History
This South Asian empire was known for building the Taj Mahal.
What is the Mughal Empire?
This popular bread, often cooked in a tandoor, is a staple in South Asia.
What is naan?
Which mountain range in South Asia is home to Mount Everest?
What are the Himalayas?
This actor, known as the “King of Bollywood,” starred in movies like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.
Who is Shah Rukh Khan?
Which festival, celebrated by Sikhs and Hindus, marks the arrival of spring and includes the vibrant tradition of throwing colored powders?
What is Holi?
Who was the leader of India’s independence movement known for nonviolent resistance?
Who is Mahatma Gandhi?
Which lentil-based dish is a staple in many South Asian households?
What is dal?
Which South Asian country has a national flag that is not rectangular?
What is Nepal?
Name the film that won Best Picture at the Oscars in 2009, set in India.
What is Slumdog Millionaire?
In Hinduism, this sacred sound or mantra is considered the essence of the universe and is often chanted during meditation.
What is Om?
What is the name of the act passed in 1947 that partitioned British India into India and Pakistan?
What is the Indian Independence Act?
Name the South Asian dessert made from milk solids and sugar, often served during celebrations.
What is Gulab Jamun?
Name the desert shared by India and Pakistan.
What is the Thar Desert?
This South Indian film industry is based in Hyderabad and is known for producing Telugu-language movies.
What is Tollywood?
The Eightfold Path is a core teaching of this South Asian religion, which aims to achieve enlightenment and escape the cycle of rebirth.
What is Buddhism?
Who was the first Prime Minister of independent India?
Who is Jawaharlal Nehru?
This popular Bengali dessert is made of soft, spongy cottage cheese balls soaked in flavored syrup.
What is rasgulla?
Which South Asian country is known as the "Land of Thunder Dragon"?
What is Bhutan?
What is the name of the South Asian online streaming platform that offers shows and movies in Hindi, Tamil, and other languages?
What is Hotstar? What is ZEE5? What is YuppTV? *Any of these answers*
What are the Five Pillars of Islam that outline the core beliefs and practices for Muslims?
What are Shahada (faith), Salah (prayer), Zakat (almsgiving), Sawm (fasting during Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca)?
Name the treaty signed in 1971 that sought to end the conflict between India and Pakistan and promote a friendly relationship.
What is the Simla Agreement?
Which South Asian dish is made by slow-cooking meat or vegetables in a rich, spicy gravy and derives its name from Persian cuisine?
What is korma?
Which Indian state is famous for its backwaters and is known as "God’s Own Country"?
What is Kerala?
This Tamil film, starring Rajinikanth, became one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.
What is Enthiran (Robot)?
This ancient South Asian epic, written by Sage Vyasa, contains the Bhagavad Gita and is one of the longest poems ever written.
What is the Mahabharata?