South Asian Student Association
What is the most liked South Asian drink?
The tango originated in which Latin American country?
Argentina
Which Asian American group was forcibly relocated to internment camps during World War II?
Japanese Americans
What is one African country with pyramids?
Egypt
What is the traditional Arab folk dance, often performed at weddings and celebrations, where dancers line up and move in synchronized steps while holding hands?
Dabke
What is the most famous dish/cuisine in South Asian culture?
Curry
Which Latin American country officially speaks Portuguese instead of Spanish?
Brazil
Which Asian American NBA player sparked a cultural moment known as “Linsanity”?
Jeremy Lin
During the civil rights movement, who promoted peaceful protest and who promoted the use of violence when necessary?
Martin Luther King Jr
Which traditional Arab instrument is known for its deep, rich sound, is often called the ancestor of the guitar?
The Oud
How many South Asian countries are there?
8 (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka)
What is the national animal of Puerto Rico?
The Coquí (a small frog)
Which Asian American actress/director won the Academy Award for Best Director in 2021?
Chloé Zhao for Nomadland
What city did hip-hop originate from?
Bronx
Can anyone guess the most common pattern or feature seen in traditional Arab architecture?
Geometric patterns and arches!
How many South Asian countries speak similar languages?
5 (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka)
Which Latin American country has two official capitals?
Bolivia (Sucre and La Paz)
Which U.S. law ended race-based immigration quotas and opened the door to large-scale Asian immigration in 1965?
The Immigration and Nationality Act
Where did soul foods originate?
South
Arabic has multiple dialects across Arab countries. How many Arabic dialects are there in total?
How many dialects are in the South Asian region?
Over 650
The crater that killed the dinosaurs is located on which peninsula in Mexico?
The Yucatán Peninsula
What was the first U.S. law to ban immigration by race or nationality?
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882
When did Michael Jackson receive his title?
1989
What sweet is often enjoyed during celebrations in Arab culture?
Baklava