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South East Asia
100

What is the traditional Middle Eastern dish made from ground chickpeas or fava beans, commonly served in a pita bread with various toppings?

Hummus

100

Which famous wall, built to protect against invasions, is one of China's most iconic landmarks?

The Great Wall of China.

100

What is the largest country in South Asia, both in terms of land area and population?

India

100

What is it called when you take over a country by force? 

Colonialism 

100

What is the largest archipelago in the world, consisting of thousands of islands and located in Southeast Asia?

Indonesia

200

What is the term which describes the belief that all Arab countries should be unified? 

Pan-Arabism

200

What is the most populated country in East Asia? 

China

200
Did Ms. Connolly get all of her wisdom teeth out? 

NO, just 3 

200

When a country is divided into multiple parts

Partition

200

Which Southeast Asian country is known as the "Land of Smiles" due to its friendly and welcoming culture?

Thailand

300

What is OPEC? 

The international org. which sets the price for oil
300

Which Chinese philosophy emphasizes harmony with nature, balance, and the concept of yin and yang?

Daoism (Taoism).

300

What is the major religion practiced in India? 

Hinduism

300

What is it called when a smaller force takes over a larger government force? 

coup 

300

Does Ms. Connolly have a sister? 

A twin 

400

What is Ms. Connolly's favorite pokemon?  

Sneasel

400

 Who was the Chinese philosopher and teacher, known for his sayings and teachings compiled in the "Analects," whose philosophy has had a profound influence on Chinese culture and ethics?

Confucius

400

What was Bangladesh called before it declared independence on March 26, 1971

East Pakistan

400
What is called when you apply the theory of "survival of the fittest" to races? 

Social Darwinism 

400

Which Vietnamese city is famous for its historical role in the Vietnam War and is now a popular tourist destination?

Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon).

500

What are the two sects of Islam? 

Sunni and Shi'a 

500

What are the four Asian Tigers? 

Taiwan, Singapore, China (Hong Kong), South Korea

500

Which mountain range runs through South Asia? 

Himalayas

500

What is a proxy war? 

a war instigated by a major power which does not itself become involved. 

500

Who led the rebel forces against French Indochina? 

The Viet Minh