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| The first recorded ascent of this location was in 1851 by British colonial administrator Hugh Low and his Dusun guide, Lemaing of Kampung Kiau. After New Guinea’s Puncak Jaya and Hawaii’s Mauna Kea, this mountain is the third-highest peak located on an island and stands at 13,435 feet. This mountain is located in the Ranau [["ran"-AO]] district, a west coast division of Sabah. For the point, name this highest mountain in Borneo and Malaysia, protected by a namesake surrounding park. | Mount Kinabalu (or Gunung Kinabalu; accept Kinabalu Park or Taman Kinabalu) |
| This island, which has a tropical monsoon climate, is surrounded by beaches such as Patong, Kamala, and Mai Khao. This island, which sits on the Andaman Sea, connects to the province of Phang Nga [[PAHNG NAH]] via the Sarasin Bridge. This island and province, formally known as Thalang and Jung Ceylon, is located south of Bangkok and lies off the west coast of mainland Thailand. For the point, name this second-smallest province and largest island in Thailand. | Phuket [[POO-KEHT]] Province (accept phonetic pronunciations) |
| This city, overlooked by Mount Asama, contains the historic Okage [[oh-KAH-geh]] Yokocho street vendor market. This city in Mie [[MEE-EH]] Prefecture is home to a famous set of “Wedded Rocks,” or the Meoto Iwa [[MEE-oh-toh EE-wah]], at its Futami Okitama Shrine. Another attraction in this city is ritually rebuilt every 20 years and is believed to house a sacred mirror in Shinto known as the Yata no Kagami. Formerly known as Ujiyamada, this is, for the point, what city in Japan home to a Grand Shrine dedicated to Amaterasu? | Ise [[EE-seh]] (accept Ujiyamada before mentioned; accept phonetic pronunciations) |
| This location is home to the Dancing Water Theater, which contains one of the world’s largest commercial pools. Melco Resorts and Entertainment owns and manages this complex, which is the site of an eight-meter bubble fountain. This complex on the Cotai Strip comprises three separate casinos, four hotels, and five hotel towers, with the Morpheus Hotel opening in 2018. For the point, name this casino resort in Macau, the third-largest casino in the world. | City of Dreams (accept CoD Macau) |
| This city is made up of a cluster of small villages that were originally developed around Buddhist pagodas spaced evenly apart. Apsara dance performances are often held in this city, which houses Psah Chas market and many temples, including Ta Prohm and Preah Khan. This city is currently known for being the gateway town to Angkor Wat. For the point, name this second-largest city in Cambodia, the capital of a northwestern Cambodian province. | Siem Reap [["SEE"-em REE-ep]] (accept phonetic pronunciations) |
| This government's third ruler commissioned the Flower Palace in its capital. Under this government, a southern court was established in Yoshino during its Nanboku-chō period. This government came to power in the wake of the Kenmu Restoration, and the mon of this government's namesake clan consists of three black stripes and two white stripes contained in a circle. The Kamakura Shogunate was succeeded by, for the point, what medieval Japanese feudal government, whose decline triggered the Ōnin War? | Ashikaga Shogunate (accept Ashikaga Bakufu; accept Muromachi Shogunate) |
| This city’s name means “Beautiful Pasture” in the Oirat language used by the Dzungars. This city, which was divided into Gongning Cheng and Dihua [["GEE"-wah]] during the Qing [[CHING]] Dynasty, contains the Hong Shan Mountain, which appears bright red in sunlight. In 2009, the People’s Square in this city was the site of major protests in opposition to discrimination against the local Uyghur [["WEE"-guhr]] people. A former major hub on the Silk Road, this is, for the point, what city in northwestern China, the capital of Xinjiang [["SHIN"-JEE-AHNG]]? | Ürümqi [[OO-"ROOM"-CHEE]] (accept Tihwa or Dihua before "Dihua" is mentioned) |
| This river begins at the confluence of the Ping River and the Nan River at Nakhon Sawan. During the Ayutthaya period, the lower portion of this river underwent several man- made modifications, including its country's first canal, Khrong Lat. This river’s watershed is the largest in Thailand, and that watershed of this river is divided into six basins including the Pa Sak and the Tha Chin. For the point, name this major river in Thailand which flows through Bangkok and empties into the Gulf of Thailand. | Chao Phraya River [["chow"-"pry"-YAH]] (or Maenam Chao Phraya; accept phonetic pronunciations) |
