East Timor Quiz Part 2: Tais Weaving, Resistance History, and Rich Coffee

How well do you know East Timor? Part 2

Test your knowledge of East Timor 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 large island that East Timor shares with Indonesia?

  • (A) Borneo
  • (B) Timor
  • (C) New Guinea
  • (D) Sumatra

• 2. What is "tais"?

  • (A) A form of traditional weaving
  • (B) A type of food
  • (C) A musical instrument
  • (D) A folk dance

• 3. Who was the first president of East Timor?

  • (A) José Ramos-Horta
  • (B) Xanana Gusmão
  • (C) Francisco Guterres
  • (D) Taur Matan Ruak

• 4. What is a common feature of Timorese music?

  • (A) The use of the "babodo" and "dadir"
  • (B) Electronic beats
  • (C) A slow tempo
  • (D) A lack of vocals

• 5. What is a major environmental issue in East Timor?

  • (A) Air pollution
  • (B) Deforestation
  • (C) Water scarcity
  • (D) Overpopulation

• 6. What is the name of the strait that separates East Timor from Australia?

  • (A) Torres Strait
  • (B) Timor Sea
  • (C) Bass Strait
  • (D) Arafura Sea

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

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

• 8. What is the most popular sport in East Timor?

  • (A) Basketball
  • (B) Boxing
  • (C) Football (Soccer)
  • (D) Martial arts

• 9. What is a "uma lulik"?

  • (A) A traditional sacred house
  • (B) A type of boat
  • (C) A musical instrument
  • (D) A piece of clothing

• 10. What is a staple drink in East Timor?

  • (A) Palm wine
  • (B) Coffee
  • (C) Hibiscus tea
  • (D) Green tea