Asian History & Achievements
The Great Wall of China was primarily built to protect against invasions from which group?
The Mongols
This legendary martial artist starred in Enter the Dragon and inspired countless action films.
Bruce Lee
What is the name of the dragon in Mulan?
Mushu
What is the main ingredient in miso soup?
Miso paste
Why did the electron break up with the proton?
Because they had no attraction!
Who was the first Prime Minister of independent India?
Jawaharlal Nehru
This actor is known for his martial arts and comedic style in Rush Hour and Kung Fu Panda.
Jackie Chan
What does BTS stand for?
Bangtan Sonyeondan (Bangtan Boys) or Beyond The Scene
This popular Taiwanese drink features chewy tapioca pearls.
Bubble Tea/Boba
I have keys but open no locks. I have space but no room. You can enter but not go outside. What am I?
A keyboard!
What was the name of the first empire to unify China?
The Qin Dynasty
She made history as the first Asian woman to win an Academy Award for Best Actress in Everything Everywhere All At Once.
Michelle Yeoh
This animated series features a boy with an arrow tattoo who can bend elements.
Avatar: The Last Airbender
What type of Japanese dish consists of thinly sliced raw fish?
Sashimi
A physicist, a biologist, and an engineer are on a desert island. Who survives?
The engineer—because they find a solution!
What was the first Asian country to host the Olympics? (Name/Year)
Japan – 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo
This Korean-American actor gained popularity for playing Glenn in The Walking Dead and starred in Beef.
Steven Yeun
Finish the lyric: “Oppa ___ Style.”
Gangnam
What is the name of the spicy Korean dish made of fermented cabbage?
Kimchi
Why don’t engineers ever get lost?
Because they always follow the right path with vectors!
In 1970, this country became the first in Asia to launch a satellite into space. (Country/Name)
Japan – Ohsumi satellite, 1970
This Indian actor, known as the “King of Bollywood,” has starred in My Name is Khan and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. (Shah Rukh Khan)
Shah Rukh Khan
This 2023 movie featured an absurd multiversal journey starring Michelle Yeoh.
Everything Everywhere All At Once
Name the Vietnamese noodle soup that is often served with herbs and beef.
Pho
What weighs more: a pound of feathers or a pound of steel?
Neither, they weigh the same!