Maldives Quiz Part 2: Atolls, Overwater Bungalows, and Underwater Wonders

How well do you know the Maldives? Part 2

Test your knowledge of the Maldives 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 Maldivian boat?

  • (A) Dhoni
  • (B) Luzzu
  • (C) Pirogue
  • (D) Dhow

• 2. What is "Bodu Beru"?

  • (A) A traditional dish
  • (B) A traditional form of music and dance
  • (C) A type of clothing
  • (D) A religious festival

• 3. The Maldives is the world's lowest-lying country, with an average ground-level elevation of what?

  • (A) 1.5 meters
  • (B) 5 meters
  • (C) 10 meters
  • (D) 20 meters

• 4. Who was the first president of the Maldives?

  • (A) Maumoon Abdul Gayoom
  • (B) Mohamed Amin Didi
  • (C) Ibrahim Nasir
  • (D) Mohamed Nasheed

• 5. What is a common feature of Maldivian culture?

  • (A) A strong influence from South Asian and Arab cultures
  • (B) A purely African culture
  • (C) A purely Southeast Asian culture
  • (D) A strong European influence

• 6. What is the name of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the Maldives?

  • (A) Baa Atoll
  • (B) Ari Atoll
  • (C) Addu Atoll
  • (D) Malé Atoll

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

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

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

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

• 9. What is a "libaas"?

  • (A) A traditional dress worn by women
  • (B) A type of food
  • (C) A musical instrument
  • (D) A folk dance

• 10. What is a major environmental threat to the Maldives?

  • (A) Deforestation
  • (B) Sea-level rise
  • (C) Air pollution
  • (D) Desertification