Famous Islamic Foods
Trailblazers and Icons
Famous Mosques Around the World
Landmarks and Geography
Miscellaneous
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This savory dish, often made with rice, meat (such as lamb or chicken) and a blend of spices is a staple food in Middle Eastern and Central Asian countries.

What is pilaf (pilav)?

100

This actor, martial arts and cultural icon starred in Enter the Dragon and is known for breaking barriers in Hollywood.

Who is Bruce Lee?

100

Located in Istanbul, Turkey, this mosque was originally built as a cathedral and later converted into a mosque.

What is the Hagia Sophia?

100

Rising over 29,000 ft, this mountain straddles the border of Nepal and Tibet and is the tallest in the world?

What is Mount Everest?

100

This movie was the first feature-length animated film ever released?

What is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?

200

This dish, originating from Turkey, is made of minced lamb or beef wrapped in flatbread and typically served with yogurt, vegetables and a tangy sauce.

What is kebabs (or shawarma)?

200

The Japanese American activist and actor known for Star Trek and is a prominent voice for LGBT+ rights.

Who is George Takei?
200

This mosque in Saudi Arabia is the largest in the world and surrounds the Kaaba, the most sacred site in Islam.

What is the Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque of Mecca)?

200

This Pacific island nation is composed of over 7,000 islands and is known for its beaches and volacanos?

What is the Philippines?

200

As of 2019, what is the most popular car color in the U.S.A?

What is white?

300

During Ramadan, this sweet, syrupy soaked dessert made of fried dough is popular across the Muslim world especially in the Middle East.

What is baklava?

300

The API activist co-founded Stop AAPI Hate in response to rising hate crimes during Covid-19 pandemic?

Who is Russel Jeung?

300

This mosque, located in the capital of Morocco, is famous for its towering minaret and sits on the Atlantic Ocean?

What is the Hassan II Mosque?

300

This island nation, located south of India is famous for its tea plantations and elephants.

What is Sri Lanka?

300

What was the largest contiguous empire in history?

What is the Mongol Empire?

400

This traditional dish, often made from ground chickpeas, herbs and spices is a popular snack in the Levant and North Africa. It is deep fried and often served with tahini sauce.

What is falafel?

400

The Filipino boxer is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional boxers of all time.

Who is Manny Pacquiao?

400

This mosque in Cairo, Egypt is one of the oldest and most famous mosques in the city named after Fatimid Caliph?

What is Al-Azhar Mosque?

400

This desert in China and Mongolia is the largest in Asia and famous for its shifting dunes.

What is the Gobi Desert?

400
In many Asian cultures this value emphasizes respect and care for elders within the family.

What is filial piety?

500

This drink is made from fermented yogurt and is consumed in Central Asia and parts of the Middle East. 

What is kefir?

500

This Indian American comedian and writer became the the first South Asian woman to host a late night talk show in the U.S.

Who is Lily Singh?

500

Located in New Delhi, India this mosque is one of the largest in India and is known for its grand Mughal architecture.

What is Jama Masjid?

500

This Miconesian island is a U.S territory and is home to the Chamorro people.

What is Guam?

500
This iconic statue of a former U.S President stands in front of Columbia University's Low Library.

What is the statue of Theodore Roosevelt?