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100

This country was partitioned from India in 1947.

What is Pakistan?

100

This popular South Asian bread is often baked in a tandoor oven.

What is naan?

100

This Hindu festival is known as the "Festival of Lights."

What is Diwali?

100

This Bollywood actor is known as the "King of Bollywood."

Who is Shah Rukh Khan?

100

This Indian leader is called the "Father of the Nation" for his role in the country’s independence.

Who is Mahatma Gandhi?

200

This famous emperor built the Taj Mahal.

Who is Shah Jahan?

200

This spice mix is often used in South Asian cuisine and translates to "hot spices."

What is garam masala?

200

This festival marks the harvest season in Punjab and is celebrated with bhangra dances.

What is Baisakhi?

200

This Bollywood movie is the highest-grossing Indian film of all time.

What is dangal?

200

This Pakistani activist won the Nobel Peace Prize at the age of 17.

Who is Malala Yousafzai?

300

This ancient civilization thrived along the Indus River around 2500 BCE.

What is the Indus Valley Civilization?

300

This South Indian dish is made from fermented rice batter and is served with chutneys and sambar.

What is dosa?

300

This Muslim festival marks the end of Ramadan.

What is Eid al-Fitr?

300

This 2001 Bollywood blockbuster about cricket was nominated for an Academy Award.

What is Lagaan?

300

She was the first female Prime Minister of Pakistan.

Who is Benazir Bhutto?

400

This empire, which ruled over much of South Asia from the 16th to 19th centuries, was known for its cultural and architectural achievements.

What is the Mughal Empire?

400

This lentil dish is a staple in many South Asian households and comes in many varieties like masoor and toor.

What is dal?

400

This festival is celebrated by throwing colorful powders in the air and marks the arrival of spring.

What is Holi?

400

This movie, featuring a love triangle, was India’s submission to the Oscars in 2001.

What is devdas?

400

This Indian tennis player is a multiple-time Grand Slam doubles champion.

Who is Sania Mirza?

500

In 1971, this war led to the creation of Bangladesh.

What is the Bangladesh Liberation War?

500

This fiery condiment made from pickled fruits or vegetables is common in South Asian meals.

What is achar?

500

This ancient Tamil harvest festival is celebrated in South India and Sri Lanka.

What is Pongal?

500

This legendary Bengali filmmaker won an Academy Honorary Award in 1992.

Who is Satyajit Ray?

500

This Pakistani musician, known for his powerful qawwali performances, gained international fame and was posthumously honored with a Grammy nomination.

Who is Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan