Geography
The Tallest Mountain in the World
Mount Everest
Which South Asian leader was known for peaceful resistance?
Mahatma Ghandi
What is Lentil Soup/Stew called in many parts of South Asia?
Dahl/Dal
What holiday do you celebrate at the end of Ramadan?
"Eid-Al-Adha"
Intricate Designs on One's hands usually drawn before a wedding, holiday or other important event.
Henna/Mehendi
What is the Bay South of Bangladesh called?
The Bay of the Bengal
What event in 1947 led to the partition of India into two separate nations?
The end of British rule.
What is the Fried Triangle with meat/vegetables in it called?
Samosas
What is the Hindu Festival of Lights?
Diwali/Dipawali
What color do Brides usually wear in Afghanistani Weddings?
Green (sometimes red)
Which South Asian country is known as the Land of the Thunder Dragon?
Bhutan
Who was the founder of Bangladesh?
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
What is Bhutan's National Dish?
Ema Datshi
What is the 9th month of the Islamic Calendar called?
Ramadan
Name two popular Religions in South Asia
Hinduism ,Buddhism, Shikism, Islam etc (there are a lot).
Which River forms the Eastern Border of Pakistan & Western Border of India?
The Indus River
When was Afghanistan founded?
2200 B.C
Where is Big Haluva from?
The Maldives
What is South/Southeast Asian New Year called?
It has many names, including: Songkram (Thailand), Bangladeshi New Year, Lao New Year, Sinhalese New Year, (Sri Lanka), Thingyan (Myanmar), Sangken (parts of India), Dai New Year (China)
Name one South Asian Accessory
Nath, Tikka, Paayal, Bindi etc...(again...There are a lot).
Name all South Asian countries
Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan, The Maldives, Nepal
What was the land mass that encompassed India, Pakistan and Bangladesh called before the partition of India?
Bharat
Name one South Asian dessert we haven't talked about yet!
Gulab Jamuns, Doy, Payesh/Paish etc
Maldives Independence Day
July 26th
Name a highly respected animal in South Asia
Cows & Cats