- 1. What is the capital city of Myanmar?
A) Bagan
B) Naypyidaw
C) Yangon
D) Mandalay
- 2. Which body of water lies to the west of Myanmar?
A) Bay of Bengal
B) Andaman Sea
C) South China Sea
D) Java Sea
- 3. What is the currency of Myanmar?
A) Dong
B) Kyat
C) Baht
D) Rupee
- 4. Which religion is practiced by the majority of people in Myanmar?
A) Islam
B) Christianity
C) Buddhism
D) Hinduism
- 5. Which famous archaeological site in Myanmar features thousands of ancient temples and pagodas?
A) Bagan
B) Mandalay
C) Yangon
D) Inle Lake
- 6. Which British author wrote the novel 'Burmese Days' based on his experiences in Myanmar?
A) Rudyard Kipling
B) E. M. Forster
C) George Orwell
D) Joseph Conrad
- 7. What is the traditional dress worn by many Burmese men called?
A) Cheongsam
B) Longyi
C) Kimono
D) Sarong
- 8. Which mountain is the highest peak in Myanmar?
A) Mount Zwekabin
B) Hkakabo Razi
C) Mount Victoria
D) Mount Popa
- 9. Which festival is celebrated by releasing numerous colorful hot-air balloons into the sky in Taunggyi, Myanmar?
A) Thadingyut Festival
B) Ananda Festival
C) Thingyan Festival
D) Tazaungdaing Festival
- 10. What is the name of the historic site in Mandalay where the last Burmese king was exiled?
A) Inwa (Ava)
B) Shwenandaw Monastery
C) Amarapura
D) Mandalay Palace
- 11. Which popular tourist destination in Myanmar is known for its floating gardens and stilt-house villages?
A) Ngwe Saung Beach
B) Inle Lake
C) Mergui Archipelago
D) Ngapali Beach
- 12. What is the biggest city in Myanmar in terms of population?
A) Naypyidaw
B) Yangon
C) Bago
D) Mandalay
- 13. In which year did Myanmar gain independence from Britain?
A) 1910
B) 1962
C) 1948
D) 1954
- 14. Which famous American diplomat negotiated for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi from house arrest?
A) Bill Richardson
B) Hillary Clinton
C) Madeleine Albright
D) John Kerry
- 15. Which country borders Myanmar to the east?
A) Thailand
B) China
C) Bangladesh
D) India
- 16. Which ethnic group in Myanmar has faced conflicts with the government?
A) Shan
B) Karen
C) Chin
D) Rohingya
- 17. Which famous pagoda in Myanmar is known for its golden stupa?
A) Bagan Pagoda
B) Shwedagon Pagoda
C) Mahamuni Pagoda
D) Kyaiktiyo Pagoda
- 18. Who was the Nobel Peace Prize laureate from Myanmar known for her nonviolent struggle for democracy?
A) Aung San Suu Kyi
B) Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
C) Malala Yousafzai
D) Wangari Maathai
- 19. What is the traditional Burmese puppet theater called?
A) Kathakali
B) Noh
C) Wayang Kulit
D) Yoke thé
- 20. What is the main ingredient in the Burmese dish Mohinga?
A) Pork
B) Beef
C) Chicken
D) Fish
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