Sri Lanka Quiz Part 2: Tea Trails, Ancient Rocks, and Cricket

How well do you know Sri Lanka? Part 2

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

• 1. What is a common gesture of greeting in Sri Lanka?

  • (A) A handshake
  • (B) Placing palms together and saying "Ayubowan" (may you live long)
  • (C) A hug
  • (D) A wave

• 2. What is the significance of the "Esala Perahera" festival in Kandy?

  • (A) It is a harvest festival.
  • (B) It is a grand Buddhist festival that honors the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha.
  • (C) It is a celebration of the New Year.
  • (D) It is a festival of lights.

• 3. What is a key aspect of dining etiquette in Sri Lanka?

  • (A) Using the left hand to eat
  • (B) It is polite to use the right hand for eating and handling food
  • (C) Finishing every last grain of rice is considered rude
  • (D) Talking during the meal is discouraged

• 4. What is the role of the family in Sri Lankan society?

  • (A) The family is the central unit, and the well-being of the group is prioritized over the individual
  • (B) Individualism is highly encouraged
  • (C) The nuclear family is the only important structure
  • (D) Elders have little say in family matters

• 5. What is "Arrack," a traditional Sri Lankan spirit?

  • (A) A type of beer
  • (B) A distilled alcoholic drink typically produced from the fermented sap of coconut flowers
  • (C) A sweet, non-alcoholic fruit punch
  • (D) A spiced tea

• 6. What is a common characteristic of communication style in Sri Lanka?

  • (A) Very direct and blunt
  • (B) Indirect communication is often preferred to avoid causing offense
  • (C) Emotionless and flat
  • (D) Use of very little body language

• 7. What is a "Tuk-tuk" in Sri Lanka?

  • (A) A type of boat
  • (B) A three-wheeled auto-rickshaw used as a common form of transport
  • (C) A traditional food
  • (D) A musical instrument

• 8. What is the significance of the head wobble in Sri Lankan communication?

  • (A) It always means "no"
  • (B) It is a versatile gesture that can mean "yes," "no," or "maybe," depending on the context
  • (C) It is considered a rude gesture
  • (D) It only means "I don't know"

• 9. What is a common custom when visiting a temple in Sri Lanka?

  • (A) Wearing shoes is required
  • (B) Dressing modestly (covering shoulders and knees) and removing shoes before entering
  • (C) Taking photos with flash is encouraged
  • (D) Speaking loudly is a sign of respect

• 10. What is the concept of "saving face" in Sri Lankan culture?

  • (A) It is not an important concept
  • (B) It is very important; people will go to great lengths to avoid causing embarrassment to themselves or others
  • (C) It only applies to business situations
  • (D) It means being brutally honest at all times