| Bandmaster John William Fenton wrote an alternate 19th-century tune to this song, while Basil Hall Chamberlain wrote a poetic transliteration of this song into English. Franz Eckert composed a Western-styled harmony for this song, which wishes that a particular event lasts for "eight thousand generations until the tiny pebbles grow into massive boulders lush with moss." This song takes its lyrics from a waka poem from the Heian period. For the point, name this national anthem of Japan, often translated as "His Imperial Majesty's Reign." | "Kimigayo" (accept National Anthem of Japan before mentioned; accept His Imperial Majesty's Reign before mentioned) |
| French scholar George Cœdès [[seh-DEHS]] is credited with the rediscovery of this state in the 20th century. The oldest-known reference to this state appears in the Kedukan Bukit inscription. This state commissioned the andesite Telaga Batu inscription, which is topped by seven nāga heads, and this empire was invaded by the Chola and Khmer Empires in the 11th century. For the point, name this Buddhist thalassocratic empire, centered around Palembang on Sumatra, whose lands were later absorbed into the Majapahit Empire. | Srivijaya Empire (accept Srivijaya Kingdom) |
| This measurement is typically recalculated every fifteen seconds five days a week, and it reached its highest number on December 29, 1989. This measurement was retroactively calculated back to May 16, 1949. The company that has the most influence on this number is Fast Retailing, and this measurement dropped by 17 percent in 2011 due to fallout from an earthquake. Several of the 225 companies involved in this number's calculations include ANA and Kawasaki. For the point, name this economic indicator of the Tokyo Stock Exchange published by a financial media company. | Nikkei 225 (accept Nikkei index; accept Nikkei Stock Average; accept Nikkei heikin kabuka; accept The Nikkei) |
| This structure was commissioned by casino billionaire Stanley Ho Hung-Sun after visiting Auckland’s Sky Tower and being so impressed that he wanted to build a similar structure. This building’s architect is Gordon Moller, and this building features the highest commercial sky jump in the world at 764 feet. Found in the southeast civil parish of Sé, for the point, what is this building which is named after the special administrative region of the People’s Republic of China in which it is located? | Macau Tower Convention and Entertainment Center (prompt on partial answers) |
| The emblem of this city displays the image of the stupa at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep [[WAHT-PRAH-TAHT-DOY-SOO-tep]]. This city, which is located on the Ping River, is home to Doi Inthanon [[DOY-IN-tah-nohn]] National Park, whose namesake peak is the highest in its country. Founded by Mangrai and serving as the capital of the Lanna Kingdom for 262 years, this city, located north of Bangkok, is the second-largest city in Thailand. Meaning “New City," this is, for the point, what largest city in Northern Thailand, which shares its name with Thailand's largest province? | Chiang Mai (or Chiengmai) |
| In their highest post, this politician's LDP party lost 25 seats in its country's House of Representatives in a 2021 election. This person attended the Clement C. Moore School as a child in Queens and succeeded Makoto Koga as the leader of the LDP's moderate Broad Pond Society. This person hosted Anthony Albanese, Joe Biden, and Narendra Modi at the May 2022 Quadrilateral Security Dialogue Summit. For the point, name this politician and successor of Yoshihide Suga, who became prime minister of Japan in October 2021. | Fumio Kishida (accept in either order) |
| Two Niō [[NEE-oh]] guardian statues overlook this city's Zenkō-ji Buddhist temple and were replaced after a 1918 fire. The Underground Imperial Headquarters were built in this city's suburb of Matsushiro. A 1998 flu outbreak in this city sickened 900,000 people, including Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto's wife, Kumiko. The E2 Series Shinkansen was released in anticipation of an event in this city. For the point, name this city in the central Chūbu region of Japan, the host of the 1998 Winter Olympics. | Nagano (accept answers relating to the 18th Winter Olympic Games held in Nagano in 1998) |
