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Name a popular instrument used in Indian classical music
Sitar, Tabla
What are the 5 major languages spoken in South Asia?
Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Punjabi, Tamil
What is the correct way to say it?
Gol Gappe, Pani Puri or Fushka?
Fushka
Name the largest country in South Asia
India
What does SASA stand for?
South Asian Student Association
Name 3 traditional dance forms from South Asia
Kathak, Odissi, Bhangra, Giddha, Garba, Bharatanatyam, Kandyan, Gambhira
Which South Asian countries did the British colonize?
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar
Name 3 major holidays that South Asians celebrate
Diwali, Eid and Holi
What river is considered the holiest river in India, and which countries does it flow through?
Ganges River, flows through India and Bangladesh
Finish the lyric: Deedaar tera milne ke baad hi Chhote meri angdaayi
Tu hi bata de kyun zaalima main kehlaayi
Who is a well-known composer and musician from Bangladesh famous for their contribution to modern music?
Runa Laila
Before gaining independence, what was Afghanistan called?
Afghan Emirate or the Kingdom of Afghanistan
What is the Bengali New Year called, and what South Asian countries celebrate it?
Pohela Boishakh, Bangladesh and India
What is the highest mountain in South Asia, and where is it located?
Mount Everest located in Nepal/Tibet
Name the eBoard members and list where they are from
Simran - Punjab, Alisha - Bangladesh, Anisa - Bangladesh, Umaira - Pakistan
This is a type of devotional music that originated in the 12th century. It has become popular in Pakistani and Bollywood films.
Qawwali
List 4 religions that originated in India
Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism.
Name the film and song that won a 2023 Oscar for Best Original Song
RRR: Naatu Naatu
List the 6 countries that share their border with India
Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Burma and Bangladesh
What do the green and orange parts of the Sri Lankan flag represent?
Green: Muslims, Orange: Tamil/Hindus
Guess the movie and name 2 actors/actresses: Advait visits Goa where he meets Sara, a free-spirited girl who lives life unshackled. Opposites attract and all goes well until life turns upside down. Years later, Advait is on a killing spree with cops Aghase and Michael in his way.
Malang: Aditya Roy Kapur, Disha Patani, Shraddha Kapoor
What are the 2 countries called, when did they split, and why did they split?
Pakistan and India. Split in 1947. Division based on religious affiliation; Hindus went to India, Muslims went to Pakistan.
What traditional musical instrument is commonly associated with Pathan culture, often played at weddings and celebrations?
Rubab
This is a large valley in the Himalayan mountains that has been considered dangerous to go to, because of terrorism and violence since 1948.
Kashmir Valley
What is the significance/symbols of each of the colors in the Maldives flag?
Red- Blood and sacrifice of the nations heroes, Green- Peace and prosperity, White moon: Islam