Pop Culture 1
This is the first Asian group to sell out Wembley Stadium, surpass 5 billion streams on Spotify, and top Billboard 200
BTS
What popular world-wide Japanese gift brand features a cartoon cat as its mascot?
Sanrio/Hello Kitty
In the Disney movie, Mulan, the ancestors of Mulan send a small dragon to help her. What is the dragon's name?
Mushu
This is the most well known staple food in Asian countries.
rice
Q: Which Asian holiday happens in late January or the beginning of February and has a date that revolves around the moon?
A: Lunar/Chinese New Year
Q: What popular Japanese type of comics literally means "whimsical pictures"?
A: Manga
Q: Who was the first member to leave EXO?
A: Kris
Q: This 4-member group was the first K-Pop girl group to perform at Coachella
A: Blackpink!
Q: Bubble Tea originated here.
A: Taiwan
Q: What is the proper term for bowing before a person of high authority like an emperor?
A: kowtow
Q: Jeremy Lin, most notably known for creating the hype of LINSANITY, is a professional basketball player. What college did he graduate from?
A: Harvard University
Q: What Chinese water sport festival is held on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month?
A: Dragon Boat Festival
Q: This fun cat can get you out of any jam with his futuristic gadgets, though he wishes you’d do the work yourself. What is the name of this cat?
A: Doraemon
Q: This spicy Japanese paste is known to clear your senses.
A: Wasabi
Q: What January holiday in Japan involves visiting shrines and relatives, sending cards, and giving money to children and grandchildren?
A: New Year’s Day
Q: This Hong Kong-born actor has been in over 114 films and is a very well-known martial artist.
A: Jackie Chan
Q: The language known as Tagalog is spoken primarily in which country?
A: Philippines
Q: What is the average number of messages sent on WeChat every day? (close enough answer is fine)
A: 38 billion
Q: California rolls are undoubtedly one of the most popular forms of sushi. What are the five main ingredients found in it? (5 guesses, 80 pts per correct ingredient).
A: Rice, seaweed, crab meat, cucumbers, and avocado.
Q: Which Asian country (or countries) has seven different levels of language to show different levels of respect and courtesy?
A: North/South Korea
Q: The 4-member band, Far East Movement, is most known for their hit single "Like a G6." Each member in the group has a different Asian ethnic background, - please name each one. (Four guesses, 125 pts for each correct answer)
A: Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Filipino.
Q: In India, what famous leader's birthday is celebrated on October 2?
A: Mahatma Gandhi
Q: Which Kpop idol served in the army twice because he “neglected his work” the first time?
A: PSY
A: The word “Ketchup” comes from “Koetsiap”, which is in what language?
A: Malay
Q: When being hosted for lunch or dinner in someone’s home in Malaysia it is customary to eat using: a) Chopsticks b) Your right hand c) Fork and spoon d) Your left hand e) Bread
A: b) your right hand