- 1. Asian studies is an interdisciplinary field of study that explores the diverse cultures, languages, histories, politics, and societies of Asia. It involves critical analysis of the region's rich traditions, global impact, and contemporary issues, such as economic development, environmental challenges, and social movements. Scholars in Asian studies often examine topics such as Asian religions, art, literature, philosophy, and the interactions between different Asian countries. By studying Asian studies, students gain a deeper understanding of the complexities and dynamics of this dynamic and important region of the world.
What is the capital city of Japan?
A) Beijing
B) Seoul
C) Bangkok
D) Tokyo
- 2. Which religion is practiced by the majority in India?
A) Buddhism
B) Christianity
C) Hinduism
D) Islam
- 3. Who was the first emperor of China?
A) Confucius
B) Mao Zedong
C) Qin Shi Huang
D) Sun Yat-sen
- 4. In which country is Mt. Everest located?
A) Nepal
B) China
C) India
D) Bhutan
- 5. Which Asian country is known as the 'Land of the Rising Sun'?
A) Japan
B) South Korea
C) Vietnam
D) China
- 6. What is the official language of Pakistan?
A) Urdu
B) English
C) Hindi
D) Arabic
- 7. What is the traditional Japanese garment for women called?
A) Hanbok
B) Kimono
C) Cheongsam
D) Sari
- 8. Manila is the capital city of which Asian country?
A) Malaysia
B) Thailand
C) Indonesia
D) Philippines
- 9. Which Asian country is made up of over 17,000 islands?
A) Maldives
B) Japan
C) Singapore
D) Indonesia
- 10. What is the largest desert in Asia?
A) Karakum Desert
B) Thar Desert
C) Arabian Desert
D) Gobi Desert
- 11. Who is the founder of Buddhism?
A) Dalai Lama
B) Laozi
C) Confucius
D) Siddhartha Gautama
- 12. What is the currency of Thailand?
A) Won
B) Ruble
C) Baht
D) Yuan
- 13. The Taj Mahal is located in which Indian city?
A) Delhi
B) Agra
C) Jaipur
D) Mumbai
- 14. Which Asian country is known for producing Bollywood films?
A) South Korea
B) Thailand
C) Japan
D) India
- 15. What is the national sport of South Korea?
A) Sumo
B) Karate
C) Ping Pong
D) Taekwondo
- 16. The Philippines gained independence from which country in 1946?
A) China
B) Japan
C) United States
D) Spain
- 17. Which Asian river is the longest in the world?
A) Indus River
B) Ganges River
C) Yangtze River
D) Mekong River
- 18. What is the national flower of China?
A) Peony
B) Cherry Blossom
C) Lotus
D) Sunflower
- 19. Who is known as the 'Father of Modern China'?
A) Sun Yat-sen
B) Mao Zedong
C) Confucius
D) Emperor Meiji
- 20. Which Asian country is known as the 'Land of Smiles'?
A) Vietnam
B) Thailand
C) Japan
D) South Korea
- 21. What is the capital city of India?
A) Mumbai
B) Shanghai
C) Bangkok
D) New Delhi
- 22. What is the equivalent of 'hello' in Japanese?
A) Ni hao
B) Sawasdee
C) Konnichiwa
D) Annyeong
- 23. Which famous Asian landmark is located in Agra, India?
A) Taj Mahal
B) Angkor Wat
C) Great Wall of China
D) Petronas Towers
- 24. Which ancient Chinese philosopher is known for his teachings on ethics and morality?
A) Sun Tzu
B) Confucius
C) Mencius
D) Laozi
- 25. Who was the first female Prime Minister of India?
A) Sirimavo Bandaranaike
B) Margaret Thatcher
C) Benazir Bhutto
D) Indira Gandhi
- 26. What is the traditional Japanese style of theatre called?
A) Bharatanatyam
B) Wayang Kulit
C) Peking Opera
D) Kabuki
- 27. Which Asian city is known as 'The Lion City'?
A) Seoul
B) Tokyo
C) Beijing
D) Singapore
- 28. Which Asian country is famous for its Angkor Wat temple complex?
A) Thailand
B) Myanmar
C) Cambodia
D) Vietnam
- 29. The Terracotta Army can be found in which Chinese city?
A) Hong Kong
B) Xi'an
C) Shanghai
D) Beijing
- 30. The Mekong River flows through several Asian countries including Vietnam, Cambodia, and which other country?
A) Thailand
B) Myanmar
C) Indonesia
D) Laos
- 31. What is the traditional Korean fermented side dish made of vegetables?
A) Kimchi
B) Satay
C) Sushi
D) Dim Sum
- 32. Which country was known as Persia until 1935?
A) Syria
B) Iraq
C) Afghanistan
D) Iran
- 33. The historic city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which country?
A) Syria
B) Lebanon
C) Jordan
D) Iran
- 34. The currency used in South Korea is called what?
A) South Korean Won
B) Ruble
C) Baht
D) Yen
- 35. The Korean writing system, 'Hangul', was created during the rule of which king?
A) King Taejong
B) King Sejong
C) King Yeonsangun
D) King Jeongjo
- 36. What is the traditional head covering worn by Muslim women called in many Asian countries?
A) Kimono
B) Hijab
C) Cheongsam
D) Sari
- 37. What is the traditional Korean dress for women known as?
A) Hanbok
B) Ao dai
C) Sari
D) Kimono
- 38. What is the traditional Japanese belt worn with a kimono called?
A) Haori
B) Yukata
C) Zori
D) Obi
- 39. The Great Wall of China was primarily built to protect against invasions from which group of people?
A) Persians
B) Mongols
C) Greeks
D) Romans
- 40. What is the traditional Japanese tea ceremony known as?
A) Sake
B) Karaoke
C) Chanoyu
D) Sumo
- 41. The Korean War took place in which decade?
A) 1970s
B) 1960s
C) 1940s
D) 1950s
- 42. Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire in ancient India?
A) Chandragupta Maurya
B) Ashoka the Great
C) Akbar the Great
D) Babur
- 43. Who is the current President of China as of 2021?
A) Mao Zedong
B) Xi Jinping
C) Hu Jintao
D) Deng Xiaoping
- 44. Which Asian country is known as the 'Pearl of the Indian Ocean'?
A) Sri Lanka
B) Maldives
C) Indonesia
D) Philippines
- 45. What is the dominant religion in Indonesia?
A) Hinduism
B) Islam
C) Buddhism
D) Christianity
- 46. What is the most widely spoken language in Asia?
A) Mandarin
B) English
C) Japanese
D) Hindi
- 47. Seoul is the capital city of which Asian country?
A) South Korea
B) North Korea
C) Japan
D) China
- 48. Which Asian city hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics?
A) Beijing
B) Tokyo
C) Seoul
D) New Delhi
- 49. Confucianism originated in which country?
A) Japan
B) Vietnam
C) China
D) South Korea
- 50. What is the highest mountain in Japan?
A) Mount Everest
B) K2
C) Mount Fuji
D) Mount Kilimanjaro
- 51. What is the name of the oldest known written language in China?
A) Oracle Bone Script
B) Sanskrit
C) Greek
D) Latin
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