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Asia is big. Really big. It’s home to some of the oldest civilizations, the busiest cities, and more cultures, traditions, and landscapes than you can count. The Great Wall of China, Bollywood, sushi, samurais—Asia has shaped the world in more ways than we often realize.
This time we’ve created a 29-question quiz to test how much you know about this continent. The questions will cover history, geography, food, and more.
So, are you ready to test your Asian knowledge? Let’s go! 🌏
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Trivia • Explore The Rich History & Culture Of Asia
1. Which ancient civilization developed the first known writing system in Asia?
Indus Valley Civilization
Sumerian Civilization
Ancient China
Ancient Persia
2. Which country is famous for its tea ceremonies that focus on harmony, respect, and tranquility?
Japan
China
India
Korea
3. What is the name of the Chinese philosophical system that emphasizes balance through yin and yang?
Taoism
Confucianism
Buddhism
Shintoism
4. Is it true or false that Parasite won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2020, becoming the first non-English-language film to do so?
True
False
5. Kimchi, a staple of Korean cuisine, is traditionally made from what fermented vegetable?
Carrot
Potato
Cabbage
Spinach
6. Which Mongolian ruler established the largest contiguous empire in history?
Attila the Hun
Kublai Khan
Timur
Genghis Khan
7. The “floating lantern festival” known as Loy Krathong is celebrated in which country?
Indonesia
Thailand
Malaysia
Myanmar
8. Which of the following was not one of the Four Great Inventions of ancient China?
9. Is it true or false that the Taj Mahal was built as a royal palace?
True
False
10. Which Asian river is the longest in the continent?
Yangtze River
Mekong River
Indus River
Ganges River
11. Which animal is a major symbol of Chinese culture and represents peace and harmony?
12. Which Asian nation invented the number system that introduced the concept of zero?
China
India
Persia
Egypt
13. Is it true or false that Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country that was never colonized by a European power?
True
False
14. Which Studio Ghibli film features a young girl who gets turned into an old woman by a witch’s curse?
15. Which Korean dish consists of mixed rice, vegetables, meat, and a fried egg on top?
Tteokbokki
Japchae
Kimchi jjigae
Bibimbap
16. Which Asian country follows a unique time zone offset of UTC+5:30?
Indonesia
India
Japan
Myanmar
17. What famous tradition takes place during Japan’s Hanami festival?
Floating paper lanterns on the river
Admiring autumn foliage
Watching the first sunrise of the year
Viewing cherry blossoms
18. Is it true or false that the martial art of kung fu originated in China?
True
False
19. Which manga series holds the Guinness World Record for the highest-selling manga of all time?
Naruto
One Piece
Demon Slayer
Dragon Ball
20. Which Asian country was the first to send an orbiter to Mars successfully on its first attempt?
China
India
Japan
South Korea
21. Which color is traditionally associated with good luck and prosperity in Chinese culture?
Red
White
Green
Black
22. Is it true or false that Bollywood produces more movies per year than Hollywood?
True
False
23. What is the name of the traditional loose-fitting clothing worn in Vietnam?
Áo dài
Yukata
Cheongsam
Hanbok
24. Which country was known as "Siam" before changing its name in 1939?
25. Is it true or false that K-pop originated in South Korea and has become a global phenomenon?
True
False
26. Which Asian country is home to the world's fastest train, the Shanghai Maglev?
Japan
Taiwan
South Korea
China
27. Which ancient trade route connected Asia to Europe, facilitating cultural and commercial exchange?
The Amber Road
The Silk Road
The Trans-Siberian Route
The Incense Route
28. Which type of bread is commonly served with curry in Indian cuisine?
Naan
Roti
Dosa
Pita
29. Is it true or false that the samurai were an elite warrior class in ancient China?
True
False
What do you think ?
Mike F 2 weeks ago
You have to be to get through the Asian comic references, lol.
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Al Ban 2 weeks ago
Parasite in not the first foreign movie to win best Picture, The Artist a French movie won in 2012, and it's a non-English-language film
Forrest Hobbs 2 weeks ago
Fairly interesting BP. I learnt a few things (and got lucky with quite a lot of guesses). (Although - asking which country's got the fastest train and then telling us it's in Shanghai? Hmm, tricky, that 🤨)
Mike F 2 weeks ago
You have to be to get through the Asian comic references, lol.
Load More Replies... Al Ban 2 weeks ago
Parasite in not the first foreign movie to win best Picture, The Artist a French movie won in 2012, and it's a non-English-language film
Forrest Hobbs 2 weeks ago
Fairly interesting BP. I learnt a few things (and got lucky with quite a lot of guesses). (Although - asking which country's got the fastest train and then telling us it's in Shanghai? Hmm, tricky, that 🤨)
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