| Candidates for this structure's name included "Tower of the Future" and "Dream Lookout." This structure has two illumination patterns called Iki and Miyabi, and this structure's exterior paint is based on the traditional bluish-white color, aijiro. This structure is located in the Sumida ward and was designed by Nikken Sekkei. This structure stands 634 meters tall, each digit of which spells out the name of Musashi Province in Japanese. For the point, name this Japanese broadcast and observation tower, the third-tallest structure on earth. | Tokyo Skytree (accept Tōkyō Sukaitsurī) |
| A historic mansion district in this city has several streets lined with and named for a single species of tree, the Badaguan. This city’s St. Michael’s Cathedral is a remnant of this city’s European colonization, and the capture of this city was perhaps the most significant involvement of Japan in World War One. This city was the main part of the Kiautschou [[KEE-OW-ZHOH]] Bay Leased Territory along Jiaozhou [[JEE-OW-ZHOH]] Bay. The largest city on the Shandong Peninsula is, for the point, what northeast Chinese city, which was occupied by Germany from 1898 to 1914? | Qingdao [[CHING-DOW]] (or Tsingtao; be lenient on pronunciation) |
| This archipelago contains most of the Dangerous Grounds, a large swath of the sea dotted with low-lying islands such as Louisa Reef and Fiery Cross Reef. This archipelago’s largest islands are Itu Aba, Thitu, and West York. This archipelago is the site of the Great Wall of Sand, a Chinese land reclamation project consisting of building notorious artificial islands. The southern end of the Nine-Dash Line wraps around, for the point, what archipelago in the South China Sea, which is disputed like the nearby Paracel Islands? | Spratly Islands |
| This structure was built on swamp land that belonged to the villages of Thach Tan and Tay Luong. The Palais Garnier in Paris was the model for this structure, which has been the site of the performance of works by Lưu Hữu Phước [[loo-hoo-foo-OHK]], Đặng Hữu Phúc [[dahng-hoo-FOOK]], and many other Vietnamese composers. Located in the central part of Vietnam’s capital city, for the point, what is this theatre and performing arts building which was built by the French during their time in Indochina? | Hanoi Opera House (or Grand Opera House) |
| The “soul” of this province’s cuisine is a savory fermented paste known as "broad bean chili sauce." Vinegar and pickled pepper provide the “fish flavor” of Yuxiang [[YOO- SHEE-AHNG]] shredded pork, a dish originally from this province. Er jing tiao chilis from this province are traditionally lacto-fermented to create duo jiao. This province lends its name to a type of peppercorn that is prominently featured in dishes like mapo tofu and kung pao chicken. Chengdu is the capital of, for the point, what Chinese province, renowned for its spicy cuisine? | Sichuan (or Szechuan) |
| This structure is located in the area between two twin volcanoes, Sundoro-Sumbing and Merbabu-Merapi, as well as the Progo and Elo Rivers. This structure, located in the Magelang Regency, was built in the 9th century during the Sailendra Dynasty. Consisting of nine stacked platforms and a central dome, this is the world’s largest Buddhist temple and is featured on the emblem of Central Java Province. For the point, name this Indonesian temple which also bears the name of a university in Central Jakarta. | Borobudur (accept Barabudur; accept Candi Borobudur or Candhi Barabudhur; accept Borobudur University) |
| This island's southwest shore is abutted by the Bungo Channel and Hoyo Strait. The Yoshino is the longest river on this island, whose most sacred and highest-elevated point is Mount Ishizuchi. This island, whose largest city is Matsuyama, is connected to Awaji by the Ōnaruto Bridge, which crosses the Naruto Strait. Divided into Ehime, Kagawa, Kōchi, and Tokushima prefectures, for the point, what is this smallest of Japan’s four main islands, located south of Honshu and east of Kyushu? | Shikoku |
| One cave in this mountain range was home to a 33,000-year old dog skull, the oldest evidence of dog domestication. This range’s protection zone includes Lake Teletskoye. The first Denisovan remains were found in a cave in this mountain range, and Korean and Japanese are commonly included in a controversial proposed language family named for this range. This range takes its name from an old Turkic word meaning "Golden Mountain." For the point, name this Central Asian mountain range, located across China, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Mongolia. | Altai Mountains (or Altaic Mountains; or Altay Mountains; accept Altaic languages) |
