Geography/History
What is the third most populated country in South Asia?
What is Bangladesh
Who is the song Jai Ho by? (I'll accept either one)
The Pussycat Dolls / AR Rahman
What TV show is Devi Vishwakumar a part of?
This festival, known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most widely celebrated Hindu holidays in India and among the diaspora.
What is Diwali?
This spiced, long-grain rice dish, often served with meat or vegetables, is a staple in Indian cuisine.
What is Biryani?
This country was ruled by the Taliban in 1995.
What is Afghanistan?
This Bollywood actor, known as the “King of Romance,” has starred in iconic films like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.
Who is Shah Rukh Khan?
Who is the one South Asian popstar in Katseye?
Who is Lara Raj
This sacred language of Hinduism is the language in which the Vedas and many classical texts are written.
What is Sanskrit?
This fermented Indian flatbread, made from rice and urad dal, is a popular breakfast item in South India.
What is Dosa?
The capital of this country is Islamabad.
What is Pakistan?
What is the highest grossing Bollywood movie of all time?
What is Kate Sharma's Indian name in Bridgerton?
What is Kathani?
In Sikhism, this religious text, which is treated as the eternal Guru, contains hymns and teachings of Sikh Gurus.
What is the Guru Granth Sahib?
This sweet made from condensed milk, sugar, and cardamom is often shaped into small balls and served at festivals across India.
What is Gulab Jamun?
Established in 1526 after the Battle of Panipat, this empire marked the beginning of a powerful Muslim dynasty that ruled most of the Indian subcontinent for over 300 years.
What is the Mughal Empire?
This 2001 Indian film starring Aamir Khan centers on villagers who challenge British officers to a cricket match to avoid paying taxes.
What is Lagaan?
Born in India and educated at IIT, this Indian-American leads Microsoft as CEO and is known for steering the company strongly into cloud and AI.
Who is Satya Nadella?
This form of classical Indian dance, originating in Tamil Nadu, often tells stories from Hindu epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
What is Bharatanatyam?
Originating in Bengal, this fish curry is made with mustard seeds and mustard oil, giving it a distinctive pungent flavor.
What is Shorshe Ilish?
This ancient city of the Indus Valley Civilization is located in present-day Pakistan and is known for its advanced urban planning.
What is Mohenjo-Daro?
What is the professor's name in 3 idiots?
What is Dr. Viru Sahastrabuddhe (Virus is acceptable)
This movie from the 90s has the main character Jess Bhamra
What is Bend it like Beckham?
This South Asian religion, founded by Mahavira, emphasizes non-violence (ahimsa), truth, and asceticism, and has a significant following in India today.
What is Jainism?
This traditional Sri Lankan dish is a fermented rice and coconut batter, often wrapped in banana leaves and steamed, similar to South Indian idli.
What is Pittu?