Karnataka Heritage
The city you would find the massive Hoysaleswara temple complex
What is Halebidu?
Traditionally, this is how might you greet an elder in India as a sign of respect
What is Namaste?
Sushi originated in this Asian island country
What is Japan?
This planet is the only one in our solar system not named after a god
What is Earth?
The Italian explorer traveled to Asia and eventually served under Kublai Khan in the 13th century
Who is Marco Polo?
The person who established the Vijayanagara empire based in Hampi
Who is Harihara Raya?
The common Spanish greeting translates to "blessings"
What is Salud?
The Indian flatbread made from wheat flour cooked on a hot surface
What is naan?
This amendment to the US constitution gave women the right to vote
What is 19th Ammendment?
The Portuguese explorer was the first European to sail to India by circumnavigating Africa in the 15th century
Who is Vasco da Gama?
The 1565 battle fought near Bellary, Raichur and Vijaypura led to the fall of the Vijayanagara empire
What is the Battle of Talikota?
The traditional Hawaiian greeting is used to say both hello and goodbye
What is Mahalo?
The country is known for its spicy cuisine featuring pho and spring rolls
What is Vietnam?
The prime minister of the UK for most of the 1980s
Who is Margaret Thatcher?
The person famous for his voyage on the HMS Beagle and his theories on evolution
Who is Charles Darwin?
The river that originates at Talakaveri considered holy
What is Cauvery?
The respectful bow when meeting someone in Japan
What is ojigi?
Hummus and pita bread are dishes traced to this region
What is Middle East / Mediterranean?
This person wrote classic novels like Pride and Prejudice and Emma
Who is Jane Austen?
This Genoese-born explorer commissioned by Spain made 4 voyages to the Americas starting in 1492
Who is Christopher Columbus?
The dialect of the Kannada language originated in Karnataka's Kodagu district
What is Kodava?
This is the translation of "As-salamu alaykum", a common greeting in many Arabic-speaking countries like Egypt
What is "Peace be Upon you"?
Originating in Persia, this savory dish made of tenderized meat, rice, spices, and often dried fruits and nuts is popular in the Middle East and South Asia?
What is Biryani?
The largest internal organ in the human body
What is liver?
The famous British explorer who mapped much of the Pacific Ocean and was the first European to make contact with Hawaii.
Who is Captain Cook?