Languages
What is the official language of Nepal?
Nepali
How many countries make up South Asia?
7
Name one South Asian song released in the 2010s.
Any--as long as it exists
Which empire colonzied much of South Asia during and before the 20th century?
British Empire
Who is the Pakistani activist who won a Nobel peace prize for education?
Malala Yousafzai
What are the three most commonly spoken South Asian languages in order?
Hindi, Bengali, Urdu
What is the capital of Pakistan?
Islamabad
What is Pakistan's entertainment industry called?
(Hint: as Hollywood is to the West)
Lollywood
Which South Asian leader was known for peaceful resistance?
Mahatma Ghandi
Name one South Asian woman who was won a global pageant (Miss Universe, Miss World, etc.).
Any valid answer.
What language group does Punjabi belong to?
Indo-Aryan
What are the names of the two island countries of South Asia?
The Maldives, Sri Lanka
What is the highest grossing South Asian movie?
Dangal (2016)
What was the first major civilization in South Asia?
Indus Valley Civilization
Who was the 1st Indian Prime minister?
Indiara Gandhi
'Vannakam' is 'Hello' in which South Asian language?
Tamil
What is the highest peak in South Asia, and what country is it located in?
Mount Everest, Nepal
Who is the most streamed South Asian artist on spotify?
+300 points for guessing number of streams (down to the nearest whole number e.g. 2 million)
Arjit Singh, 8/9 billion
What country was formerly known as East Pakistan?
Bangladesh
Who is the richest South Asian actress?
Juhi Chawla
What language is 'ওহে' written in?
Bengali/Bangla
How many climate zones are in South Asia?
6
Who was the first artist to perform at Coachella?
Diljit Dosanjh
DOUBLE POINTS: During which century did Mughals start ruling over India?
16th
What is the name of the lady for whom the Taj Majal was made?
Mumtaz Mahal