Exploring Asia

What is the capital of Japan?

• Tokyo

• Seoul

• Kyoto

• Osaka

Which one of these is in Vietnam?

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Answer explanation

The Golden Bridge (Vietnamese: Cầu Vàng) is a 150-metre-long (490 ft) pedestrian bridge in the Bà Nà Hills resort, near Da Nang, Vietnam.^[1][2] It is designed to connect the cable car station with the gardens (avoiding a steep incline)^[3] and to provide a scenic overlook and tourist attraction. The bridge loops nearly back around to itself and has two giant hands, constructed of fibre-glass and wire mesh, designed to appear like stone hands that support the structure.

What is a common stereotype about Asian people being good at?

• Singing

• Driving

• Cooking

• Math

What is the largest desert in Asia?

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Arabian Desert

• Kalahari Desert

Answer explanation

The Gobi Desert (Mongolian: Говь, ᠭᠣᠪᠢ, /ˈɡoʊbi/; Chinese: 戈壁; pinyin: gēbì) is a large, cold desert and grassland region in northern China and southern Mongolia and is the sixth largest desert in the world. The name of the desert comes from the Mongolian word Gobi, used to refer to all of the waterless regions in the Mongolian Plateau, while in Chinese Gobi is used to refer to rocky, semi-deserts such as the Gobi itself rather than sandy deserts.^[1]

Which biome is predominant in Southeast Asia?

• Tundra

• Grassland

• Tropical rainforest

• Desert

What is the most practiced religion in Asia?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Christianity

Which Asian country is known for its unique floating markets?

• Japan

• Thailand

• China

• India

What is the capital of South Korea?

• Beijing

• Bangkok

• Seoul

• Tokyo

Where is this landmark located?

• Indonesia

• Malaysia

• Thailand

• Laos

Answer explanation

Wat Arun is an important Buddhist temple located in Bangkok, Thailand. The full name of Wat Arun is actually quite long: Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan. The temple is named after Aruna, a Hindu god of the sun. In Hinduism, Aruna drives a chariot across the sky, bringing the sun.

What is a common stereotype about Asian cuisine?

• Heavy

• Spicy

• Sweet

• Bland