Image: Peerapas Mahamongkolsawas/Moment/Getty Images
About This Quiz
Asia is perhaps one of the most eclectic continents in the world, primarily because of the historical development of the region throughout the centuries.
Since the continent technically covers many subregions, there are varied cultures that thrived and evolved in these different areas. Of course, all countries -- even before they officially became countries -- had many indigenous people living in them, and many of them were able to adapt and adopt to the changing times and eras. Some were also able to assimilate nuances of other cultures, especially those that made them colonies. In fact, this is one distinct factor of Asia: the unmistakable "East meets West" character, borne out of centuries of colonization by different European countries. As soon as these countries declared independence, the growth and development of these subregions led to more developments that affected their cultures.
So this is the Asia we get now: a region that highly values their traditions and old cultural practices, preserving old ways while adapting to modernization that also enhances their way of life.
So, you think you can identify these places of interest in Asia? Go ahead and explore!
Which of these countries is not part of Eastern Asia?
China
Japan
Korea
Afghanistan
Asia is technically subdivided into five distinct regions: South Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, Western Asia, and East Asia. The countries that make up East Asia are China, Hong Kong, Macao, Tibet, Japan, North and South Korea, Mongolia, and Taiwan, and Afghanistan belongs somewhere in South Asia.
Advertisement
What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?
Riyadh
Riyadh is the capital city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, one of the oldest monarchies in the world -- and also one of the richest. While they may have a kind of high end economic culture, human rights advocates criticize the country for lagging behind in its recognition of basic human rights, such as giving more equal rights for women.
Beijing
Lhasa
Moscow
Advertisement
Where can you find the city of Hanoi?
Qatar
Georgia
Yemen
Vietnam
Hanoi, in Vietnam, has come a long way in its development since being affected heavily during the Vietnam War of the '60s-'70s. Tourists now flock different places of interest there, such as the famed Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum where their former leader is entombed, the majestic Opera House, the cute Lenin Park, the Hanoi Botanical Garden, and the very interesting Vietnamese Women's Museum.
Advertisement
If you want to visit the famed Taj Mahal, in which Asian country should you fly to?
India
People can backpack their way to the Taj Mahal by landing in New Delhi first, the capital of India, then head on over to the city of Agra where the majestic structure is located. But you can also visit other places of interest in this very intriguing country, such as the Ganges River, the City Palace in Jaipur, the UNESCO Heritage Site of the Ajanta Caves, and Bandipur National Park, to name a few.
Cyprus
Palestine
Timor-Leste
Advertisement
Mount Fuji is a famous attraction in which Asian country?
Japan
If mountain sightseeing is not your thing, then you can forego the visit to Mount Fuji and head on over to other places of interest in the country of Japan. Animation lovers can spend a day touring the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, go bar-hopping and clubbing in Roponggi, or shop 'til you drop at Shibuya where you can cross that famous scramble-type intersection of pedestrian lanes there.
Armenia
Kuwait
Syria
Advertisement
Which of these countries is not a part of the ASEAN?
Bahrain
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, shortened as ASEAN, is a formal organization that is comprised of all Southeast Asian nations, which aims to guide the cultural and economic development of their subregion. The countries that belong to this association are Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, so Bahrain is not one of them.
Thailand
Philippines
Malaysia
Advertisement
What is the capital of North Korea?
Bishkek
Dhaka
Pyongyang
Pyongyang is considered as North Korea's largest city, and it is also their capital city. The city touches upon the infamous DMZ or the demilitarized zone which serves as a border between the two Koreas.
Tashkent
Advertisement
Where can you find the city of Tehran?
Iran
The ancient name of Iran is Persia, and it holds a very long record of history since Persia is considered to be the central location of one of the oldest civilizations in the world. Alexander the Great actually conquered these lands before, but rebellions changed this historical course, and other empires took over eventually.
Indonesia
Palestine
Bhutan
Advertisement
If you want to visit the famous white sand beach of Boracay, to which Asian country should you travel?
Armenia
Israel
Philippines
The Southeast Asian archipelago called the Philippines has 7,100+ islands, so it's only natural that many of those islands would have pristine clear-water and white sand beaches. Boracay is just one of the most popular beach areas in the country, but there are several more that's worth visiting, too, such as the beaches of Palawan.
Yemen
Advertisement
This huge nation lies half in Asia and half in Europe. Which county is this?
Bangladesh
Cyprus
Russian Federation
Russia, formally known as the Russian Federation, is actually situated in Northern Asia and Eastern Europe as well. It is technically the largest nation in the entire globe, due to its massive land size.
