1. Who is considered the “Queen of J-Pop”? a) Ayumi Hamasaki b) BoA c) Utada Hikaru d) Namie Amuro

Answer: a) Ayumi Hamasaki

1. Which of the following is a traditional Korean musical instrument? a) Erhu b) Koto c) Gayageum d) Sitar

Answer: c) Gayageum

1. Which of the following is a popular genre of music in India? a) K-Pop b) J-Pop c) Bhangra d) Mandopop

Answer: c) Bhangra

1. Which of the following is a famous Chinese singer known for her ballads? a) Faye Wong b) G.E.M. c) A-mei d) Jolin Tsai

Answer: a) Faye Wong

1. True or False: Bollywood music is only popular in India. Answer: False

2. True or False: The traditional Japanese musical instrument, the shamisen, is similar to a guitar. Answer: True

3. Name one famous K-Pop group. Answer: BTS, Blackpink, EXO, Twice, etc.

4. Name one famous Indian classical musician. Answer: Ravi Shankar, Zakir Hussain, Amjad Ali Khan, etc.

5. What is the name of the traditional Chinese opera? Answer: Peking Opera

6. Long Answer: Discuss the influence of traditional music on modern Asian music. Provide examples from at least two different countries. Answer: This question is worth 10 points and will be graded based on the depth and accuracy of the answer. Possible examples include the use of traditional instruments in modern K-Pop songs, the fusion of traditional Indian classical music with Western pop music, or the incorporation of traditional Chinese opera elements in contemporary Chinese pop music.