Pop Culture
BTS is one of the most known K-pop groups. Can you name at least one member?
Rm, Jin, Suga, Jungkook, Jimin, Jhope, V
What is the South Asian fried pastry called that is filled with a savory filling, including ingredients such as potatoes, onions, and peas?
Samosas
What is the most popular sport in Asia?
1. Soccer 2. Cricket
What year did Korea split?
1950
What is the largest country in Asia?
China (3.705 million mi²)
Who was the actress that played Rachel in Crazy Rich Asians?
Constance Wu
What food is the most popular in the Middle East?
Falafels
Who is the highest paid Asian athlete?
Naomi Osaka- tennis, Haitian American and Japanese, $51.1 million in 2022
What was the name of the first Filipino president of the Philippines?
Corazon Aquino- she restored democratic rule after president Marcos's dictatorship of 14 years.
What country is the westernmost country in Asia?
Turkey
What was the first non-English TV series to receive 14 Emmy nominations and win 6?
Squid Game
What are the Korean vegetable side dishes called that are served with meals?
Banchan
Which Asian country has won the most gold medals in the Summer Olympics?
1. China, 2. Japan
What year did partition happen in India? 1932, 1947, 1956, 1983?
1947- India and Pakistan separated which created Muslim majority in West and East Pakistan and Hindu majority in India.
How many islands are part of the Philippines?
~7,641
Who is the famous Filipino comedian and actor who starred in "Easter Sunday"?
Jo Koy
What country is the famous brand of instant noodle called "Indomie" from?
Indonesia
What is the oldest martial art?
Kalaripayattu (Origin: India)
What kingdom used to rule Thailand?
Siam
What country sits north of Uzbekistan but South of Russia?
Kazakhstan
Who is the director behind the action movie "Hard-Boiled"?
John Woo
What is the popular Middle Eastern dish that consists of eggs poached in tomato sauce with olive oil, peppers, onion, garlic, and is spiced with cumin, paprika, and cayenne called?
Shakshouka- it is very popular in Israel and the Middle East
What is the national sport of Thailand?
Muay Thai
When was the name of Burma officially changed to Myanmar?
June 1989
What 4 islands make up the Japanese Mainland?
Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu