Clothing
What country is a popular worldwide viral sensation for modern fashion, breaking the popularity of many fashion hubs in the common population and even in haute couture?
South Korea
What language is this?
こんにちは
Japanese
The longest river in Asia, stretching over 3,900 miles
Yangtze River
This country traded silk and porcelain on the silk road
China
What month is Laos New Year in?
April
Which two countries are the dominant producers in the global textile industry?
India and China
This language has been spoken by over 90 million people in the Philippines
Tagalog
This Southeast Asian country is the only one that was never colonized by a European power
Thailand
Which Asian country has the most muslims in the world by population?
Indonesia
Which of the following is a Korean side dish made of salted and fermented vegetables?
Kimchi
Which region is credited to be the one of the first pioneers of jewellery and makeup?
the Middle East/Southwest Asia (for the countries that do apply)!
This language is known for its unique script called Hangul
Korean
The only Asian country with both a Pacific and an Indian Ocean coastline
Indonesia
This country was led by the Khmer Rouge before they experienced one of the worst genocides in the world
Cambodia
Until 1989, what was Myanmar known as?
Burma
What style of performance outfit, which has ties to Buddhism and folk religion, is: flowy, colourful, features ribbons/silk scarves, and is often mistaken for being orientalist? (Hint: it's East Asian)
Feitian/Flying Apsara/Dunhuang dance attire!
This language, one of the most complex of the Austroasiatic language family, is spoken in the mountainous regions of central and northern Vietnam and has multiple dialects that can vary greatly
Hmong
This Asian city has the world’s longest escalator system, stretching over 2,600 feet
Hong Kong
This Indian independence leader, known for his nonviolent resistance, led India to independence from Britain
Mahatma Ghandi
What is the number of countries in Asia?
48
What style of dying patterns is often adorned with nature designs such as flowers and birds? (Hint: It originates from Indonesia)
Batik
The "National Language Act" of 1961 established this language as the official language of Malaysia, although it is closely related to the Indonesian language
Malay
This country’s flag features the world's largest single-colored background, symbolizing its vast desert landscapes
Mongolia
When Mao Zhedong (Chinese Communist Party) ran for Chinese presidency against the Nationalist Kuomintang Party, who was the leader? (Hint: This leader also escaped to Taiwan)
Chiang Kai-shek
California rolls are undoubtedly one of the most popular forms of sushi. What are the five main ingredients found in it? (100 pts per correct ingredient). Bonus: +100 pts if you can name the place where it was invented!
Rice, seaweed, crab meat, cucumbers, and avocado. Bonus answer - Vancouver, Canada!