History
How many original colonies were there?
13
What masked Nepali dance form (from the Newar community), performed at festivals, depicts deities?
Lakhey dance
What is the capital of Bhutan?
Thimphu
What is the primary religious text of Christianity?
The Bible
What mountain range runs through Nepal and Bhutan?
The Himalayan Mountains
In what city was the Declaration of Independence signed?
Philadelphia
Who are the six original avengers?
Iron man, Captain America, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Thor, Hulk
How many US senators does each state have?
2
What are the top four religions predominant in Nepal?
Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity
What is the longest river in Nepal?
Karnali River
In what year was the Shah Dynasty abolished in Nepal?
2008
What was Disney's first feature-length animated film?
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
Bhutan uses GNH to measure development -- what does it stand for?
Gross National Happiness
Which gods make up the Supreme Hindu Trinity?
Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver, Shiva the Destroyer
What is the smallest of the 50 US states by area?
Rhode Island
What was the name of the political movement that led to Nepal becoming a federal democratic republic?
The Loktantra Andolan (People’s Movement/Democracy Movement)
Which artist headlined the Super Bowl halftime show in 2023?
Rihanna
Who became King of Nepal in 2001?
Gyanendra Shah
What is the sacred cliffside monastery in Bhutan known as?
Paro Taksang (Tiger's Nest)
What is Bhutan's uniques architectural fortress-monastery found in every district?
Dzong
Which war was fought between Bhutan and British India in 1864-65?
The Duar War
Who is considered the greatest actor in Nepali cinema history, who debuted in his uncle's film?
Rajesh Hamal
Who is the current Prime Minister of Nepal?
Balendra (Balen) Shah
Who is believed to be the human incarnation of Lord Vishnu?
Krishna
Which US state has the longest coastline?
Alaska