Question 1

​​Which Asian country is the only one that has both the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean coastlines?

Accepted Answer

Indonesia

Question 2

Where does bubble tea originate from?

Accepted Answer

​​Taiwan

Question 3

What is the traditional Hawaiian feast called, often featuring a whole roasted pig?

Accepted Answer

Luau

Question 4

Who was/were the first Asian American(s) to win a Nobel Prize?

Accepted Answer

Chen-Ning Yang and Tsung-dao Lee , Samuel C. C. Ting - Chen-Ning Yang and Tsung-dao Lee became US citizens in 1964 and 1962 after receiving the Nobel Prize in physics; Samuel C. C. Ting was the first U.S.-born Asian American to win the Nobel Prize in Physics

Question 5

Which Asian festival celebrates the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance?

Accepted Answer

Diwali

Question 6

How much does Asia contribute to the world population?

Accepted Answer

60%

Question 7

Which East Asian martial artist starred in the "Enter the Dragon" (1973), popularizing martial arts in American cinema?

Accepted Answer

Bruce Lee

Question 8

In which Asian country did the martial art of Judo originate?

Accepted Answer

Japan

Question 9

The Great Wall of China spans across how many Miles, approx.?

Accepted Answer

13k

Question 10

Which tech companies is NOT run by Asian American CEOs?

Accepted Answer

Intel - Alphabet (Sundar Pichai); Microsoft (Satya Nadella); Nvidia (Jensen Huang)

Question 11

Which fruit is often called the "king of fruits" and has a strong odor that people either love or hate?

Accepted Answer

Durian

Question 12

The Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which country?

Accepted Answer

India

Question 13

Which Asian philosopher is known for his teachings on ethics, including the concept of the "Analects"?

Accepted Answer

Confucius

Question 14

How many Oscar awards did Everything Everywhere All at Once won?

Accepted Answer

7

Question 15

What is the title of the novel that Indian American author Jhumpa Lahiri won the Pulitzer Prize for in 2000?

Accepted Answer

The Namesake

Question 16

In which year was the Facebook group Subtle Asian Traits founded by 9 high school Asian Australians?

Accepted Answer

2018

Question 17

The Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is celebrated in which month in the United States?

Accepted Answer

May

Question 18

The art of Japanese paper folding is known as what?

Accepted Answer

Origami

Question 19

In the movie "Crazy Rich Asians," what is the name of the Singaporean family at the center of the story?

Accepted Answer

The Youngs

Question 20

Which Asian country consists of over 7,000 islands and is known as the "Pearl of the Orient"?

Accepted Answer

The Philippines

Question 21

What is the longest river in Southeast Asia?

Accepted Answer

​​Mekong River - The Mekong River is the longest river in Southeast Asia. It's about 4,900 kilometers long and flows from the Tibetan Plateau in China through Myanmar, Lao PDR, Thailand, Cambodia, and Viet Nam. The Mekong is also the seventh-longest river in Asia and the twelfth-longest in the world.  The Mekong River is fed by melting snow from the Himalayas. It gathers more water as it travels through the gorges of mountains in China's Yunnan province. It also fills up when passing the Golden Triangle in Thailand and the Khone Falls in Laos. Finally, the Mekong empties into the Mekong Delta.  The Mekong River's name varies from country to country, but it is most recognized outside of Asia by its Chinese name.   Quora  Quora  Britannica  Mekong River: All about Southeast Asia's longest river - Vinpearl Aug 30, 2023  Vinpearl  Geography - Mekong River Commission  Mekong River Commission  Longest Rivers in Asia - American Oceans  American Oceans  Mekong River | Facts, Definition, Map, History, & Location 6 days ago  Britannica  What is the longest river in southeast Asia? - Study.com  Study.com  The Longest Rivers Of Asia - WorldAtlas Oct 5, 2020  World Atlas Ask a follow up Longest river in the world Second longest river in Asia Is the Nile river the longest river in Asia?

Question 22

What is the capital city of Nepal?

Accepted Answer

Kathmandu

Question 23

When was the first Asian settlement established in the present-day US?

Accepted Answer

1763 - 1763 (by Filipino fishermen in Louisiana)

Question 24

What is the largest desert in Asia?

Accepted Answer

Gobi Desert

Question 25

I.M. Pei, an acclaimed Chinese-American architect, is known for his bold designs and explicit geometries in his projects. One of his iconic designs includes ___ in Paris.

Accepted Answer

Louvre Pyramid

Question 26

Which country is called the “Land of the Thunder Dragon”?

Accepted Answer

Bhutan

Question 27

Who was the first Asian American woman to serve in the U.S. Congress?

Accepted Answer

Patsy Mink

Question 28

Which Southeast Asian country was known as Burma until 1989, when it officially changed its name?

Accepted Answer

Myanmar

Question 29

This Asian American journalist is known for her groundbreaking reporting on the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II and advocacy for civil rights. Who is she?

Accepted Answer

Yuri Kochiyama

Question 30

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 abolished the discriminatory national original quotas for immigration

Accepted Answer

true

Asian & Asian American Trivia Night

2) Where does bubble tea originate from?

3) What is the traditional Hawaiian feast called, often featuring a whole roasted pig?

4) Who was/were the first Asian American(s) to win a Nobel Prize?

5) Which Asian festival celebrates the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance?

6) How much does Asia contribute to the world population?

7) Which East Asian martial artist starred in the "Enter the Dragon" (1973), popularizing martial arts in American cinema?

8) In which Asian country did the martial art of Judo originate?

9) The Great Wall of China spans across how many Miles, approx.?

10) Which tech companies is NOT run by Asian American CEOs?

11) Which fruit is often called the "king of fruits" and has a strong odor that people either love or hate?

12) The Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which country?

13) Which Asian philosopher is known for his teachings on ethics, including the concept of the "Analects"?

14) How many Oscar awards did Everything Everywhere All at Once won?

15) What is the title of the novel that Indian American author Jhumpa Lahiri won the Pulitzer Prize for in 2000?

16) In which year was the Facebook group Subtle Asian Traits founded by 9 high school Asian Australians?

17) The Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is celebrated in which month in the United States?

18) The art of Japanese paper folding is known as what?

19) In the movie "Crazy Rich Asians," what is the name of the Singaporean family at the center of the story?

20) Which Asian country consists of over 7,000 islands and is known as the "Pearl of the Orient"?

21) What is the longest river in Southeast Asia?

22) What is the capital city of Nepal?

23) When was the first Asian settlement established in the present-day US?

24) What is the largest desert in Asia?

25) I.M. Pei, an acclaimed Chinese-American architect, is known for his bold designs and explicit geometries in his projects. One of his iconic designs includes ___ in Paris.

26) Which country is called the “Land of the Thunder Dragon”?

27) Who was the first Asian American woman to serve in the U.S. Congress?

28) Which Southeast Asian country was known as Burma until 1989, when it officially changed its name?

29) This Asian American journalist is known for her groundbreaking reporting on the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II and advocacy for civil rights. Who is she?

30) The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 abolished the discriminatory national original quotas for immigration