Music
This genre of upbeat Punjabi folk music often features the dhol drum and is popular at weddings
What is Bhangra?
Known as the “Father of the Nation,” this leader used nonviolent resistance to help India gain independence.
Who is Mahatma Gandhi?
The film 3 Idiots focuses on the pressures faced by students in what field of study?
What is engineering?
This mountain range, home to Mount Everest, spans across Nepal, India, and Bhutan.
What are the Himalayas?
6'4 avid feminist who supports breast cancer research
Nitin
This percussion instrument, made of two small hand drums, is essential in Indian classical music.
What is the tabla?
In 1947, this event divided British India into two independent nations
What is Partition?
This 2012 Indian film won multiple awards and stars Priyanka Chopra as an Olympic boxer.
What is Mary Kom?
Colombo and Kandy are major cities in which South Asian island nation?
What is Sri Lanka?
Can read in Kannada but doesn't understand what they're reading
Esha
This festival often features Garba and Dandiya dances with energetic music and colorful attire.
What is Navratri?
This famous route connected South Asia with the Middle East and China for trade, including spices, textiles, and ideas
What is: The Silk Road
This sweet Indian dessert is made from grated carrots, milk, and sugar — often topped with cashews and served warm.
What is Gajar ka Halwa?
This Indian state is famous for its beaches and Portuguese influence.
What is Goa?
Got kicked out of Disneyland
Nishka
The song “Gallan Goodiyan” is a fun, nonstop dance number featuring an entire family jamming together at a party.
What is Dil Dhadakne Do?
Before gaining independence, much of South Asia was controlled by which European colonial power?
What is Great Britain (the British)?
This traditional Nepali and Tibetan dumpling, often filled with meat or vegetables, is called what?
What are momos?
This river, considered sacred by millions, flows through northern India and Bangladesh before reaching the Bay of Bengal.
What is the Ganges River?
Fell off a stage headfirst and walked back as if nothing happened
Unnati
The viral Bollywood track “Why This Kolaveri Di” became the first major Indian song to go viral globally — who are BOTH the singers who sang it and in what South Indian language?
Dhanush & Anirudh Ravichander - What is Tamil?
The Mughal Empire, famous for its art and architecture, ruled most of the Indian subcontinent. Which Mughal emperor commissioned the Taj Mahal?
Who is Shah Jahan?
This Goan dish, influenced by Portuguese cuisine, uses vinegar and red chili paste to create its signature tangy heat.
What is Vindaloo?
This river, shared by India and Pakistan, is one of the longest in South Asia and gave its name to the region itself.
What is the Indus River?
Did a High School Cheer performance in front of 100 people
Nimal