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What is the traditional Middle Eastern dish made from ground chickpeas or fava beans, commonly served in a pita bread with various toppings?
Falafel
Which famous wall, built to protect against invasions, is one of China's most iconic landmarks?
The Great Wall of China.
What is the largest country in South Asia, both in terms of land area and population?
India
What is the largest country in Central Asia by both land area and population?
Kazakhstan
What is the largest archipelago in the world, consisting of thousands of islands and located in Southeast Asia?
Indonesia
What is the capital city of Syria?
Damascus
What is the capital of North Korea?
Pyongyang
Which river is often referred to as the "Ganges" in India and is considered sacred by Hindus?
The Ganga River (Ganges River).
Which ancient city, located in present-day Uzbekistan, was a major center of trade and culture along the Silk Road and is known for its stunning architecture, including the Registan Square?
Samarkand
Which Southeast Asian country is known as the "Land of Smiles" due to its friendly and welcoming culture?
Thailand
Which river is often referred to as the "Cradle of Civilization" due to its historical importance in Mesopotamia?
The Tigris and Euphrates River.
Which Chinese philosophy emphasizes harmony with nature, balance, and the concept of yin and yang?
Daoism (Taoism).
True or false, Afghanistan is in the Middle East
False
Which mountain range in Central Asia is often referred to as the "Roof of the World" and serves as a natural border between several countries, including Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan?
The Pamir Mountains.
What is the name of the ancient temple complex in Cambodia known for its magnificent Buddhist temple, the largest religious monument in the world?
Angkor Wat
What was the ancient city in modern-day Iraq, known for its Hanging Gardens, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
Babylon
Who was the Chinese philosopher and teacher, known for his sayings and teachings compiled in the "Analects," whose philosophy has had a profound influence on Chinese culture and ethics?
Confucius
What was Bangladesh called before it declared independence on March 26, 1971
East Pakistan
How many countries in central Asia end in the suffix -stan?
seven
Which Vietnamese city is famous for its historical role in the Vietnam War and is now a popular tourist destination?
Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon).
What is the difference between Shia and Sunni Muslims?
Sunnis believe in the system of electing a caliphate from a consensus (otherwise known as ijma) to become a religious leader in the word of Allah. Shia Muslims maintain that leadership should have been passed directly to Prophet Muhammad's family, primarily through his cousin and son-in-law, Ali, resulting in a distinct line of Imams as their spiritual leaders.
In Korean history, what is the name of the writing system that was created during the 15th century and is known for its simplicity and phonetic nature?
Hangul
What is the name of the unique and historic city in Nepal known for its well-preserved medieval architecture and as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Bhaktapur
What is the name of the vast desert in Central Asia, one of the world's largest deserts, known for its extreme temperatures and arid landscape?
The Karakum Desert.
What was the previous name given to Myanmar in 1989
Burma