Guess the country - Asia

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• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)
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Introduction

A quiz about Asia for primary and secondary education. A quiz packed with trivia, requiring geographical knowledge, general knowledge, a good memory, and a healthy dose of luck!

Raad het land

Asia

Guess the country

Round 1

Guess the country

5x 'Goodmorning' in...

means 'Good morning' in...

Ohayo gozaimasu

1. Japan
2. Taiwan
3. Sri Lanka
4. China

An-nyeong-ha-se-yo

means 'Good morning' in...

1. Vietnam
2. Thailand
3. Cambodia
4. Korea

Zǎoshang hǎo

means 'Good morning' in...

1. Indonesia
2. China
3. Mongolia
4. Qatar

Selamat pagi

means 'Good morning' in...

1. Bangladesh
2. Japan
3. Indonesia
4. Jordan

Chào buổi sáng

means 'Good morning' in...

1. Vietnam
2. Kazakhstan
3. Yemen
4. Malaysia

Round 2

Guess the country

5x Which country is this?

Which country is this?

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1. China
2. South Korea
3. Vietnam
4. Oman

Which country is this?

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1. Thailand
2. Qatar
3. Cambodia
4. Japan

Which country is this?

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1. Thailand
2. Bangladesh
3. Indonesia
4. Armenia

Which country is this?

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1. Indonesia
2. India
3. Kazakhstan
4. Turkmenistan

Which country is this?

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1. Philippines
2. North Korea
3. Malaysia
4. China

Round 3

Guess the country

5x Which flag corresponds with this dish?

Which flag corresponds with this dish?

Satay

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Satay is a Javanese dish of seasoned, skewered, and grilled meat, served with a sauce. Satay originated in Java, but the popular dish is now eaten all over the world.

Which flag corresponds with this dish?

Fortune cookies

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Fortune Cookies are cookies that contain hidden good wishes or philosophical sayings. Their origin lies in 14th-century China. According to a legend, a Chinese man who wanted to rebel against Mongol rule secretly planned an uprising by hiding messages in mooncakes. This way, he could encourage people to resist the Mongols.

Which flag corresponds with this dish?

Tom Yum Kung

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This is a Thai classic! Tom Yum Kung is a clear, spicy soup. Besides being very tasty, it's also very healthy due to the combination of powerful herbs and spices. The main flavorings are garlic, lemongrass, lime, coriander, and Thai basil.

Which flag corresponds with this dish?

Sushi

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Sushi is a Japanese dish. In China, they pickled food to preserve it for longer periods. The Japanese found this clever, and in the 15th century, they started with 'Namanare-zushi': fermenting fish and rice in a barrel under pressure. The result was that the rice acquired a slightly sour taste, and the fish stayed fresh for a month.

In the 17th century, they added vinegar to the rice. This meant the rice no longer had to ferment, and the sushi could be prepared faster.

Which flag corresponds with this dish?

Dal Bhat

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Dal Bhat is the national dish of Nepal. It is a lentil soup served with rice and curry. It is eaten both at lunch and dinner. According to tradition, you can get free extra servings of the meal until you are full.

Round 4

Guess the country

5x What is missing?

Look at the picture for 30 seconds.

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Land = China

What is missing?

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Missing object: Noodles

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Look at the picture for 30 seconds.

Land = Kazachstan

What is missing?

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Missing object: Yak

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Look at the picture for 30 seconds.

Land = Yemen

What is missing?

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Missing Object: Palmtree

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Look at the picture for 30 seconds.

Land = Bhutan

What is missing?

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Missing object: Mountain

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Look at the picture for 30 seconds.

Land = South Korea

What is missing?

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Missing object: Taekwondo

Round 5

Guess the country

5x Facts from which country?

In this country, it is polite to slurp when eating noodles.

By doing so, you show that you are enjoying the food.

Fact from which country?

1. Japan
2. Philippines
3. North Korea
4. Yemen

Slurping food:

In Japan, it is considered polite to slurp when eating noodles, such as ramen or soba. This is seen as a sign that you are enjoying the food, and it also helps to cool down the hot noodles faster.

Fact from which country?

In this country, you will find the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest. Locals call the mountain Sagarmatha.

1. China
2. India
3. Pakistan
4. Nepal

Mount Everest: 

Nepal is home to the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest (Sagarmatha in Nepali), which stands at 8,848 meters above sea level. It is a major attraction for adventurous climbers and trekkers.

This country is known as 'The Land of Smiles' because smiling is considered an important form of communication here.

Fact from which country?

1. Kazakhstan
2. Thailand
3. India
4. Indonesia

The land of Smiles: 

Thailand is known as the Land of Smiles because smiling is considered an important form of communication in Thai culture. There are various types of smiles, expressing everything from kindness to politeness, and even shyness.

Approximately 30% of the population still lives as nomads and it is one of the world's least densely populated countries.

Fact from which country?

1. Nepal
2. Maldives
3. Mongolia
4. Bhutan

Nomadic Culture:

Approximately 30% of the Mongolian population still lives as nomads, meaning they frequently move around and live in traditional gers (also known as yurts). Mongolia is one of the least densely populated countries in the world.

In this country, they have their own philosophy, Juche. This philosophy was devised by their former leader, Kim Il-sung.

Fact from which country?

1. North Korea
2. China
3. Japan
4. Indonesia

Juche: 

In North Korea, they have their own philosophy, created by their former leader Kim Il-sung, called Juche. This essentially means that they want to do everything themselves and be independent from other countries. North Korea is also one of the most isolated countries in the world, making it very difficult for foreigners to enter. Additionally, the government strictly monitors everything and everyone.

Round 6

Guess the country

5x An invention from...?

An invention from ...?

In which country was the Nintendo Game Boy invented?

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Japanese inventor Gunpei Yokoi wanted to design a game console that was affordable and portable. His Game Boy (1989) became one of the most successful game consoles ever.

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In which country was Yoga invented?

An invention from ...?

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Patanjali lived between the 2nd and 4th centuries AD. He is regarded as the father of yoga, and his 194 yoga sutras are still the foundation of our yoga system today.

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In which country was Tiger Balm invented?

An invention from ...?

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In 1870, Aw Chu Kin opened a small pharmacy in Myanmar. He developed the unique herbal ointment that relieves muscle and joint pain.

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In which country was the karaoke machine invented?

An invention from ...?

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Roberto Del Rosario, a Filipino entrepreneur, designed the "Sing-Along System" in 1975. This device featured a speaker, a playback mechanism, and a microphone mixer.

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In which country was paper money invented?

An invention from ...?

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The first paper money was used in China in the 7th century. This is not so surprising, as the Chinese were the first to extensively use paper.

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Raad het land

Alvida

Goodbye

Sau bolyñız

Kazakh

Lā k̀xn

Thai

Sayōnara

Japanese

Tstesutyun

Armenian

Priyā vāḻka

Tamil

Zàijiàn

Chinese

Gijäriňiz

Turkmen

Lehitra'ot

Hindi

Tạm biệt

Vietnamese

Bidāẏa

Bengali

Annyeonghi gaseyo

Korean

Viṭa

Malaian

Lā sàbāi

Laotias

Leah

Khmer

Soʻnggacha

Uzbek

Hebrew

Nauk kyaung

Burmese

Nakhvamdis

Georgian

Paalam

Filipino

English

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