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