AAPI Pop Culture Trivia

A genre of popular music originating in South Korea that is influenced by styles and genres from around the world.

This is a traditional Korean side dish of salted and fermented vegetables, such as napa cabbage and Korean radish.

Italian pasta most likely came from Asian noodles that traveled westward on trade routes over 700 years ago.

Hello Kitty began as a character in Japan in 1974. What was the first item she appeared on?

This beverage, invented in Taiwan in the 1980s, has become really popular around the world. What is it called?

The Japanese video game company SEGA grew successful around the world with the release of this game in 1991.

An earlier version of this game was invented in ancient India to teach children about karma.

Chinese-American Maya Lin designed this memorial with the names of those who died in this war inscribed on the walls.

Fireworks originated around 2,000 years ago in this country.

This South Korean film by director Bong Joon-ho won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2020.

Which manga is this image from?

These Asian-American athletes are known for which Olympic sport?

This Asian-American athlete is famous for which sport?

Lady Gaga wore this costume in 2009 to celebrate the 35th anniversary of this famous cartoon-style cat from Japan.

This company started in Japan in 1889 making playing cards and is known for its video games consoles, Wii and Switch.

Which manga is this image from?

Karaoke was invented in the 1970s in what country?