Up and About in Asia Trivia Quiz

Answer: Taipei

Taipei is the main city of Taiwan and apart from being the capital, it is also economic and cultural centre of the country. The city was famously home to the tallest buildings in the world when the 101 storey Taipei 101 building opened in 2004. This record stood until 2009 when it was surpassed in height by the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.

Answer: Kathmandu

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Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal, a country located within the Himalayas. As such, Kathmandu is often used as a base by mountaineers visiting the country to scale its lofty peaks. The city is also famous for its historical architecture viewed at tourist attractions like the Durbar Square ('place of palaces').

Answer: Beijing

Beijing is the capital of China and one of the most populated cities in the world. Believed to have been established around 1046 BC, the city is a delight for those interested in history and culture with sites like the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Ming Tombs. It also provides easy access to visit one of the marvels of the world - The Great Wall of China.

Answer: Manila

Manila is the capital and one of the oldest cities of the Philippines. Its history can be traced back to the 16th century when it was founded by a Spanish explorer Miguel López de Legazpi. It is located along the shores of the Manila Bay which has earned it the nickname of "Pearl of the Orient".

Answer: Tehran

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Settlements dating back to over 7000 years have been traced in the area that is now Tehran. The city has been the seat of power since the 18th century and continues as the capital of Iran. One of the major architectural attractions of the city is the Shah Mosque which was built early in the 19th century. The style of building belongs to the Qajar period and was developed when the Qajar dynasty ruled over the city.

Answer: Tokyo

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Tokyo is the capital of Japan and is situated on the main island of Honshu. The city developed from a small fishing village called Edo and rose to even higher prominence in 1869 when the then Japanese Emperor Meiji moved there and declared it the new capital. The name Tokyo itself means 'Eastern Capital'.

Answer: Lahore

Lahore is considered to be the historic cultural capital of the Punjab region of Pakistan. In the past the city was also the capital of the Mughal Empire when the Mughals ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent. The city has two UNESCO World Heritage sites - Lahore Fort and Shalimar Gardens, both of which were built by the Mughals.

Answer: Bangkok

The official name of the Thai capital is Krung Thep Maha Nakhon but it is more popularly known as Bangkok. From its beginnings as a small trade centre in the 15th century, the city has grown to become an important economic centre. The city is home to multiple beautiful Buddhist temples like the Wat Arun and the Wat Pho where you can see the statue of the reclining Buddha.

Answer: Delhi

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Historical records can trace settlements in the area of Delhi right back to the 6th century BC. The city has been the capital of various dynasties that ruled over parts of the Indian subcontinent, the most famous among these being the Mughals. The Mughals have also given the city several beautiful monuments like Humayun's tomb, the Red Fort and the Jama Masjid. In 1911, the British moved the capital of India from Calcutta to Delhi and the city has remained the seat of power since.

Answer: Kabul

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The capital and largest city of Afghanistan, Kabul has a history that dates back over 3,500 years. The city is located within the Hindu Kush mountain range. Once an important cultural and economic centre of Asia, the city was torn apart first by the Soviet invasion that occurred during the late 1970s and then by subsequent wars under the Taliban.