| One museum in this area's largest city contains pieces of jade connected by red silk and is the burial suit of Zhao Mo, a ruler of this area's ancient Nanyue kingdom. Although administered by Taiwan, this province directly east of the Guangxi Zhuang [[GWAHNG- SHEE-ZHOO-AHNG]] Autonomous Region claims Pratas Island. This province's capital was formerly known as Canton. For the point, name this second-most populous sub-national entity in the world, the most populous province of China. | Guangdong Province (accept Kwangtung; accept Canton before mentioned) |
| This island is home to a tradition of female-only divers known as "sea women." Residents of this island may use basalt protection statues known as "stone grandfathers" which have a mushroom-like hat. This island is home to its country’s highest point, Mount Hallasan. This popular honeymoon destination is connected to the mainland by a ferry to Mokpo. This East China Sea island is home to the port city of Seogwipo. For the point, name this largest island in South Korea. | Jeju (or Cheju; or Jejudo) |
| Former monarchs of this country are interred at the Luba Royal Mausoleum. Over 13,000 people live in this country’s stilted town of Kampong Ayer, the largest floating village in the world. The town of Seria in this country is home to a set of three connected arches commemorating this country’s billionth barrel of oil produced. This country shares its only land border with Malaysia’s Sarawak Province. For the point, name this small sultanate located on the north coast of Borneo, governed from Bandar Seri Begawan. | Brunei Darussalam (or Negara Brunei) |
| This peninsula is home to a massive complex of hot springs known as the Valley of Geysers. This peninsula contains the active volcano Koryaksky, which overlooks Avacha Bay. This peninsula’s largest city and capital is Petropavlovsk, which is known as the “City of Peter and Paul.” The island of Shumshu is separated from this peninsula’s Cape Lopatka by the First Kuril Strait. The Sea of Okhotsk is separated from the Pacific Ocean by, for the point, what large peninsula in Russia’s far east? | Kamchatka Peninsula (or Poluostrov Kamchatka) |
| Museles [[moo-SEL-ess]] is a type of medicinal wine traditionally made by these people, who are also known for a dessert consisting of crispy, fried twisted dough called sangza. Breads made by these people include the steamed yutaza and bagel-like girde. Dapanji, or "big plate chicken," originated in a province which is home to these people, who often eat a noodle dish called Laghman. For the point, name this persecuted ethnic group whose kawalpar lamb kebabs might be enjoyed in and around Xinjiang [[SHIN-JEE-AHNG]]. | Uyghurs [[WEE-goors]] (be lenient on pronunciation) |
| This city sits on the banks of the Tonlé Sap, Mekong, and Bassac rivers. This city’s former official name is Krong Chaktomuk Serei Mongkol, and its current name comes from the combination of a Buddhist temple and a wealthy woman who founded the city in 1372. This city is fully surrounded by the Kandal province and has been called the “Pearl of Asia.” This autonomous municipality became a capital city after the Khmer Empire capital of Angkor Thom was captured and destroyed. For the point, name this capital and most populous city of Cambodia. | Phnom Penh [[puh-nahm-PEN]] (accept phonetic pronunciations) |
| The first exhibition of some of these things outside of their native country was at the National Gallery of Victoria in 1982. Shaanxi [[SHAHN-SHEE]] is the site of the primary museum that showcases some of these things, whose main discoverer was Yang Zhifa [[YAHNG-ZHEE-FAH]]. Two bronze chariots found near these things are among the 64 artifacts that are legally forbidden from being displayed outside of their native country. Commissioned by Qin Shi Huang Di [[CHIN-SHEE-HWAHNG-DEE]] and located outside of Xi'an [[SHEE-AHN]], for the point, what is this large collection of statues of military figures? | Terracotta warriors (accept Teracotta soldiers before mentioned; accept Terracotta Army; accept descriptive answers involving military figures composed of terracotta; prompt on partial answers) |
| This location has 26 neighborhoods including Segok, Sinsa, and Suseo. Translating to “South of the River,” this district is home to the Cheongdam Intersection, which is the start of Cheongdam Fashion Street. Located in Samseong-dong, this Korean district is home to the Bongeunsa Buddhist temple. This district is centered around Teheranno, or Tehran Street. Popularized by a 2012 K-pop song by Psy, for the point, what is this third-largest district in Seoul? | Gangnam District (accept Gangnam-gu; accept "Gangnam Style") |