AAPI YLC 8/27

history

100

This country is the largest in Asia by area.

China

200

This ancient trade route connected Asia with Europe.

The Silk Road

300

This empire, originating in Asia, became one of the largest in history under Genghis Khan.

The Mongol Empire

400

This Asian country was never colonized by a European country.

Thailand

500

This country gained independence in 1975 and was the last in Asia to do so.

Timor-Leste

food

100

This traditional Japanese dish consists of raw fish and rice.

Sushi

200

This Korean dish is made from fermented vegetables, such as cabbage.

Kimchi

300

This oven is used to bake naan.

Tandoor

400

This Filipino dish is made from vinegar-marinated meat, often pork or chicken.

Adobo

500

This Japanese delicacy, known for its intense umami flavor, is made from aged and fermented soybeans and is often used as a seasoning paste in soups and sauces.

Miso

famous people

100

This person led the Indian independence movement.

Mahatma Gandhi

200

This actor and martial artist, known for his roles in "Enter the Dragon" and "Fist of Fury," is considered one of the most influential martial artists of all time.

Bruce Lee

300

This author wrote the groundbreaking novel "The Joy Luck Club," which explores the lives of Chinese-American women and their immigrant mothers.

Amy Tan

400

This person was the first Asian American to serve in the US Congress.

Dalip Singh Saund

500

This club board member killed 26 fish.

NITHYA

geography

100

This mountain, the tallest in the world, is located in the Himalayas.

Mount Everest

200

This city is the capital of South Korea.

Seoul

300

This body of water separates Japan from the Korean Peninsula.

The Sea of Japan

400

This is the largest island in the world, located in the Asia-Pacific region.

New Guinea

500

This Pacific island nation is the first to see the sunrise each day.

Kiribati

music and movies

100

This animated film, set in the Pacific Islands, tells the story of a young girl who sets out on a journey to save her people.

Moana

200

This 2018 film, featuring an all-Asian cast, was a major box office success and highlighted Asian-American culture.

Crazy Rich Asians

300

This Hawaiian-born singer-songwriter won multiple Grammy Awards for his hit songs "Just the Way You Are" and "Uptown Funk."

Bruno Mars

400

This South Korean film, directed by Bong Joon-ho, became the first non-English language film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2020.

Parasite

500

This traditional Japanese musical instrument, known for its distinctive pentatonic scale, is a type of zither with 13 strings.

Koto