Countries
This country, once part of French Indochina, is home to the popular city of Hoi An and has a long coastline along the South China Sea.
Vietnam
In the 20th century, this Communist leader led a revolution in Vietnam, eventually becoming the first president (of the Democratic Republic).
Ho Chi Minh
The Great Wall of China
This large, endangered bear, native to China, is primarily known for its bamboo diet.
Giant panda
This martial art, originating in Okinawa, Japan, was influenced by Chinese Kung Fu.
Karate
What is the largest and most populous country in Southeast Asia?
Indonesia
This religion, founded in Ancient India (in what is present-day Nepal), spread across much of Asia via the Silk Road.
Buddhism
This iconic structure in India, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, is recognized as one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Taj Mahal
This endangered big cat, which primarily inhabits the mountain ranges of Central Asia, has a long tail and thick fur to survive in extreme cold.
Snow Leopard
This popular Korean dish consists of a bowl of rice typically topped with assorted vegetables, meat, and a fried egg.
What is the capital of Singapore?
Singapore (country name is "The Republic of Singapore" and the capital city is "Singapore)
This 16th-century Muslim empire in South Asia is known for its Persian-influenced architecture, including the Taj Mahal.
Mughal Empire
What structure in Asia was inspired by the Eiffel Tower?
This bird is the national bird of India.
Indian Peacock
This Southeast Asian country has changed its name three times since 1939 & most recently in 1949.
Thailand (originally named "Siam" which got changed to "Thailand" and reverted back to "Siam" briefly then back to "Thailand)
This Central Asian country is landlocked, bordered by Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and China, with its capital at Tashkent.
Uzbekistan
During WWII, Japan occupied this then-Dutch colony, which would later become a key battleground in the Pacific and is now an independent nation.
Indonesia
This massive 7th-century temple complex in Cambodia is the largest religious monument in the world.
Angkor Wat
Native to China, this unusual mammal is the only one covered in keratin scales and is widely considered as the most trafficked animal in the world.
The Pangolin
In 2020, this West Asian country became the first in the world to legally recognize an AI-powered robot as a permanent citizen.
Saudi Arabia (robot Sophia)
The Gobi Desert, one of the largest in Asia, is primarily located in this country.
This long, devastating conflict between two powerful Asian empires in the 17th century involved the Qing Dynasty and the Tsardom of Russia and ended with the Treaty of Nerchinsk.
Sino-Russian Border Conflict
This ancient, 13th-century fortress in Nepal was built by King Bhaskar Dev and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Kathmandu Durbar Square
This high-altitude dwelling antelope, found on the Tibetan Plateau, is illegally hunted for its soft underfur called shahtoosh.
Chiru (or Tibetan antelope)
This type of traditional Japanese theatrical form is often performed with elaborate masks and costumes and is considered one of the oldest surviving forms in the world.
Noh Theatre