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Vacationing in Vietnam Trivia Quiz

The country of Vietnam is a beautiful and mysterious land. Take a look at some of the places you can visit.

A photo quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
dcpddc478

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3 mins

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Photo Quiz

Quiz #
393,844

Updated
Sep 01 22

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Turtle Tower is located in Hanoi on which lake? Hint

Red Lake

Sword Lake

Swan Lake

Ruby Lake

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Question 2 of 10

2. Also located in Hanoi is the Presidential Palace which is painted which color? Hint

Blue

White

Red

Yellow

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is another name for the Tay Do castle? Hint

Fortress of Good Luck

Pomafay palace

Citadel of the Hồ Dynasty

Koo Koo castle

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Vietnam National Convention Center is a lovely building, and can be found in which city of Vietnam? Hint

Ho Chi Minh City

Da Nang

Hanoi

Hue

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Question 5 of 10

5. What type of tree is located beside the Giac Lam Pagoda? Hint

Bodhi

Logwood

Jacaranda

Monkey Puzzle

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Chua Cau is which of these? Hint

Malaysian Temple

Ceylonese Pagoda

Japanese covered bridge

Laotian burial platform

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Question 7 of 10

7. Another amazing sight to see is what tower, located in Ho Chi Minh City? Hint

Mazda Corp. Tower

Sumo Sunrest Tower

Conoco Tower

Bitexco Financial Tower

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Pagoda of the Celestial Lady sits on the northern bank of which river in Hue? Hint

Mekong River

Saigon River

Han River

Perfume River

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Question 9 of 10

9. What are the underground tunnels under Ho Chi Minh City called? Hint

Củ Chi tunnels

Kartoom labyrinth

Panong passageways

Moomo Maze

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Question 10 of 10

10. This is the buddha in Thich Ca Phat Dai pagoda in Vung Tau.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Turtle Tower is located in Hanoi on which lake?

Answer: Sword Lake

The 17th century building Turtle Tower was erected under King Le Thanh Tong. It is a small tower in the middle of Sword Lake, Hanoi. It isn't accessible to visitors so you can only see it from the shore of the lake.

2. Also located in Hanoi is the Presidential Palace which is painted which color?

Answer: Yellow

This bright yellow building is of Italian design and was built for the Governor-General of French Indochina. The inside of this building is closed to the public but they are allowed to stroll around the Palace grounds.

3. What is another name for the Tay Do castle?

Answer: Citadel of the Hồ Dynasty

The Tay Do Castle in the Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam is also known as the Citadel of the Hồ Dynasty. It is the remains of a late 14th century castle constructed from stone blocks.

4. The Vietnam National Convention Center is a lovely building, and can be found in which city of Vietnam?

Answer: Hanoi

The Vietnam National Convention Center is the largest convention center in Vietnam and was built in 2004 in Hanoi. It has hosted many big events such as the 2006 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and the 12th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam in 2016.

5. What type of tree is located beside the Giac Lam Pagoda?

Answer: Bodhi

This bodhi tree stands in the gardens at Giac Lam Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh City. The bodhi is the tree that Prince Siddhartha sat under while gaining enlightenment to become Gautama Buddha.

6. The Chua Cau is which of these?

Answer: Japanese covered bridge

The Chua Cau was a bridge built as a weapon of ancient people to deter the monster Mamazu. Erected in the Japanese style of a covered bridge in 1593, this bridge shows the influence that Japan has had on Vietnam. This bridge is located in Hoi An and is a popular thoroughfare.

7. Another amazing sight to see is what tower, located in Ho Chi Minh City?

Answer: Bitexco Financial Tower

When the Bitexco Financial Tower was erected in 2010 it was the tallest building in Vietnam. The horizontal projecting floor that can be seen in the photograph at Floor 52 is a helipad. Three floors below this is a public observation deck.

8. The Pagoda of the Celestial Lady sits on the northern bank of which river in Hue?

Answer: Perfume River

This pagoda is located on the Perfume River which receives its name from flowers from orchards upriver falling into the water, giving the river a perfume-like aroma. The pagoda was erected in 1601 and is the unofficial symbol of the city of Hue.

9. What are the underground tunnels under Ho Chi Minh City called?

Answer: Củ Chi tunnels

The Cu Chi tunnels are part of a much larger network of tunnels that spread under much of the country. They were constructed during the Vietnam War and are now a popular tourist attraction. They were used by the Americans as well as the Viet Cong.

10. This is the buddha in Thich Ca Phat Dai pagoda in Vung Tau.

Answer: True

This is the Buddah statue in the Thich Ca Phat Dai pagoda. It is 15 ft. tall and sits on a pedestal that is 6 ft tall that is shaped like a lotus. It is one of the many statues of Buddah that can be seen in Vietnam.

Source: Author dcpddc478

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