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