- 1. What is the capital city of Myanmar?
A) Naypyidaw
B) Yangon
C) Bagan
D) Mandalay
- 2. Which body of water lies to the west of Myanmar?
A) Andaman Sea
B) Java Sea
C) Bay of Bengal
D) South China Sea
- 3. What is the currency of Myanmar?
A) Dong
B) Rupee
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) Inle Lake
C) Mandalay
D) Bagan
- 6. Which British author wrote the novel 'Burmese Days' based on his experiences in Myanmar?
A) E. M. Forster
B) Joseph Conrad
C) Rudyard Kipling
D) George Orwell
- 7. What is the traditional dress worn by many Burmese men called?
A) Longyi
B) Kimono
C) Sarong
D) Cheongsam
- 8. Which mountain is the highest peak in Myanmar?
A) Mount Zwekabin
B) Mount Victoria
C) Mount Popa
D) Hkakabo Razi
- 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) Ananda Festival
D) Thingyan Festival
- 10. What is the name of the historic site in Mandalay where the last Burmese king was exiled?
A) Amarapura
B) Inwa (Ava)
C) Mandalay Palace
D) Shwenandaw Monastery
- 11. Which popular tourist destination in Myanmar is known for its floating gardens and stilt-house villages?
A) Ngwe Saung Beach
B) Mergui Archipelago
C) Ngapali Beach
D) Inle Lake
- 12. What is the biggest city in Myanmar in terms of population?
A) Mandalay
B) Naypyidaw
C) Bago
D) Yangon
- 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) John Kerry
B) Bill Richardson
C) Madeleine Albright
D) Hillary Clinton
- 15. Which country borders Myanmar to the east?
A) China
B) Bangladesh
C) India
D) Thailand
- 16. Which ethnic group in Myanmar has faced conflicts with the government?
A) Chin
B) Rohingya
C) Karen
D) Shan
- 17. Which famous pagoda in Myanmar is known for its golden stupa?
A) Shwedagon Pagoda
B) Bagan Pagoda
C) Kyaiktiyo Pagoda
D) Mahamuni Pagoda
- 18. Who was the Nobel Peace Prize laureate from Myanmar known for her nonviolent struggle for democracy?
A) Malala Yousafzai
B) Aung San Suu Kyi
C) Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
D) Wangari Maathai
- 19. What is the traditional Burmese puppet theater called?
A) Yoke thé
B) Wayang Kulit
C) Noh
D) Kathakali
- 20. What is the main ingredient in the Burmese dish Mohinga?
A) Pork
B) Chicken
C) Fish
D) Beef
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