FOOD
What is the most popular South Asian rice dish?
BIRYANI!!!
Name of ivory-white mausoleum located in Agra, India.
TAJ MAHAL
What is the oldest civilization in South Asia?
Indus Valley or Harappan
“Oii Dance Pe Chance Marle” - What song is this?
Dance Pe Chance
When do we meet?
Every other Thursday
Cottage Cheese Fonir
Name of a famous mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Faisal Mosque
What color appears in most South-Asian flags?
GREEN
Famous movie that won 8 Oscars, including “Best Original Music Score” by A. R. Rahman
Slumdog Millionaire
Name a fundraiser we had
Vary
What kind of dumplings are native to Nepal and Tibet?
MOMOS
Highest mountain in South Asia?
Mount Everest
Who was the Mughal Emperor who built the Taj Mahal?
Shah Jahan
A term that is used (often incorrectly) to all of Indian Cinema. Includes singing and dancing, both traditional and contemporary.
Bollywood
Do we have a diwali party or holi fest every year?
Holi Fest!!
What is the most basic staple food in South Asia?
RICE
What is the population of South Asia (or close estimate)
1.7 billion
What South Asian country has a Dragon as one of its national animals?
Bhutan
Pakistani singer who has made her debut in the 1951 film Salma. Ranked 8th most influential Pakistani.
Noor Jehan
Who was on the first board of officers for SASA (name all 3).
Sinchana, Janis, Mahek
Name an iconic and most common drink in South Asia?
CHAI/LASSI
Where is the Tsunami Monument located?
Maldives
What was the first country in the world to have an elected female head of State?
Sri Lanka
First ever movie released in Pakistan on August 7th, 1948. It premiered in Lahore and starred Dilip Kumar’s Brother, Nasir Khan.
Teri Yaad
What was the activity on for the first ever meeting of SASA?
Rakhi making