Afghanistan
United States
General Knowledge
Culture
ASN
100

This ancient trade route passed through Afghanistan, connecting East and West for centuries.  

What is the Silk Road?  

100

This document, written in 1776, declared the American colonies’ independence from British rule.

What is the Declaration of Independence?

100

This planet is the largest in our solar system.

What is Jupiter?

100

This Afghan rice dish, often made with raisins and carrots, is considered the national dish of Afghanistan.

What is Kabuli Pulao?

100

ASN was founded by these four individuals.

Who are Ajmal, Darwaish, Yahya, and Zubair?

200

He is known as the founder of the modern Afghan state in the 18th century.

Who is Ahmad Shah Durrani?

200

This U.S. President is closely associated with ending slavery during the Civil War.

Who is Abraham Lincoln?

200

This is the chemical symbol for the element gold.

What is Au?

200

This American author wrote a bestselling novel that introduced many readers to Afghan history and culture.

Who is Khaled Hosseini?

200

This ASN value shows up when services are delivered in clients’ languages and shaped by Afghan traditions, norms, and lived experience.

What is culture?

300

This famous poet and scholar, often associated with love and spirituality, was born in present-day Afghanistan.

Who is Rumi (Jalal ad-Din Balkhi)?

300

This idea reflects the belief that hard work and opportunity can lead to upward mobility and a better life in the United States.

What is the American Dream?

300

This is the largest organ in the human body.

What is skin?

300

This stringed instrument is widely regarded as the national instrument of Afghanistan and plays a central role in traditional Afghan music.

What is the rabab?

300

This ASN milestone was celebrated so often in weekly updates that it became an inside joke across the team.

What is finally securing housing for a hard-to-house family?

400

These six countries border Afghanistan.

What are Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and China?

400

This American artist revolutionized pop music and music videos in the 1980s, earning the nickname “The King of Pop.”

Who is Michael Jackson?

400

This international organization was founded after World War II to promote peace and cooperation.

What is the United Nations?

400

This Afghan singer is widely known for blending traditional Afghan music with modern influences.

Who is Ahmad Zahir?

400

Since its founding, this number of ASN alumni reflects the growth, learning, and evolution of the organization.

What is 8? 

500

These are the traditional meanings of the colors black, red, and green on the Afghan flag.

What are black for the past or hardship, red for struggle or sacrifice, and green for hope or prosperity?

500

This U.S. President became the first sitting president to step into North Korea, crossing the DMZ during a meeting aimed at reducing tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

Who is Donald Trump?

500

This term refers to the ability to read and write.

What is literacy?

500

This annual American event consistently attracts the highest U.S. television ratings of the year and is one of the few broadcasts where advertisements are considered a central cultural feature.

What is the Super Bowl?

500

These ASN staff members all share the same listed birthday due to unknown or undocumented birthdates.

Who are....?