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  Tibetan Culture    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A longtime kingdom and now part of China, the culture of Tibetans is still quite distinct.
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  Facts about Tibet    
Multiple Choice
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How much do you know about Tibet? Let's find out.
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  The Territory of Tibet    
Multiple Choice
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Now a part of China, Tibet has a long history and a very visible landscape.
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trivia question Quick Question
What is their most common funeral method?

From Quiz "Tibetan Culture"





Tibet Trivia Questions
1. Tibetan writing is based on script from where?

From Quiz Tibetan Culture

Answer: India

Their religion is based in Hinduism, from India. For years, the only educated people were the monks.

2. The capital of Tibet, Lhasa, is on the banks of which river?

From Quiz Facts about Tibet

Answer: Kyi-chu

It is here that the Kyi-chu river valley opens to its fullest extent.

3. What is the majority religion in Tibet?

From Quiz Tibetan Culture

Answer: Buddhism

It began in India, before Jesus. While a mystic religion called Bon was dominant, Buddhism did not grow much. As it grew in power, it took root with Mongolians who spread it through conquests.

4. The Potala Palace in Lhasa is constructed on what mountain?

From Quiz Facts about Tibet

Answer: Marpori

"Marpori" translates as "Red Mountain". The 13 storied palace has 1,000 rooms and houses 200,000 Buddhist images.

5. How often does it snow in Tibet?

From Quiz The Territory of Tibet

Answer: Once or twice a year

Even though it is often referred to as "The Land of Snows", the southern mountains prevent much precipitation from getting into Tibet.

6. Who is the religious leader of Tibet? The Dahli (Dalai)...?

From Quiz Tibetan Culture

Answer: Lhama & lama

He was exiled in 1959 and lives in India.

7. What religion is dominant in Tibet?

From Quiz Facts about Tibet

Answer: Mahayana Buddhism

The historical Buddha, born in Nepal in the fifth century B.C.E. was named Gautama, an Indian prince. He is usually depicted seated, standing,or reclining. Images of the Buddha are not traditionally regarded as living or divine, but as expressions of ideas to be visualized during meditation.

8. Until it was surpassed by Daocheng Yading Airport (China) in 2013, the highest airport in the world was in Tibet. What city is it in?

From Quiz The Territory of Tibet

Answer: Chamdo

It is in Chamdo, in the eastern area of Tibet. The airport is Bangda Airport. It is at an altitude of 4,300 meters.

9. All the major rivers in Tibet except one share a common characteristic. What is it?

From Quiz The Territory of Tibet

Answer: They all run north to south

The exception is the Yarlong Tsangpo. It runs west to east.

10. What is their most common funeral method?

From Quiz Tibetan Culture

Answer: Sky burial

In a sky burial, the body is left on a mountain top. The birds come and feast, thus continuing the life cycle.

11. The Tibetan plateau is, on average, how many metres above sea level?

From Quiz Facts about Tibet

Answer: 5000

The diverse terrain is intersected by lateral ranges and deep river gorges.

12. What is Tibet's status as part of China?

From Quiz The Territory of Tibet

Answer: Autonomous region

Being autonomous gives the look of independent rule. While that is true to an extent, the PRC still has final authority. It is one of five autonomous regions in China.

13. In what year did the Red Chinese occupy Tibet?

From Quiz Facts about Tibet

Answer: 1951

A failed uprising was ruthlessly suppressed by the Chinese People's Liberation Army in 1959 which led to the exiling of 100,000 Tibetans to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. The Dalai Lama, leader of the Tibetan people, has been exiled to India since 1959.

14. One of their most common foods is Tsampa. It is barley mixed with their basic drink. What is this drink?

From Quiz Tibetan Culture

Answer: Butter tea

Butter tea is served hot. You mix in the barley to make a paste. You can add sugar and nuts, although most don't. It's a staple and most often used at breakfast.

15. The Himalayan mountains form Tibet's southern border. What is the highest mountain there?

From Quiz Facts about Tibet

Answer: Jomolangma

Also know by its English title, Mt. Everest, Jomolangma rises 8848 meters above sea level and is the highest in the world.

16. What river area is considered the cradle of Tibetan civilization?

From Quiz The Territory of Tibet

Answer: Shannan

The Shannan is considered the birthplace. However, Tibet is the source of the Indus, Yangtze, Salween and Mekong rivers as well as several smaller rivers.

17. What animal do they mostly herd?

From Quiz Tibetan Culture

Answer: Yaks

They herd all the above animals but yaks are by far the most numerous. They get most of their milk, meat and butter from yaks.

18. What natural feature forms Tibet's northern border with Xinjing?

From Quiz Facts about Tibet

Answer: The Kunlun mountains

The Kunlun mountains extend 2000 kilometers from the Pamirs in the west to the Bayankala and Amnye Machen mountains in the east. The low lying deserts of Central Asia lie beyond.

19. What is the name of the mountain range on Tibet's southern border?

From Quiz The Territory of Tibet

Answer: Himalayas

The Gobi is the desert north of Tibet, the Urals separate Europe from Asia and the Alps are in Europe. Mt. Everest, as well as K2, are the highest of the peaks while Everest is the world's highest.

20. In greetings, Tibetans honor guests by placing a decorative cloth around their neck. What is the name of this ceremonial scarf?

From Quiz Tibetan Culture

Answer: Kata

A kata can be white or yellow. It's often decorated with symbols or Tibetan prayers, but can also be plain. They often give these as a greeting but also to honor performers whom they enjoy.

21. What indigenous animal has been domesticated by Tibetan peoples for thousands of years?

From Quiz Facts about Tibet

Answer: Yak

The yak (male) or dri (female) are capable of carrying 50 kilo loads over 5000 meter passes and withstanding temperatures of -30 C. They are used for plowing and their flesh provides meat, milk provides butter and cheese, hide provides leather, and fur provides soft wool for sweaters and coarse wool for tent dwellings.

22. Physically, the Tibetans resemble many Native American tribes. What other aspect is also similar?

From Quiz Tibetan Culture

Answer: Dance

Both groups have very expressive dance movements. Usually performed in a large circle, these dances tell stories or express emotions. The language are not related nor are the religions. They also have different marriage customs.

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