North Korea
Advertisement
If you’re traveling to Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Bangkok, and Phuket, in which Asian country are you?
Timor-Leste
Thailand
Thailand is also home to many wonderful beaches, and this is where Leonardo DiCaprio actually shot the film The Beach. The country was formerly known as Siam, and it is still a kingdom up to now.
Turkmenistan
Taiwan
Advertisement
Aside from Japan, where else in Asia can you find a Disneyland theme park?
Hong Kong
Hong Kong Disneyland is one of the top destinations of families when they want to experience the Disneyland theme park magic in Asia. There are many Hong Kong-bound travel packages that offer a good discounted bundle of airfare, hotel accommodations, and entrance fees to Disneyland, so watch out for these in travel expos.
Georgia
India
Lebanon
Advertisement
What is the capital of Iraq?
Phnom Penh
Baghdad
Iraq is actually part of the wide historical region called Mesopotamia. This is said to be the "cradle of civilization" since, historically speaking, this area is where the oldest civilization arose. Iraq was the home of many great ancient empires, such as the Sumerian Empire, the Assyrian Empire, and the Babylonian Empire.
Dili
Amman
Advertisement
Where can you find the city of Doha?
Malaysia
Azerbaijan
Qatar
The capital of Qatar is Doha, site of the World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference back in 2001, where the Doha Development Round happened. This Doha Round was a trade-related WTO agenda discussed by nations, and a result of this world meeting was the Doha Declaration, which discussed patent rights for public health medicines and other trade-related aspects of intellectual property .
Brunei Darussalam
Advertisement
If you want to visit the rock-cut ancient city called Petra, where should you go?
Burma
Nepal
Jordan
The famed Petra, found in the country of Jordan, was already featured in several documentaries before, but its impact may have been extended when Hollywood blockbuster films featured them in their storylines. Two notable films that shot there were "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," and "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen."
China
Advertisement
If you’re shopping along Orchard Road and watching theatrical shows in Marina Bay Sands, in which Asian country can we find you?
Tibet
Singapore
People may know more about Singapore now, thanks to the popularity of the novel-turned-film called "Crazy Rich Asians," but they only presented one side of Singapore in that novel-film. Singapore is very diverse in nature, and it not only holds Chinese-descended people, but also Indian and Malay as well.
Kyrgyzstan
Sri Lanka
Advertisement
Where in Indonesia did "Eat, Pray, Love" stop over?
Java
Jakarta
Borobudur
Bali
Bali, Indonesia is known for its contemplative nature as well as its partying side. So visiting this place could give very different viewpoints of life, and it's best to set an itinerary and research ahead, so you will know what kind of trip you want your Bali visit to be.
Advertisement
If you want to see the Terracotta Army and the Forbidden City, in which Asian country should you go to?
Kuwait
Cyprus
Cambodia
China
China has so many tourist spots that it's awfully hard to see many of them in a given timeframe of travel. It's best to come back several times to see what the country has to offer. Each big city also has its own vibe, so it's nice to experience them one at a time. Shanghai is very different from Beijing, so you can have a great time comparing and contrasting the cities of China.
Advertisement
What is the capital of Taiwan?
Lhasa
Astana
Damascus
Taipei
If you are a fan of the bubble tea, then it's best to head to the country where it was invented: Taiwan. In the capital of Taipei, they call this boba milk tea or pearl milk tea, and it's best to drink it up as you take a walking tour of the city.
Advertisement
Where can you find the city of Kabul?
Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan is actually a beautiful and historically rich city, before modern-day war devastation hit the city and the country in general. While the bad news of terrorism tends to keep people away, there are still some tourists who visit the city; they just need to be smart about selecting the paths they need to take to visit the beautiful places there.
Bhutan
Sri Lanka
Lao PDR
Advertisement
If you want to visit the ancient megacity called Angkor Wat, to which Asian country should you go?
United Arab Emirates
Brunei Darussalam
Cambodia
The old Khmer Empire was the one responsible for the creation of the huge temple complex they call Angkor Wat, said to have been a Hindu temple to honor Vishnu. However, the empire also changed, and Buddhism took over, so the temple was also transformed to accommodate the newer faith.
Yemen
Advertisement
If you’re hanging out at the Burj Khalifa observation deck, in which Asian country can we find you?
Malaysia
Cyprus
Palestine
United Arab Emirates
The Burj Khalifa is a very tall skyscraper seen on the skyline of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Tom Cruise and his "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol" cast members partly shot that movie there, the one where he was hanging out the window and scaling it to go to the other floor.
