Geography
What is the tallest Mountain in the World?
Mt. Everest
Which South Asian leader was known for peaceful resistance?
Mahatma Ghandi
What is Lentil Soup called in many parts of South Asia?
Dal
What holiday do you celebrate at the end of Ramadan?
Eid-Al-Adha
Intricate designs on one's hands or other body parts usually drawn before a wedding, holiday, or other important event.
Henna/Mehendi
What is the Bay South of Bangladesh called?
The Bay of the Bengal
What ancient civilization, known for advanced urban planning, flourished along the Indus River around 2500 BCE?
Indus Valley Civilization
What is the fried Triangle with meat/vegetables in it called?
Samosa
What is the Hindu Festival of Lights?
Diwali/Dipawali
This actor, known as "King Khan," starred in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, which famously played for decades in Mumbai
Shah Rukh Khan
Which South Asian country is known as the "Land of the Thunder Dragon"?
Bhutan
What significant language did the Aryans bring to India during the Vedic Age (c. 1400 BCE)?
Sanskrit
What is Bhutan's National Dish?
Ema Datshi
What is the 9th month of the Islamic Calendar called?
Ramadan
A.R. Rahman won Oscars for his work on this 2008 film, featuring the hit "Jai Ho".
Slumdog Millionaire
Which river forms the eastern border of Pakistan and the western border of India?
The Indus River
When was Afghanistan founded?
2200 BC
What elaborate rice dish, perfected in Mughal kitchens, features layers of spiced rice and meat or vegetables?
Biryani
This spring festival involves throwing colored powders and water, celebrating the triumph of good over evil, often involving the story of Holika.
Holi
She made her Hollywood debut in Baywatch after winning Miss World 2000 and becoming a top Bollywood star.
Priyanka Chopra
Hint: There's 8.
Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bhutan, The Maldives, Nepal
Which powerful Muslim dynasty ruled much of South Asia starting in the 16th century, leaving behind grand architectural legacies?
The Mughals
What Indian dessert, often served in rosewater syrup, is made from fried dough balls?
Gulab Jamuns
When is Maldives Independence Day?
July 26th
She is the creator, writer, and executive producer of Never Have I Ever, drawing inspiration from her own upbringing.
Mindy Kaling