Bhutan Quiz Part 2: Land of the Thunder Dragon

How well do you know Bhutan? Part 2

Test your knowledge of Bhutan with these 10 new questions. Choose the best answer for each question and see your score at the end!

• 1. What is the name of the famous monastery that clings to a cliff in the Paro Valley?

  • (A) Paro Taktsang or Tiger's Nest
  • (B) Punakha Dzong
  • (C) Tashichho Dzong
  • (D) Rinpung Dzong

• 2. What is "Druk Yul", the local name for Bhutan, translated as?

  • (A) Land of the High Passes
  • (B) Land of the Thunder Dragon
  • (C) Land of the Red Panda
  • (D) Land of the Peaceful Dragon

• 3. Who is the current king of Bhutan?

  • (A) Jigme Singye Wangchuck
  • (B) Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
  • (C) Jigme Dorji Wangchuck
  • (D) Ugyen Wangchuck

• 4. What is a common feature of Bhutanese architecture?

  • (A) Glass and steel
  • (B) Intricate woodwork and colorful paintings
  • (C) Minimalist design
  • (D) Use of concrete and bricks

• 5. What is a major environmental policy in Bhutan?

  • (A) To be carbon neutral
  • (B) To maintain at least 60% of the country under forest cover
  • (C) To ban all plastic
  • (D) To have no cars

• 6. What is the name of the national sport of Bhutan?

  • (A) Archery
  • (B) Khuru (darts)
  • (C) Digor (shot put-like game)
  • (D) Pundo (shot put)

• 7. What is a "phallus painting"?

  • (A) A traditional symbol of fertility and good luck
  • (B) A form of modern art
  • (C) A religious icon
  • (D) A political statement

• 8. What is a common characteristic of the communication style in Bhutan?

  • (A) Loud and direct
  • (B) Polite and respectful
  • (C) Very informal
  • (D) Using a lot of humor

• 9. What is the most popular sport in Bhutan, besides archery?

  • (A) Basketball
  • (B) Cricket
  • (C) Football (Soccer)
  • (D) Volleyball

• 10. What is a "dzong"?

  • (A) A type of fortress-monastery
  • (B) A traditional house
  • (C) A market
  • (D) A bridge