Myanmar Quiz Part 2: Temples of Bagan and Tea Leaf Salad

How well do you know Myanmar?

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

• 1. What is "Mohinga," often considered the national dish of Myanmar?

  • (A) A grilled meat skewer
  • (B) A rice noodle soup with fish, often eaten for breakfast
  • (C) A sweet coconut milk dessert
  • (D) A spicy vegetable curry

• 2. What is a "longyi," the traditional garment worn by both men and women in Myanmar?

  • (A) A type of hat
  • (B) A sheet of cloth worn like a sarong or skirt
  • (C) A heavy woolen coat
  • (D) A pair of loose-fitting trousers

• 3. What is "Thanaka," a yellowish-white paste seen on the faces of many Burmese people?

  • (A) A type of religious marking
  • (B) A cosmetic paste used for sun protection and skincare
  • (C) A symbol of marital status
  • (D) A temporary tattoo for festivals

• 4. The ancient city of Bagan is famous for what remarkable feature?

  • (A) Its extensive network of underground tunnels
  • (B) Its location on a high mountain peak
  • (C) Having over 2,000 remaining Buddhist temples, pagodas, and stupas
  • (D) Being the largest modern city in the country

• 5. What is a common social custom when visiting a pagoda or monastery in Myanmar?

  • (A) Wearing shoes and socks is required
  • (B) Speaking loudly to show respect
  • (C) Removing one's shoes and dressing modestly (covering shoulders and knees)
  • (D) Taking photographs with flash is encouraged

• 6. What is "Lahpet Thoke," a unique and popular dish in Myanmar?

  • (A) A salad made from pickled tea leaves
  • (B) A type of sweet rice cake
  • (C) A soup made with coconut milk
  • (D) A deep-fried insect snack

• 7. What is the dominant religion in Myanmar?

  • (A) Hinduism
  • (B) Christianity
  • (C) Islam
  • (D) Theravada Buddhism

• 8. How is seniority and respect for elders (Pone) demonstrated in Burmese culture?

  • (A) By being overly familiar and casual
  • (B) Through specific vocabulary, bowing the head slightly, and not sitting higher than them
  • (C) By challenging their opinions directly
  • (D) By avoiding any physical contact

• 9. What is the Thingyan festival?

  • (A) The festival of lights
  • (B) The Burmese New Year Water Festival, where people splash water on each other
  • (C) A harvest festival
  • (D) A day of silent meditation

• 10. What is a common characteristic of family structure in Myanmar?

  • (A) Children are expected to leave home as soon as they turn 18
  • (B) The nuclear family is the only recognized unit
  • (C) Strong emphasis on the extended family, with multiple generations often living together
  • (D) Elders are usually sent to live in separate homes