Language and Writing
What is the primary writing system used in Japan that involves characters borrowed from Chinese and phonetic scripts, including Hiragana and Katakana?
Kanji
For the most part, being built between 1368 to 1644 and is over 13,171 miles long. This is the longest wall ever built, where in Asia is this landmark and what is the name?
The Great Wall in China
What is the name of the traditional Korean side dish made from fermented vegetables, usually including cabbage and radishes, known for its spicy flavor?
Kimchi
This Japanese animated series features a group of pirates who are on a quest to find an ultimate treasure.
One Piece
In 2008, this nation hosted the Summer Olympics, marking a significant milestone in its growing influence on the global stage.
China (Beijing 2008)
This language, spoken primarily in India and written in the Devanagari script, is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, particularly in the northern regions.
Hindi
What is the name of the most famous natural landmark in Japan? Known for being 3,776m tall!
Mount Fuji in Japan
Fugu, a delicacy in Japan, is a dish made from a particular fish that contains a potent toxin. What type of fish is it?
Pufferfish (or blowfish)
Which South Korean film, directed by Bong Joon-ho, won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2020?
Parasite
In 1963, this country became the first to officially adopt the practice of Buddhist meditation and mindfulness into its national policy, promoting it as a way of life.
Thailand
Hangul
In South East Asia, this is the largest religious monument by land area in the world. This complex includes archeological monuments dating from the 9th to the 15th century.
Angkor Wat in Cambodia
What Japanese term describes the "fifth taste" that is savory and often associated with ingredients like seaweed, soy sauce, and mushrooms?
Umami
This 1997 Japanese animated film by Hayao Miyazaki, set in a dystopian world plagued by industrial pollution, tells the story of a young girl trying to stop an ancient curse.
Princess Mononoke
In 1990, this country became the first Southeast Asia to democratically elect a female leader, Benazir Bhutto.
Pakistan
This official language is written in a script that evolved from the Khmer script and is known for its distinctive shape and absence of spaces between words. What is this script called?
Thai script
This is the tallest building in the world, at 2,772ft in height! It was build between 2004 and 2009, and is located in Dubai.
Burj Khalifa in the United Arab Emirates
In Filipino cuisine, what is the name of the traditional cooking method where meats, particularly pork or chicken, are marinated in vinegar, soy sauce, and spices, and then simmered until tender?
Adobo
This 2015 Chinese movie, directed by Zhang Yimou, became one of the highest-grossing films in China. It stars Matt Damon and explores the legend of the Great Wall of China.
The Great Wall
In 1976, this country's first space satellite, Aryabhata, was launched, marking the beginning of its space program.
India
This language uses scripts derived from the Uighur alphabet but is written vertically, unlike most other languages in Asia. This country is a landlocked country in East Asia, located between China and Russia.
Mongolian
One of the oldest countries in the world, and declared as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. It is located in Jordan and was built around 5 BC!
Petra, Jordan
In Thai cuisine, what is the name of the spicy and sour soup often made with shrimp, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves?
Tom Yum
Which Indonesian film, released in 2011 and famous for its insane for its intense martial arts scenes, brought international recognition to Indonesian cinema and was directed by Gareth Evens?
The Raid: Redemption
In 1947, this country gained independence from British rule, becoming the world's largest democracy.
India