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The Territory of Tibet Trivia Quiz

Now a part of China, Tibet has a long history and a very visible landscape.

A multiple-choice quiz by bigdaddypanda. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
bigdaddypanda

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
243,854

Updated
Feb 18 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
459

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Question 1 of 10

1. The average elevation of Tibet is over 4,000 meters.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. Tibet borders many countries. Which of the following does it not border? Hint

Thailand

India

Nepal

Bhutan

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Question 3 of 10

3. How often does it snow in Tibet? Hint

Every month

Daily from November to February

Every other month

Once or twice a year

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Question 4 of 10

4. 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? Hint

Lhasa

Chamdo

Xining

Daofu

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Question 5 of 10

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

They all run west to east

They all run north to south

They are iced over nine months a year

They are over a mile wide

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Question 6 of 10

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

Autonomous region

Province

Prefecture

Commonwealth

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Question 7 of 10

7. Geographically, Tibet can be divided into three areas. Which is not one of those regions? Hint

The Mountain Area

The Outer Arc

The River Gorge

The Northern Plateau

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Question 8 of 10

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

Shannan

Yangtze

Indus

Yellow

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Question 9 of 10

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

Urals

Himalayas

Gobi

Alps

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Great Wall extends to Tibet's eastern border.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The average elevation of Tibet is over 4,000 meters.

Answer: True

Tibet is nicknamed "The Roof of the World". There are several peaks that rise to a height of between 6 - 7,500 meters.

2. Tibet borders many countries. Which of the following does it not border?

Answer: Thailand

Tibet also borders Burma. Inside of China, it borders Qinghai, Sichuan, Yunnan and Xinjiang provinces.

3. How often does it snow in 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.

4. 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?

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.

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

Answer: They all run north to south

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

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

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.

7. Geographically, Tibet can be divided into three areas. Which is not one of those regions?

Answer: The Mountain Area

The Northern Plateau covers one million square kilometers. The Outer Plateau Arc ranges from Baltistan to Xining and covers 3,500 square kilometers. These two areas are home to the vast nomadic peoples of Tibet. The River Gorge Country is only 1/10th of the total Tibetan area, but is the most fertile with trees, grass and other areas that farm well.

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

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.

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

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.

10. The Great Wall extends to Tibet's eastern border.

Answer: False

The Great Wall falls well short of Tibet. When the wall was built, it was built to defend from northern attacks. King Gesar, the most legendary of Tibetan kings, extended Tibet's empire well into China's western section, even past Chengdu. An alliance by marriage created peaceful neighbors.

Source: Author bigdaddypanda

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