Nepal Quiz Part 2: Himalayan Peaks, Prayer Flags, and Sherpa Culture

How well do you know Nepal? Part 2

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

• 1. What is a "stupa" in the context of Nepalese religious architecture?

  • (A) A royal palace
  • (B) A Hindu temple
  • (C) A dome-shaped Buddhist shrine
  • (D) A public marketplace

• 2. What is the traditional greeting in Nepal?

  • (A) A handshake
  • (B) A bow
  • (C) Saying "Namaste" with palms pressed together
  • (D) A wave

• 3. What is a "momo"?

  • (A) A type of spicy noodle soup
  • (B) A steamed or fried dumpling filled with meat or vegetables
  • (C) A sweet rice pudding
  • (D) A type of flatbread

• 4. What is the significance of the family in Nepalese culture?

  • (A) The family is the most important social unit, with a strong emphasis on respecting elders
  • (B) Individualism is valued more than family
  • (C) The nuclear family is the only important structure
  • (D) Family members rarely live together

• 5. What is a "Thangka"?

  • (A) A traditional musical instrument
  • (B) A Tibetan Buddhist painting on cotton or silk
  • (C) A type of prayer wheel
  • (D) A ceremonial dagger

• 6. What is a key aspect of social etiquette when visiting a Nepalese home?

  • (A) It is polite to refuse food and drink
  • (B) You should always keep your shoes on
  • (C) Accepting hospitality is important, and you should remove your shoes before entering
  • (D) Arriving exactly on time is considered rude

• 7. What is the "Khukuri"?

  • (A) A traditional hat
  • (B) A type of drum
  • (C) A forward-curving knife associated with the Gurkha soldiers
  • (D) A stringed instrument

• 8. How is social hierarchy typically observed in Nepal?

  • (A) It is a very egalitarian society
  • (B) Age and status are important, and respect is shown through language and behavior
  • (C) The youngest person is always served first
  • (D) There are no formal titles used

• 9. What is a common custom regarding the use of hands?

  • (A) The left hand is used for eating
  • (B) The right hand is considered pure and should be used for eating and giving/receiving items
  • (C) It does not matter which hand is used
  • (D) Both hands should be used for all tasks

• 10. What is the significance of the Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu?

  • (A) It is the king's palace
  • (B) It is one of the largest stupas in the world and a major pilgrimage site for Buddhists
  • (C) It is a Hindu cremation ground
  • (D) It is a modern shopping complex