Afghanistan/ Pakistan
Most people in both Afghanistan and Pakistan eat flatbreads daily, including this soft, round bread baked in a tandoor.
What is naan?
Bangladesh is famous for this river delta, the largest in the world.
What is the Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta?
This tropical fruit—spiky on the outside and sweet inside—is one of the Philippines’ biggest exports.
What is pineapple?
Nepal is home to this world-famous mountain, the highest on Earth.
What is Mount Everest?
Tea is a major product of both India and Sri Lanka; this island nation was once called “Ceylon,” which appears on many tea labels.
What is Sri Lanka?
This animal—important for transport in both countries’ rural areas—is known as the “ship of the desert.”
What is the camel?
This traditional long shirt worn by Bangladeshi men is commonly worn during festivals and Fridays.
What is a panjabi/Kurta?
This Filipino dish of meat marinated in vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic is considered by many the national dish.
What is adobo?
This Hindu festival of lights is one of Nepal’s most widely celebrated holidays, similar to but distinct from India’s Diwali.
What is Tihar?
Both countries celebrate this spring festival of colors, associated with joy and the triumph of good over evil.
What is Holi?
Pakistan’s national sport is field hockey, but this sport—hugely popular in both countries—often overshadows it.
What is cricket?
This endangered big cat lives in the Sundarbans mangrove forest.
What is the Bengal Tiger?
This major Filipino festival in Cebu celebrates the Santo Niño and is one of the largest in the country.
What is Sinulog?
Nepal’s flag is unique because it is the only national flag shaped like this.
What is a double triangle (non-rectangular)?
The ancient language Pali helped spread this religion, historically strong in both northern India and Sri Lanka.
What is Buddhism?
This major river, flowing from the Himalayas through Pakistan, is the namesake of the ancient Indus Valley civilization.
What is the Indus River?
Heavy seasonal rains from this weather pattern cause yearly flooding in Bangladesh and shape much of its agriculture.
What is the monsoon?
This dance, often performed at school events, uses two long bamboo poles that dancers step in and out of.
What is Tinikling?
This city, part of Nepal’s cultural heritage, is known for its historic Durbar Square and preserved Newar architecture.
What is Bhaktapur?
This Indian state just across the strait from Sri Lanka shares strong Tamil cultural ties—including language, food, and festivals.
What is Tamil Nadu?
This shared language is spoken widely across Pakistan and parts of eastern Afghanistan and is known for its use in poetry and music.
What is Urdu?
Many Bangladeshi boats and houses are decorated with colorful artwork featuring flowers and patterns, a tradition similar to “truck art” in Pakistan.
What is rickshaw art (or rickshaw painting)?
This national hero of the Philippines, executed in 1896, inspired the revolution through works like Noli Me Tángere.
Who is José Rizal?
Gurkhas, world-renowned soldiers from Nepal, are known for carrying this curved knife.
What is a khukuri?
The Ramayana, important in both Indian and Sri Lankan culture, features this island king who abducts Sita.
Who is Ravana?