Asian Geography

Question 1

What major river runs through Kathmandu?

Answer 1

Bagmati

Question 2

Which major ethnic group dominates Kathmandu’s population?

Answer 2

Newar

Question 3

Which river flows through Kathmandu?

Answer 3

Bagmati

Question 4

Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu is known for its intricately carved wooden structures?

Answer 4

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Question 5

Which famous festival in Nepal features the flying of colorful kites?

Answer 5

Dashain

Question 6

Which prominent river valley lies to the west of Kathmandu?

Answer 6

Trishuli Valley

Question 7

What is the significance of the stupa at Boudhanath in Kathmandu?

Answer 7

It is one of the largest stupas in the world

Question 8

Which river delta is located to the west of Hong Kong?

Answer 8

Pearl River Delta

Question 9

Name one of the two official languages of Macau.

Answer 9

Portuguese or Chinese (Cantonese)

Question 10

Which European power was the first to establish a permanent settlement in Macau?

Answer 10

Portugal

Question 11

Which famous casino district is Macau known for?

Answer 11

Cotai Strip

Question 12

Name one of the islands that make up the territory of Hong Kong.

Answer 12

Lantau or Hong Kong Island

Question 13

Which Chinese province borders both Hong Kong and Macau?

Answer 13

Guangdong

Question 14

Which historic fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Macau?

Answer 14

Fortaleza do Monte

Question 15

Name one of the offshore islands that belongs to Hong Kong.

Answer 15

Cheung Chau or Lamma Island

Question 16

What is the highest peak in Hokkaido, Japan?

Answer 16

Asahi-dake

Question 17

Which indigenous people are native to Hokkaido?

Answer 17

Ainu

Question 18

Which sea lies to the west of Hokkaido?

Answer 18

Sea of Japan

Question 19

Name one of the national parks located in Hokkaido.

Answer 19

Shikisai-no-Oka or Daisetsuzan

Question 20

What is the traditional Ainu garment that resembles a robe or coat?

Answer 20

Attush

Question 21

Which famous hot spring resort town is located in Hokkaido?

Answer 21

Noboribetsu

Question 22

What is the approximate population of Hokkaido as of 2022 in millions?

Answer 22

5.3 million

Question 23

Name one of the ski resorts in Hokkaido known for its powder snow.

Answer 23

Niseko or Rusutsu

Question 24

Which city in Hokkaido is known for its lavender fields?

Answer 24

Furano

Question 25

Which river is the longest in Hokkaido?

Answer 25

Ishikari River

Question 26

Which mountain range runs through Afghanistan and includes the Bamiyan province?

Answer 26

Hindu Kush

Question 27

Which ancient civilization influenced the art and culture of Bamiyan?

Answer 27

Gandhara

Question 28

Name one of the ethnic groups that historically inhabited the Bamiyan region.

Answer 28

Hazara

Question 29

Which UNESCO World Heritage site in Bamiyan was known for its intricate cave paintings?

Answer 29

Kakrak Valley

Question 30

Which year did the Taliban destroy the Bamiyan Buddha statues?

Answer 30

2001

Question 31

Which river flows through Damascus, Syria?

Answer 31

Barada

Question 32

What is the approximate population of Damascus as of 2022 in millions?

Answer 32

Around 4.2

Question 33

Name one of the historic gates of the old city of Damascus.

Answer 33

Bab Sharqi (Eastern Gate) or Bab Touma (Thomas's Gate)

Question 34

Which Umayyad mosque in Damascus is one of the largest and oldest in the world?

Answer 34

Umayyad Mosque (Great Mosque of Damascus)

Question 35

What is the name of the ancient street in Damascus that dates back to Roman times?

Answer 35

Straight Street (Via Recta)

Question 36

Which mountain range is visible from Damascus on clear days?

Answer 36

Anti-Lebanon Mountains

Question 37

Name one of the historical baths (hammams) in the old city of Damascus.

Answer 37

Hammam al-Jadid or Hammam al-Nouri

Question 38

Which empire ruled Damascus from 661 to 750 AD, making it the capital of their Caliphate?

Answer 38

Umayyad Caliphate

Question 39

What is the traditional Syrian dish that originated in Damascus and is made of layers of filo pastry filled with nuts and sweetened with honey or syrup?

Answer 39

Baklava

Question 40

Which river flows to the west of Damascus and is a tributary of the Jordan River?

Answer 40

Yarmouk River