30 Questions
What are the two most important Christian holidays?
Christmas and Easter
Which continent is home to many cultures with their own characteristic cuisine?
Asia
Which of the following are common ingredients in many Asian cultures?
Rice, ginger, and chilies
In what ways can rice be cooked?
Stir-frying and boiling
Which method is NOT a common cooking method for Asian cuisine?
Grilling
What percentage of the world's rice crop is consumed by humans?
95%
Which country has been recognized by 138 UN member states as an independent state?
Palestine
What term is used to describe the states with limited or no international recognition?
De facto states
Which entity has observer-state status at the United Nations?
Palestine
Which country is part of the People's Republic of China but operates with some level of independence?
Hong Kong
What term describes a political arrangement decided through an international agreement for an integral area of a controlling state?
Protectorate
Which country has been granted limited powers to operate as an independent state?
Palestine
Which religion is the most prominent in Asia?
Islam
Where did Hinduism originate according to the text?
India
Which book is considered the holy book of Islam?
Qur'an
Where is Hinduism the main religion according to the text?
Bali
Who is considered God's last prophet in Islam?
Mohammad
Which region of Asia has strong Islamic populations according to the text?
Southeast Asia
What is the main protein source used in Satay?
Chicken
Which cuisine is Satay considered the 'King or Queen' of among others?
Asian
What is the main ingredient that gives flavor to sushi rolls?
Wasabi
Which dish is often associated with posh restaurants?
Sushi
What type of spice is commonly used to flavor sushi rolls?
Wasabi
Which protein source is commonly used in Chicken/Beef Curry dishes?
Chicken
Which continent is Earth's largest and most populous?
Asia
What percentage of Earth's total land area does Asia cover?
30%
Who was one of the first classical writers to use 'Asia' as a name for the whole continent?
Pliny
Which civilization originally conceptualized a place called 'Asia'?
Greek civilization
Where did the English word 'Asia' come from?
Latin literature
What was Pliny's profession among the following options?
Naturalist
Study Notes
Asia Continent
- Asia is the largest and most populous continent, covering an area of 44,579,000 square kilometers (17,212,000 sq mi), which is about 30% of Earth's total land area and 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area.
Religions in Asia
- Hinduism is one of the oldest and largest religions in Asia, with over a billion followers, and is the main religion in Bali, Nepal, and India.
- Islam is the most prominent religion in Asia, with over 1.1 billion followers, and is prevalent in Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Central Asia.
- Christianity is another prominent religion in Asia, with significant followers in some countries.
Cuisine in Asia
- Asian cuisine includes several major regional cuisines: Central Asian, East Asian, North Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian, and West Asian.
- Ingredients common to many cultures in the East and Southeast regions of the continent include rice, ginger, garlic, sesame seeds, chilies, dried onions, soy, curry, and tofu.
- Stir frying, steaming, and deep frying are common cooking methods.
- Rice is a staple food in Asia, with 95% of the world's rice crop being eaten by humans.
- Satay is a popular dish in Asia, consisting of meat grilled on a skewer and served with a spiced sauce, and is often served with sticky rice or lontong.
- Sushi is a delicacy in many Asian countries, made with raw fish wrapped in rice and seaweed.
Special Administrative Regions
- Palestine is a state with substantial international recognition and UN observer-state status, but without practical control over tangible territory.
- Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, operating as an independent country for all intents and purposes.
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