Food
This is the popular Japanese dish made from thinly sliced raw fish
What is sushi?
This Japanese city was the first to be hit by an atomic bomb during World War II
What is Hiroshima?
This Chinese holiday marks the end of the Lunar New Year celebrations and features lantern displays
What is the Lantern Festival (Yuan Xiao Jie)?
This is the largest country in the world by land area, and part of it is in Asia.
What is Russia?
This is the official language of India
What is Hindi?
This is a popular Korean dish made of fermented cabbage and radishes, and is often served as a side dish with meals
What is kimchi?
The Indian independence movement was led by this famous activist who promoted nonviolent resistance
Who was Mahatma Ghandi?
This Jewish holiday, celebrated in Asia and worldwide, involves lighting a menorah for eight days
What is Hanukkah?
This desert, located in Mongolia and China, is one of the largest deserts in the world
What is the Gobi Desert?
This is the country where the Terracotta Warriors are located
What is China?
This is the Korean dish that consists of rice, vegetables, and a fried egg, often topped with gochujang (spicy sauce)
What is bibimbap?
This Chinese philosopher emphasized family values, respect for elders, and moral integrity
Who is Confucius?
This festival is known for throwing colorful powders, and is celebrated in India to mark the arrival of spring
What is Holi?
This is the longest river in Asia, flowing through China and emptying into the East China Sea
What is the Yangtze River (Chang Jiang)?
This is the Islamic holy month during which Muslims fast from dawn to sunset
What is Ramadan?
This is the name of the Japanese sweet rice cake often eaten during the New Year celebrations
What is mochi?
This ancient trade route connected China to the Mediterranean, facilitating the exchange of goods, culture, and ideas
What is the Silk Road?
This is the name of the festival that celebrates the arrival of the cherry blossoms
What is Hanami?
This is the capital city of Japan, known for its skyscrapers, technology, and historic temples
What is Tokyo?
This iconic Indian monument, built by Shah Jahan, is a white marble mausoleum and one of the Seven Wonders of the World
What is the Taj Mahal?
This is the Japanese word for pickled vegetables, often served as a side dish in meals like sushi
What is tsukemono?
This 19th-century conflict between China and Britain was fought over trade imbalances and the opium trade.
What is the First Opium War?
This Vietnamese holiday honors ancestors and is celebrated with offerings of food and paper replicas of material goods
What is Tet Trung Nguyen (Vu Lan Festival)?
This country, known as the "Land of the Thunder Dragon," is located in the Himalayas between India and China
What is Bhutan?
This ancient board game, originating in China, involves strategy and capturing territory with black and white stones.
What is Go (or Weiqi)?