Empire?
This Indian cricketer is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time, with a career spanning over two decades.
Who is Sachin Tendulkar?
This festival marks the end of Ramadan and is a major celebration in South Asia’s Muslim communities.
What is Eid al-Fitr?
The highest peak in the world, located in the Himalayas, is known by this name.
What is Mount Everest?
This sweet and tangy yogurt based drink is a popular refreshment in South Asia, often served plain, salty, or with fruit.
What is lassi?
One of the world's oldest urban civilizations, this civilization flourished in what is now Pakistan and northwest India around 2500 BCE.
What is the Indus Valley Civilization?
This South Asian country won its first-ever Olympic gold medal in track and field at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, thanks to javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra.
What is India?
This white marble mausoleum is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and located in Agra, India.
What is the Taj Mahal?
India shares its longest international border with this neighboring country.
What is Bangladesh?
This is a popular stuffed dumpling dish inspired by Tibetan cuisine from Nepali.
What is Nepali momo?
This war in 1971 led to the independence of Bangladesh, formerly East Pakistan.
What is the Bangladesh Liberation War?
This is the largest film industry in the world, based in Mumbai, known for its musical films.
What is Bollywood?
This dish consists of spiced rice cooked with meat or vegetables and is a staple in many South Asian homes.
What is biryani?
The seasonal winds that bring heavy rains to South Asia are known by this term.
What is the monsoon?
This popular Indian street snack is a hollow, crispy puri filled with tamarind water, potatoes, and chickpeas.
What is pani puri? (gol gappe)
This Portuguese explorer was the first European to reach India by sea, landing in Calicut in 1498.
Who is Vasco da Gama?
This critically acclaimed 2001 Bollywood film about CRICKET set during British colonial rule, was nominated for an Academy Award.
What is Lagaan?
This popular North Indian bread is typically cooked in a tandoor and can be served plain or with garlic.
What is naan?