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The Golden Land of Myanmar Trivia Quiz

This quiz is all about the geography of Myanmar. Have fun! Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by kaung30. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
kaung30

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
280,814

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1289

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Question 1 of 10

1. Myanmar's total area is around the same as which U.S state? Hint

California

Texas

Alaska

Florida

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Question 2 of 10

2. Myanmar's highest point is the Hkakabo Razi of which the top is an ice mountain. Which state is it located in? Hint

Chin

Yangon

Shan

Kachin

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Question 3 of 10

3. Myanmar and Thailand are two of the three countries that are part of the 'Golden Triangle' that produces opium. Which country is the third one? Hint

China

Singapore

Laos

Cambodia

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Question 4 of 10

4. Myanmar produces 90% of what type of jewellery in the world? Hint

pearls

cocaine

sapphires

rubies

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Question 5 of 10

5. Myanmar's New Year is in April. It is also the time to celebrate the most famous and active festival in Myanmar. What is the name of this particular festival? Hint

Firecracker Festival

Independence Festival

New Year Festival

Water Festival

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Question 6 of 10

6. Apart from rice cultivation in the Irawaddy river system, forestry is another productive industry. This timber forested in Myanmar, has the world's largest remaining supply. Hint

Walnut

Ash

Rosewood

Teak

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Question 7 of 10

7. The official language of Myanmar is Burmese. It is largely related to which language? Hint

Cantonese

Thai

Tibetan

Mandarin

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Question 8 of 10

8. Myanmar's dominant religion is Buddhism. Young Buddhists boys around the age of 12 enter a monastery and they celebrate a particular ceremony. What is the Burmese name for the ceremony? Hint

Shinbu

Theravada Shinbyu

Shinbyue

Shinbyu

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Question 9 of 10

9. Myanmar has around three state-run newspapers. Which newspaper discusses most about the military and government? Hint

Myanma Ah Lin

Myanmar Times

The Mirror

The New Light of Myanmar

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Question 10 of 10

10. To call from an international country to Myanmar, what is the calling code? Hint

+951

+95

+90

+59

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Myanmar's total area is around the same as which U.S state?

Answer: Texas

Myanmar is the largest country in mainland Southeast Asia and the 40th largest in the world. With an area of approximately 658,000 km2 it has a slightly higher total area than Texas and is slightly bigger than Afghanistan.

2. Myanmar's highest point is the Hkakabo Razi of which the top is an ice mountain. Which state is it located in?

Answer: Kachin

Hkakabo Razi is around 6000 metres high. It is located in Kachin state which is in the higher parts of Myanmar. It is already very cold on the base of Hkakabo Razi, so the peak will be freezing cold.

3. Myanmar and Thailand are two of the three countries that are part of the 'Golden Triangle' that produces opium. Which country is the third one?

Answer: Laos

In the Golden Triangle, many drugs are produced that are distributed to the outer world. Heroin is also largely produced in that area. Opium poppy farming has recently declined. Vietnam is sometimes also considered a part of the Golden Triangle.

4. Myanmar produces 90% of what type of jewellery in the world?

Answer: rubies

Located in the north of Mandalay is the "Valley of Rubies" where rubies are abundant. Thailand buys most of Myanmar's rubies. Every year, Myanmar auctions for rubies and other jewels.

5. Myanmar's New Year is in April. It is also the time to celebrate the most famous and active festival in Myanmar. What is the name of this particular festival?

Answer: Water Festival

The Water Festival, or Thingyan, is celebrated in Myanmar. It is a time of celebration where people sprinkle and splash water as a symbol of washing away sins and bad luck from the previous year. It is also celebrated in Thailand.

6. Apart from rice cultivation in the Irawaddy river system, forestry is another productive industry. This timber forested in Myanmar, has the world's largest remaining supply.

Answer: Teak

There are about 250 different species of trees in Myanmar and 50 of these have been forrested quite extensively.

7. The official language of Myanmar is Burmese. It is largely related to which language?

Answer: Tibetan

Myanmar's language is very similar to Tibetan. Some words are similar in context. Its script is mostly circular and straight-line characters.

8. Myanmar's dominant religion is Buddhism. Young Buddhists boys around the age of 12 enter a monastery and they celebrate a particular ceremony. What is the Burmese name for the ceremony?

Answer: Shinbyu

"Shinbyu" is a ceremony where young boys enter a monastery. They stay there for around one week. The boy family will give donations and the whole township will help celebrate the ceremony. Girls have ear-piercing ceremonies.

9. Myanmar has around three state-run newspapers. Which newspaper discusses most about the military and government?

Answer: The New Light of Myanmar

"The New Light of Myanmar" is a nationalized newspaper that features the military, government practices and military officials. It is the longest running circulated newspaper in Myanmar.

10. To call from an international country to Myanmar, what is the calling code?

Answer: +95

+95 is the calling code to Myanmar. The price to call is usually expensive due to political restraints.
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Source: Author kaung30

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