Food
This is a soft, non-aged cheese that's a staple in South-Asian cuisine, especially that of Pakistan and India.
What is Paneer?
This actress played many roles in Hollywood and Bollywood, starring in Quantico, Mary Kom and Barfi.
Who is Priyanka Chopra?
The festival of Lights, being celebrated on Oct 25th on campus. :)
What is Diwali?
Fun fact: this year the beginning of the festival starts on the 31st.
The capital of this country is Thimphu.
What is Bhutan?
This spice, commonly used in South Asian cooking, is known for its bright yellow color and health benefits.
What is turmeric?
What is the name of the South Asian dish made from marinated meat cooked on skewers?
What is kebab?
This famous Bollywood star is known as the "King of Bollywood" and starred in "Kal Ho Na Ho".
Who is Shah Rukh Khan?
An evening meal that Muslims eat to break their fast during the month of Ramadan.
What is Iftar?
SASA will be collaborating with MSA to host Iftar in March :), feel free to provide meal suggestions
A season in the tropics typically associated with change in winds and the Indian Ocean.
What is Monsoon?
This major city in India is known as the financial capital and is home to Bollywood.
What is Mumbai?
This traditional South Asian drink made from yogurt is often served to cool the palate.
What is lassi?
A South-Asian heritage actor who recently starred in "Monkey Man"
Who is Dev Patel?
Place of worship for the Sikh community.
What is a Gurudwara?
Name all 8 South-Asian countrie
What are India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.
This South Asian national sport involves a bat and a ball and is extremely popular in the South-Asian countries.
What is cricket?
This South Asian dish features marinated meat, often cooked in a tandoor, and is famous worldwide.
What is tikka?
This famous American animated movie produced by Walt Disney has characters named after their species.
What is Jungle Book?
Baloo the bear, Bagheera the Panther, Shere Khan the Tiger
This Buddhist festival, celebrated with lanterns, flowers and water is celebrated by many regions of South-Asia with different names. (Hint: we co-hosted this event with ASA last year)
What is Vaisakhi/Solar New Year/Vesak/Vishu/Bisu/Songkran/Mesha Sankranthi?
What are the languages spoken in Afghanistan?
What is Dari (Afghan Persian)/ Pashto?
"Melmastyā́" in this country, means "top-notch hospitality"
What is Afghanistan?
There is a debate on what to call these fried puff balls, filled with potato, chickpeas, onion, spices and flavored water/
What is Gol Gappe/Pani Puri/Puchka?
In the film "3 idiots", three engineering students navigate the pressures of academia and friendship. What phrase becomes a central theme and mantra for the main character, Rancho?
What is "All is well"?
Tshechu is a mask-dance festival typically celebrated by which country?
What is Bhutan?
Which three bodies of water surround India?
What are the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal?
It is a creature that is said to live in the mountains of Nepal.
What is a Yeti?
(do you believe?)