Asian Culture

What Chinese holiday involves a parade with people dressed as dragons?

• Chinese Christmas

• Chinese New Year

• Chinese St. Patrick's Day

• Chinese Halloween

The "Korean Wave" was a term coined in the 1990s that refers to what?

• South Korea dominating the medal stand at the Olympic Games

• A deadly tsunami that wrecked the Korean Peninsula

• An increase in the popularity of South Korean culture worldwide

• A popular Korean movie

While red is considered a joyous color, there is one anomaly in Asian history that has led to a superstition that is still prevalent in countries like China, Korea, and Japan. What should you NOT do in these cultures?

• Write a person's name in red

• Wear red shoes

• Plant red flowers

• Fan yourself with a red fan

As is the case in many Asian countries, the Lunar New Year is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Thailand. But the Thai people celebrate it at a different time from most countries, what are the traditional dates of the Songkran Festival in Thailand?

• January 9 to 11

• July 1 to 3

• October 5 to 7

• April 13 to 16

What is the name of the alphabet that is used to speak and write the Korean language?

• Jeju

• Beotkkot

• Yangban

• Hangul

Which of these cities sometimes has the nickname of "the Pearl of the Orient"?

• Hong Kong

• Singapore

• Bangkok

• Tokyo

Animals are popular symbols in many Asian cultures, which city has taken the fictional "mer-lion" as its namesake?

• Taipei

• Macau

• Singapore

• Ho Chi Minh City

Which of the following is a Vietnamese dish?

• Onigiri

• Gỏi cuốn

• Kimchi

• Chow Mein

In India, how do people traditionally eat their food?

• With the right hand

• With the left hand

• With a knife and fork

• With chopsticks

Which major festival in India signifies the victory of light over darkness?

• Diwali

• Ashura

• Holi

• Ramadan