Food
In Korean, this spicy, fermented cabbage dish is a staple side dish, so common it’s been called "the ketchup of Korea."
Kimchi
Celebrated in China and globally, this festival marks the beginning of the new year in the lunar calendar and involves giving red envelopes filled with money to children.
Chinese New Year
This highly popular South Korean series, which became Netflix's most-watched series ever, features contestants competing in deadly children's games for a massive cash prize.
Squid Game
Located on the border of Nepal and China, this mountain is the tallest peak above sea level in the world.
Mount Everest
In Japanese, this word is used to describe a culture of cuteness.
Kawaii
This American-Chinese dish, characterized by its deep-fried chicken and sweet, slightly spicy sauce, is named after a Hunanese general but is largely unknown in China.
General Tso's Chicken
Also known as the Festival of Colors, this Hindu festival is celebrated across India and Nepal at the start of spring, with people throwing colored powder at each other.
Holi
This Japanese animation studio, founded by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, is responsible for iconic films like Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro.
Studio Ghibli
This city, known as "the Pearl of the Orient," is a major global financial center that was a British colony until it was returned to China in 1997.
Hong Kong
This is the name of the official language of Malaysia and Indonesia, a shared tongue that reflects their common cultural heritage.
Malay (Indonesian)
This deadly Japanese delicacy, if not prepared properly by a specially licensed chef, can cause fatal poisoning due to a neurotoxin in its organs.
Pufferfish ("fugu")
In Vietnamese culture, this flower, often seen growing from muddy water, is a powerful symbol of purity, enlightenment, and rebirth.
Lotus flower
This popular Japanese animated character, introduced in 1974, is a friendly feline-like figure with no mouth and a signature red bow.
Hello Kitty
This vast desert and semidesert region, which stretches across Mongolia and China, takes its name from a Mongolian term meaning "waterless place."
Gobi Desert
This modern Korean writing system is praised for its scientific and phonetic design, with letters representing consonants and vowels that are grouped into syllabic blocks.
Hangul
This dish, popular in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, consists of skewered, grilled meats served with a rich peanut sauce.
Satay
This philosophical and ethical system, founded by a Chinese sage in the 5th century BCE, emphasizes filial piety, social harmony, and respect for one's position in society.
Confucianism
This South Korean director, known for his masterful blending of genres and social commentary, won the Academy Award for Best Director for his film Parasite.
Bong Joon-ho
This ancient city was the eastern terminus of the historic Silk Road and was the capital of several dynasties in China.
Xi'an
The earliest form of Chinese writing, dating back to 1250 BCE, was found engraved on these objects.
Oracle bones
This broad category of Indian street food is known for its bold combinations of tangy, spicy, and crunchy flavors.
Chaat
The Balinese people in Indonesia celebrate their New Year with a unique "Day of Silence," where the entire island shuts down for a day of spiritual renewal. What is this festival called?
Nyepi
This Asian-American actress became the first to win an Academy Award for Best Actress for her leading role in the 2022 film Everything Everywhere All At Once.
Michelle Yeoh
What is the name of the largest religious monument in the world, a temple complex in Cambodia that is a powerful symbol of Cambodian national identity?
Angkor Wat
Tagalog, a language spoken in the Philippines, belongs to which major language family?