Asian Pop-culture/enertainment
What K-pop group was the first to perform at the Grammys?
(BTS)
What is the national dish of Thailand, made with stir-fried noodles?
Pad Thai
What was the first Asian-American-led TV sitcom on a major network, airing in 2015?
Fresh Off the Boat
In Chinese mythology, what animal is considered the luckiest and a symbol of strength?
(Dragon)
What Japanese cat emoji has become a symbol for cute, shy gestures online?
(UwU)
What was the first asian based dance song to reach 1 billion views?
Gangnam Style -PSY
In Japan, what is the term for the delicate, high-quality Wagyu beef that melts in your mouth?
Kobe Beef
Who was the first Asian-American actor to win an Oscar for Best Actor in 2023?
(Ke Huy Quan)
What is the famous Chinese novel that follows a Buddhist monk and a mischievous Monkey King on a journey to India?
(Journey to the West)
What is the cute Korean gesture where women pout, act shy, or make cute hand movements to look adorable?
Aegyo (애교)
Which 2020 Oscar-winning film became the first non-English movie to win Best Picture?
Parasite
Which Indian chicken dish, made with a spicy gravy and marinated chunks of paneer, is often served with naan?
Tikka Masala
Which Asian-American tennis player won the U.S. Open in 2018, becoming the first Asian player to achieve this?
Naomi Osaka
In Hindu mythology, who is the blue-skinned deity often depicted playing the flute?
(Krishna)
Which hotpot restaurant became famous for its viral dance and theme song that servers perform for customers?
Haidilao Hot Pot
🎶 What was the first Asian-American group to have a Billboard #1 hit?
Far East Movement, "Like a G6"
Name at least 3 dim sum dishes
HAR GOW – XIĀ JIǍO – 虾饺 – SHRIMP DUMPLINGS
SIU MAI – SHĀOMAI – 烧卖 – PORK DUMPLINGS
FUNG ZAO – FÈNG ZHUǍ – 凤爪 – BLACK BEAN SAUCE CHICKEN FEET
XIAOLONGBAO – “XLB” – 小笼包- STEAMED SOUP DUMPLINGS
CHEONG FUN – 肠粉 – RICE NOODLE ROLLS
CHA SIU BAO -叉烧包 – BBQ PORK STUFFED BUNS
HOENG MA ZIN DEOI ZAI – 香麻煎堆仔 – STUFFED SESAME DEEP FRIED STICKY RICE BALLS
egg tart
Who was the first Asian-American to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice?
There has never been one! This is a trick question!
Which Chinese philosopher’s teachings emphasized respect for elders, harmony, and moral virtue?
Confucius
What is the name of the Chinese e-commerce giant that started as an online marketplace and grew into one of the largest companies in the world?
Alibaba
Which Japanese music genre from the 70s-80s, influenced by funk, jazz, and disco, became a global sensation in the 2010s?
City Pop
Which Vietnamese dessert consists of layers of colorful jelly, beans, coconut milk, and crushed ice?
Chè Ba Màu – Three Color Dessert
Who was the first Asian-American rapper to perform in a BET Cypher?
MC Jin
What is the famous ancient Chinese text on military strategy written by Sun Tzu?
The Art of War)
What is the Chinese app that is an all-in-one social media platform, used like WhatsApp, Instagram, and PayPal combined?