Laos Quiz Part 2: Land of a Million Elephants, Luang Prabang, and Sticky Rice

How well do you know Laos? Part 2

Test your knowledge of Laos 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 traditional Lao skirt worn by women?

  • (A) Sinh
  • (B) Sarong
  • (C) Longyi
  • (D) Sampot

• 2. The Plain of Jars is a mysterious archaeological landscape in Laos. What are the jars believed to have been used for?

  • (A) Storing water
  • (B) Funerary practices
  • (C) Storing food
  • (D) Making wine

• 3. What is a "baci" ceremony?

  • (A) A traditional wedding
  • (B) A ritual to celebrate important events and welcome guests
  • (C) A coming-of-age ceremony
  • (D) A harvest festival

• 4. What is the name of the large waterfall on the Mekong River in southern Laos, one of the widest in the world?

  • (A) Kuang Si Falls
  • (B) Khone Phapheng Falls
  • (C) Tat Sae Falls
  • (D) Tad Fane Falls

• 5. What is a common characteristic of the Lao communication style?

  • (A) Loud and direct
  • (B) Polite, gentle, and avoiding confrontation
  • (C) Very formal and rigid
  • (D) Using a lot of humor and sarcasm

• 6. What is "khao niao"?

  • (A) A type of noodle soup
  • (B) Sticky rice, a staple food
  • (C) A spicy papaya salad
  • (D) A fermented fish paste

• 7. The city of Luang Prabang is a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its fusion of what two architectural styles?

  • (A) Chinese and Thai
  • (B) Traditional Lao and French colonial
  • (C) Khmer and Vietnamese
  • (D) Indian and Burmese

• 8. What is the "tak bat"?

  • (A) The daily morning alms-giving ceremony for monks
  • (B) A traditional boat race
  • (C) A rocket festival
  • (D) A shadow puppet show

• 9. What is a popular sport in Laos, also known as kick volleyball?

  • (A) Muay Lao
  • (B) Sepak takraw
  • (C) Chinlone
  • (D) Bokator

• 10. What is a major environmental and humanitarian issue in Laos?

  • (A) Air pollution
  • (B) Unexploded ordnance (UXO) from the Vietnam War
  • (C) Overpopulation
  • (D) Desertification