- 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) Java Sea
C) South China 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) Islam
B) Christianity
C) Hinduism
D) Buddhism
- 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) George Orwell
B) E. M. Forster
C) Joseph Conrad
D) Rudyard Kipling
- 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) Hkakabo Razi
B) Mount Popa
C) Mount Zwekabin
D) Mount Victoria
- 9. Which festival is celebrated by releasing numerous colorful hot-air balloons into the sky in Taunggyi, Myanmar?
A) Ananda Festival
B) Tazaungdaing Festival
C) Thingyan Festival
D) Thadingyut Festival
- 10. What is the name of the historic site in Mandalay where the last Burmese king was exiled?
A) Mandalay Palace
B) Shwenandaw Monastery
C) Amarapura
D) Inwa (Ava)
- 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) Ngapali Beach
D) Mergui Archipelago
- 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) 1962
B) 1910
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) Madeleine Albright
C) John Kerry
D) Hillary Clinton
- 15. Which country borders Myanmar to the east?
A) Bangladesh
B) India
C) China
D) Thailand
- 16. Which ethnic group in Myanmar has faced conflicts with the government?
A) Karen
B) Rohingya
C) Shan
D) Chin
- 17. Which famous pagoda in Myanmar is known for its golden stupa?
A) Kyaiktiyo Pagoda
B) Bagan Pagoda
C) Shwedagon Pagoda
D) Mahamuni Pagoda
- 18. Who was the Nobel Peace Prize laureate from Myanmar known for her nonviolent struggle for democracy?
A) Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
B) Malala Yousafzai
C) Wangari Maathai
D) Aung San Suu Kyi
- 19. What is the traditional Burmese puppet theater called?
A) Yoke thé
B) Wayang Kulit
C) Kathakali
D) Noh
- 20. What is the main ingredient in the Burmese dish Mohinga?
A) Beef
B) Fish
C) Pork
D) Chicken
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