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100

Which of the following is a Korean side dish made of salted and fermented vegetables?

A. Pao cai

B. Morkovka

C. Kimchi

 

C. Kimchi

100

The phoenix is a symbol of rebirth, renewal, and transformation in which culture. It is often depicted in art and is a popular motif in tattoo design.

A. Chinese

B. Korean

C. Philippines

D. India

A. Chinese

100

Until 1989, what was Myanmar known as?

A. Burma

B. Mangi

C. Formosa

 

A. Burma

200

 Where does bubble tea originate from? 

A. Philippines

B. South Korea

C. Taiwan

D. Japan

C. Taiwan

200

Which country’s flag consists of a white crescent moon and star on a green background?

A. Saudi Arabia

B. Tibet

C. Pakistan

D. India

C. Pakistan

200

Which Asian country has more pets than children?

A. China

B. Nepal

C. Indonesia 

D. Japan

D. Japan

300

What is the traditional ice cream originating from the Philippines and uniquely characterized by the use of coconut milk and/or carabao milk. This food is also known as "Dirty Ice Cream" often consumed during the summer. 

A. Sorbetes

B. Adobo 

C. Cassava Cake

D. Lechon 


A. Sorbetes

300

In the 18th century, which Asian/Pacific Islander group was the first to settle in the U.S? 

A. Chinese

B. Japanese

C. Filipino

D. Korean

C. Filipino

300

Which Hawaiian actor plays Aquaman?

A. Jason Momoa

B. Jacob Batalon

C. Dwayne Johnson


A. Jason Momoa

400

The fortune cookie dates back to the 19th century and was first made in which country?

A. China

B. Japan

C. Korea

D. Thailand 

B. Japan

400

What fabric material was first spun in India and referred to by Roman emperors as “woven winds” and by Mogul emperors as “morning dew” or “cloth of running water"?

Cotton

400

Who is the highest-ranking Asian American in U.S. government?

Kamala Harris, the Vice President of the United States, is the highest-ranking Asian American in U.S. government.


500

Hot pot is a traditional cooking method in which cuisine?

Chinese 

500

What is the significance of the sakura cherry blossom in Japanese culture?

The sakura cherry blossom is a symbol of renewal and the impermanence of life in Japanese culture. It is also a symbol of the arrival of spring and the start of a new year.


500

What is the only country in South East Asia that was not colonized?

Thailand