Greetings from Asia

What is the Vietnamese nón lá hat used for?

• Cooking food

• Playing music

• Protection from the sun and rain

• Flying kites

In Japan, how do buildings and other structures often blend with nature?

• By being painted bright colors

• By using natural materials like wood

• By building tall skyscrapers

• By using only metal and glass

Why did Emperor Shah Jahan build Taj Mahal in India?

• This is his house/residence.

• This was built as a place for worship.

• This was built as a memorial to his wife who died.

• This was built as a prison for his enemies.

The teaching of Buddha is based on what principles?

• Money and success

• Fun and excitement

• Kindness, unselfishness, and patience

• Power and strength

What do many Chinese meals include?

• Bread

• Fish

• Rice

• Pasta

What does the Chinese proverb "Teachers open the door; you enter by yourself" mean?

• Teachers will give you all the answers

• You must do the learning and work on your own

• Teachers make everything easy for you

• Teachers will help you whenever you need

What is the New Year celebration in Thailand called?

• Diwali

• Songkran

• Lunar New Year

• Ramadan

What do people in Thailand do during Songkran?

• Light candles

• Throw cool water on one another

• Sing traditional songs

• Watch fireworks