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100
This South Asian country is home to Mount Everest
What is Nepal?
100
This term is often associated with Islamic dietary laws, particularly meat that is slaughtered according to Islamic guidelines, but it also governs ethical practices in business, finance, and daily living
What is halal?
100
These countries gained independence from Britain in 1947
What is India and Pakistan?
100
This crispy, triangular snack is commonly filled with spiced potatoes
What is a samosa?
100
This Netflix series, co‑created by Mindy Kaling, broke new ground by centering a first‑generation Tamil American teen navigating grief, dating, and cultural expectations in suburban California
What is "Never Have I Ever"?
200
Feeding hundreds of millions of people, this river system originates near the Gangotri Glacier and is considered sacred in Hindu tradition
What is the Ganges River?
200
Muslims pray facing this holy city as its considered the birthplace of Islam and the Islamic prophet Muhammad
What is Mecca?
200
This ancient trade route passed through Afghanistan, linking East Asia with the Middle East and Europe for centuries
What is the Silk Road?
200
Estimates suggest there are at least this many distinct varieties of chai in India, accounting for regional recipes, spices, brewing methods, and local traditions.
What is 100+?
200
This YouTube creator, whose real name is Lilly Singh, is known for comedy sketches and motivational talks
Who is iisupperwomanii?
300
Often called the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean,” this island nation has one of the highest rates of biodiversity per square kilometer in Asia
What is Sri Lanka?
300
This henna-based body art is often applied in intricate patterns for weddings and festivals
What is mehndi?
300
Known more for its French and Creole history, this Gulf Coast state in the United States also hosts the earliest documented South Asian presence in America, dating to late‑18th‑century Muslim Bengali peddlers arriving via Atlantic trade
What is Louisiana?
300
This beloved Nepali staple consists of steamed dumplings usually filled with spiced meat or vegetables and is so popular it’s often considered Nepal’s unofficial national dish
What are Momos?
300
This Marvel superhero is also known as Kamala Khan
Who is Ms. Marvel?
400
Despite its desert climate, this country is home to Deosai Plains—one of the highest plateaus on Earth and a key habitat for Himalayan brown bears
What is Pakistan?
400
This high-energy traditional folk dance from the Punjab region has expanded beyond its roots to include popular music, DJing, and group-based dance competitions
What is Bhangra?
400
As early South Asian settlers moved inland in the Unites States in the 19th and early 20th centuries, they integrated into multiracial communities in these Northern and Mid‑Atlantic cities, areas more often associated with Black migration histories
What are Detroit, New York, and Baltimore?
400
This South Indian rice‑and‑lentil dish gives its name to a harvest festival celebrated not only in India, but also in Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Singapore among Tamil communities each January
What is Pongal?
400
This Hulu comedy series follows two Pakistani American brothers who unexpectedly take over their father’s deli business and uncover his secret life of crime
What is "Deli Boys"?
500
This mangrove forest, shared by India and Bangladesh, is the largest in the world and known for its Bengal tigers adapted to saline wetlands
What are the Sundarbans?
500
This pre-wedding ceremony features turmeric paste applied to the bride and groom for good luck and glowing skin
What is the Haldi ceremony?
500
Pramila Jayapal is the first Indian American woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012 representing this state
What is Washington State?
500
This dish is sweet rice dish cooked with milk, sugar, and flavored with cardamom, often served at celebrations
What is Kheer, khir, payesh, fenni or payasam?
500
This 1991 film starring Denzel Washington explored interracial romance and the South Asian diasporic experience, helping introduce Desi identity to mainstream American audiences
What is "Mississippi Masala"?