Advertisement
If you’re into Byzantine and Ottoman Empire architecture, in which Asian city should you travel to?
T'bilisi
Vientiane
Yangon
Istanbul
The Turkish city of Istanbul was once known as Constantinople in ancient times. The city's strategic location gave it an important part in the ancient trade routes network called the Silk Road.
Advertisement
If you’re K-Popping in Gangnam, in which Asian city will we find you?
Seoul
Technically speaking, the Gangnam District is but one of the several districts that comprise the South Korean capital city of Seoul. The district is a happening hub for media and entertainment, as well as a place of affluence and luxury. It is similar to the kind of high social stature that Beverly Hills has in California, as evident in the high-end shopping districts and brands that shoppers can find here.
Jakarta
Abu Dhabi
Colombo
Advertisement
What is the capital of Kazakhstan?
Macao City
Thimpu
Male
Astana
Since the USSR dissolved, many people in the world had never heard so much about Kazakhstan, let alone its capital city of Astana, until Sacha Baron Cohen made a stand-up comic character hailing from this country. His 2006 film "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan" earned accolades and criticisms as well, but it highlighted the nation in global pop culture for a while there.
Advertisement
Where can you find the city of Ulaanbaatar?
Georgia
Bangladesh
Tibet
Mongolia
Mongolia is actually a very cold country but it is also very picturesque, and nature lovers would appreciate the various natural attractions they have. History buffs would also appreciate tracing the various influences of the Mongol Empire leaders Genghis Khan and Kublai Khan there.
Advertisement
This is now under the Chinese special administrative region, but it was a former colony of Portugal. What place is this?
Yemen
Lebanon
Macau
The former Portuguese colony of Macau is now under China, and it is known for gambling today. It even earned the nickname "The Las Vegas of Asia," since many gamblers really come here to play.
Turkey
Advertisement
If you’re sightseeing the Petronas Towers, in which Asian city will we find you?
Beirut
Jerusalem
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is where you will see the famed Petronas Twin Towers, but that's not the only attraction you can enjoy here. Shopaholics better go straight to KL's Bukit Bintang district, where you can find international and local brands for sale.
Nicosia
Advertisement
If you want to hike Mount Everest, in which Asian city should you travel to?
Kathmandu
Nepal is generally a generous country, especially since they know that their capital city of Kathmandu is flocked by tourists who want to visit and trek the Himalayas, particularly Mount Everest. The country offers tourists a visa-on-arrival deal, where you pay a fixed price for a temporary tourist visa, the amount of which will be determined by the length of your stay (e.g. 15 days for 25 USD, 30 days for 40 USD, etc.).
Yerevan
Dili
Jakarta
Advertisement
It was formerly known as Burma. What’s the name of this country now?
Myanmar
Since the military government took over in 1989, the country of Burma became known as Myanmar. Its former capital of Rangoon was also renamed into Yangon, and its capital now is Naypyidaw.
Yemen
Bahrain
Lao PDR
Advertisement
What is the capital of Sri Lanka?
Kuwait City
Manama
Colombo
Did you know that a good chunk of the tea sold worldwide comes from Sri Lanka, the country formerly known as Ceylon? Thus, if you see "Ceylon Tea," you know where that came from, since the country ranks as the fourth country in the world that produces the largest amount of tea, and they're also the number two major exporter of tea worldwide.
Sanaa
Advertisement
Where can you find the city of Muscat?
Georgia
Oman
Muscat is the capital city of Oman, which is a sultanate. They also count as the 25th largest producer of petroleum in the world, which says a lot about their economic standing and importance in the region.
Syria
Timor-Leste
Advertisement
If you want to visit the city of Vientiane, which country will you have to enter?
Azerbaijan
Israel
Lao PDR
The country is usually known as Laos, but Lao people prefer that the country be called Lao PDR, short for Lao People's Democratic Republic. The country touches upon the famed Mekong River, so it belongs to the Greater Mekong Subregion as well.
Lebanon
Advertisement
If you’re backpacking your way to Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore, in which country will we find you?
Armenia
Cyprus
Oman
Pakistan
Make sure you pack a lot of liquids when backpacking through Pakistan, because it could get quite hot there. This country is bordered by India, so you may want to cross borders and explore there as well.
Advertisement
You can find this small island nation near the tip of Sri Lanka. What country is this?
Maldives
Maldives is somewhere in the Indian Ocean, which means that it's near other South Asian countries like India. But it's a bit closer to Sri Lanka, since that country is at the southernmost tip of the subcontinent of India.
Malaysia
Cambodia
Japan
Advertisement
You Got:
/35
