Brunei Quiz Part 2: The Abode of Peace, Water Villages, and Oil Wealth

How well do you know Brunei? Part 2

Test your knowledge of Brunei 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 water village in Bandar Seri Begawan?

  • (A) Kampong Ayer
  • (B) Tonlé Sap
  • (C) Inle Lake
  • (D) Ganvie

• 2. What is "Minyak Gosok"?

  • (A) A type of food
  • (B) A traditional medicated oil
  • (C) A musical instrument
  • (D) A folk dance

• 3. Who is the current Sultan of Brunei?

  • (A) Omar Ali Saifuddien III
  • (B) Hassanal Bolkiah
  • (C) Al-Muhtadee Billah
  • (D) Abdul Mateen

• 4. What is a common feature of Bruneian culture?

  • (A) A strong emphasis on Islamic values
  • (B) A secular society
  • (C) A matriarchal society
  • (D) A nomadic lifestyle

• 5. What is a major environmental feature of Brunei?

  • (A) Deserts
  • (B) Its extensive rainforests
  • (C) High mountains
  • (D) A long coastline

• 6. What is the name of the national park that is a popular ecotourism destination?

  • (A) Ulu Temburong National Park
  • (B) Taman Negara
  • (C) Bako National Park
  • (D) Gunung Mulu National Park

• 7. What is a common characteristic of the communication style in Brunei?

  • (A) Very direct and blunt
  • (B) Polite and indirect
  • (C) Loud and boisterous
  • (D) Using few gestures

• 8. What is the most popular sport in Brunei?

  • (A) Sepak takraw
  • (B) Badminton
  • (C) Football (Soccer)
  • (D) Pencak silat

• 9. What is a "jong sarat"?

  • (A) A traditional cloth with gold or silver threads
  • (B) A type of food
  • (C) A musical instrument
  • (D) A folk dance

• 10. What is a staple drink in Brunei?

  • (A) Coffee
  • (B) Teh Tarik, or pulled tea
  • (C) Coconut water
  • (D) Sugarcane juice