Food & Drinks
Geography
History
Vocabulary
Annandale VSA
100
What is this popular Vietnamese drink where a cup of coffee is topped with a whipped egg yolk mixed with condensed milk?
Cà phê trứng
100
What is the current capital of Vietnam?
Hanoi
Hà Nội
100
What year did the Vietnam War end?
1975
100
Give the English translation for this word or phrase: Xin chào
Hello (or any equivalent greeting)
100
When was Heritage Night held this year?
Friday, February 13th
200
What is the name of this sweet dessert made with glutinous rice balls filled with mung bean paste, often served during Lunar New Year?
Chè trôi nước
200
Name the 3 countries that border Vietnam on land
China, Laos, Cambodia
200
Name the 3 major dialects in Vietnam
1.) Northern
2.) Central
3.) South
200
Give the English translation for this word or phrase: Câu hỏi
Question
200
Name all current officers (only first name is acceptable)
Jessica Nguyen, Brianne Nguyen, Tyson Trieu, Hannah Tran, Kaylyn Truong, Kathleen Tran, and Mina Vo
300
What is the name of this Vietnamese pastry that is filled with seasoned ground meat? (Hint: it has French origins)
Bánh patê sô
300
What is the name of the longest river in Vietnam?
Mekong River
Sông Mê Kông
300
What is the name used to refer to the French colonial federation in Southeast Asia from 1887-1954, of which Vietnam was apart of? Hint: 2 words
French Indochina
300
Give the English translation for this word or phrase: Chúc mừng năm mới
Happy New Year
300
When is the form to apply to be an officer next year due? (Date & time)
May 6th at 11:59 pm
400
This Vietnamese soup is both sweet and sour, and often includes tomatoes, pineapple, fish, and other Vietnamese herbs.
Canh chua
400
What is the population of Vietnam?
~102.1 million
Accept answers within range of 101-103 million
400
What year did Vietnam gain independence from a long period of Chinese dominance that started around 111 BC?
939 BCE
400
Give the English translation for:
VSA là tốt nhất
VSA is the best
400
What items did we sell this year at Just World Festival?
Spam musubi, egg rolls, pandan waffles, and fried rice
500
What is the Vietnamese name of this fruit?
Măng cụt
500
How wide is Vietnam's narrowest point?
~31 miles or ~50 km
500
Who were the pair of sisters that led a rebellion against Chinese rule in 43 BCE, and became the first female rulers of the empire?
The Trưng Sisters: Trưng Trắc and Trưng Nhị
*Not required to name each individual sister
500
Name 3 Vietnamese words that came from French (hint: think of different foods and drinks)
Look up responses to verify...
500
What was the date of the first Annandale VSA meeting?
September 28th, 2023