Miscellaneous
Food & Drink
Culture
Asian American
Asian Geography
100

This award-winning Korean thriller comments on class discrimination. Released in 2019, this movie was directed by Bong Joon-hoo.

Parasite

100

This traditional Japanese food made primarily of rice is typically eaten around the Japanese New Year. Name this food, which happens to be the namesake of Elaine’s cat.

Mochi

100

This type of music has been influenced by a plethora of others including rock, jazz, gospel, hip hop, and R&B but still stays true to its cultural roots. Now a global phenomenon, name the genre of music that has inspired fans like Elaine.

Kpop

100

Standing at 7 foot 6, this former professional basketball player has played on the Shanghai Sharks and was first pick in the 2002 NBA draft. Name this Houston Rockets player whose shoe size was 18 and jersey number was 11.

Yao Ming

100

69% covered in forest, this country has the second highest life expectancy. What Asian country is the largest producer of automobiles globally?

Japan

200

This adorable medical robot that starred in Big Hero 6 helps Hiro grieve after losing his brother.

Baymax

200

Kristin’s favorite beverage is one which originated in east Asia. It is thought to have a multitude of health benefits, including reducing bad breath and improving brain function. What is it?

Green tea

200

In 1632, Shah Jehan commissioned this ivory-white, marble mausoleum to be built in honor of his third wife. Name the structure.

Taj Mahal

200

Known for hit songs like "Dong Saye Dae" and one of the long established Youtubers, this Hawaiian internet personality has been making skits for 14 years now. Name the actor/comedian/Youtuber who comes from Okinawan descent.

Niga Higa

200

With the capital that rhymes with vanilla and consisting of 7,640 islands (one of which is named Luzon) this country is the home of indie folk band Ben&Ben.  

Philippines

300

The main actress starred in Crazy Rich Asians as Rachel Chu, who flies to Singapore with her boyfriend where she learns that he is one of the richest and most pursued bachelors in Singapore.

Constance Wu

300

Consisting of rice noodles, broth, and meat, this soup can be found everywhere from food stalls to households in Vietnam. Name this food, which is the national food of Vietnam.

Pho

300

Developed in the 19th century, this combination of literature and art was established in Japan by an 18th century artist named Hokusai. Name this form of visual and written entertainment that is generally viewed right to left.

Manga

300

This rapper has topped multiple billboards with songs like “Champion” and “Turks”. “Good Intentions” and “Bad Habits” are among some of this Canadian Punjabi artist’s latest albums. Who are they?

NAV / Navraj Goraya

300

Boasting 6300 kilometers of length, this river begins in the Tibetan Plateau and flows eastward. Name this river, which happens to be the 3rd longest in the world.

Yangtze River

400

This Pixar short film is about a mom making BaoZi/Chinese buns and later associates the food with her son and mourns his loss of childhood. What is this short film that premiered before Incredibles 2?

Bao

400

This Thai food is both sour and spicy. Cooked with shrimp, this soup has instant ramen broths based on it.

Tom Yum Soup

400

This east Asian culture has been heavily influenced by Mahayana Buddhism and relies heavily on pastoralism due to their geographic location at a high altitude. Name this culture or region whose national beverage is butter tea.

Tibet / Tibetan

400

Born and raised in Jakarta, Indonesia, this Californian rapper commonly raps about being homeschooled with his baritone voice. He has recently released a song called Bali and collaborated with Chung Ha. Who is he?

Rich Brian

400

Renowned for having luxurious shopping malls and some of the cleanest streets in the world, this country’s most famous leader is named Lee Kuan Yew. Name the country, whose famous skyline is shown in the image above.

Singapore

500

This book turned television show stars Randall Park and Constance Wu. This sitcom takes a look at the life of a newly immigrated Taiwanese American family. Name it.

Fresh Off the Boat / FoB

500

Cymbopogon citratus is a plant whose uses include the production of soaps, candles, insects, along with culinary uses. Though it is primarily used in Southeast Asia, it can also be found in Australia and Africa. Give the colloquial name of this herb that is widely used in Thai cooking.

Lemongrass

500

Bollywood, formerly known as “Bombay Cinema”, is the largest film industry globally, surpassing Hollywood in both views and films. Only encompassing movies in the Hindi language, in what city is this hub of cinema located?

Mumbai

500

Taiwanese entertainer famous for songs like “Love Confession” and movies like “Green Hornet”. His other occupations include singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, actor, film director, businessman and magician.

Jay Chou / Zhou Jie Lun

500

The Petronas Twin Towers are a pair of skyscrapers that were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004. These Islamic-inspired, iconic buildings are located in which Asian country?

Malaysia