Geography
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100
This country is home to Mount Fuji.
Japan
100
Sushi and ramen are traditional dishes from this country.
Japan
100
This festival involves celebrations with red envelopes, dragon dances, and fireworks.
Chinese New Year / Lunar New Year
100
This K-pop group became a global sensation with hits like “Dynamite" and "Butter."
BTS
100
The Great Wall was built to protect this ancient empire.
China
200
The Mekong River flows through this Southeast Asian country known for Angkor Wat.
Cambodia
200
This Indian dish made with rice, spices, and meat or vegetables is popular worldwide.
Biryani
200
This "Festival of Lights" is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in India and across the Indian diaspora.
Diwali
200
This Japanese animation studio created coming-of-age films like "Spirited Away" and "Kiki's Delivery Service."
Studio Ghibli
200
Genghis Khan founded this vast empire in the 13th century.
Mongol Empire
300
This landlocked Central Asian country was once part of the Silk Road and has a capital called Tashkent.
Uzbekistan
300
Kimchi is a fermented dish from this country.
South Korea
300
This water festival marks the Thai New Year in April.
Songkran
300
This Bollywood actor is known as the “King of Bollywood.”
Shah Rukh Khan
300
This Indian leader promoted social change and helped lead India to independence.
Mahatma Gandhi
400
This country has the most time zones of any in Asia.
Russia
400
Pho is a noodle soup that originated in this Southeast Asian country.
Vietnam
400
A winter festival with impressive snow and ice sculptures takes place on this northern Japanese island.
Hokkaido
400
This anime series features a boy with a straw hat who wants to become the Pirate King.
One Piece
400
This ancient trade route connected Asia with Europe.
Silk Road
500
This Asian country is made up of over 7,000 islands.
The Philippines
500
This spice blend, often used in South Asian cooking, means “hot” in Hindi.
Masala
500
This Islamic holiday marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated across many Asian countries.
Eid al-Fitr
500
This 2020 Oscar-winning film from South Korea is a dark comedy thriller.
Parasite
500
This ancient Chinese philosopher founded a system of thought emphasizing morality, family loyalty, and respect for elders.
Confucius
