ASIA quiz
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Which country has its capital in the city of Thimphu?
On which continent is North Sentinel Island?
- Africa
- South America
- North America
- Australia
- Asia
- Europe
It belongs to the Andaman Islands in the Bay of Bengal.
What is the name of the art of carving fruits and vegetables that originated in the Far East?
Food carving comes from China, Thailand and Japan, where it is called mukimono. According to Thai legend, in the 14th century one of the king's servants decorated her lantern with a watermelon carved with flowers, and the delighted king encouraged all Thai women to take it up.
In which year did the Lebanese Republic declare its independence?
You can be off by 20 years.
1943
On the border of which countries does the eight-thousander Gasherbrum I lie?
Gasherbrum I, also known as Hidden Peak, lies in the Karakoram and is the range's second-highest peak after K2.
On which continent are there two mountain ranges named after Jan Czerski?
- Africa
- South America
- North America
- Australia
- Asia
- Europe
Does Mongolia have access to the sea?
- No
- Yes
There isn't any.
What is the mountain range on the borders of India, Pakistan and China, the second highest on Earth?
What is the official language of Nepal?
It is written in the Devanagari script.
How many fen make up one Chinese yuan?
100
One yuan equals 10 jiao, and one jiao equals 10 fen.
Which day of the week gave its name to Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan?
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
The city is famous for its Monday bazaars. From 1929 to 1961 it was called Stalinabad.
On which continent is the Karakum Desert?
- Africa
- South America
- North America
- Australia
- Asia
- Europe
It lies in Turkmenistan and covers 70 to 80% of its territory. Its name means "black sand".
Which country has its capital in Dhaka?
In what position is the Buddha most commonly depicted?
In which present-day country do Persians make up the majority of the population?
Which country has its capital in Damascus?
What is the desert valley in Jordan where "Lawrence of Arabia" and "The Martian" were filmed?
Filmmakers have often used the site for shots of the surface of Mars. The area was made famous by T. E. Lawrence, who was active here during the Arab Revolt.
By what name is the Indian prince Siddhartha Gautama known?
He attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree at the place now called Bodh Gaya. At 29 he left his father's palace to seek a path of liberation from suffering.
Which country has its capital in Beijing?
Which country does the western part of the island of Timor belong to?
The eastern part of the island is the independent state of East Timor, a former Portuguese colony. The western part was a Dutch colony.
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