Myanmar Quiz - 38 Trivia Questions!

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Discover the rich culture, history, and diverse landscapes of Myanmar in the Myanmar Quiz. Explore the country's traditions, iconic landmarks, and the challenges it has faced on its path to democracy.

What disease is most prevalent among sex workers and intravenous drug users in Myanmar?

AIDS
HIV
malaria
Tuberculosis

Who was the first Prime Minister of Burma?

Ba Maw
The Nobel Prize in Literature
Myaw Oo
Yangon

Who was the first Burmese to be elected Secretary-General of the United Nations?

Myitkyina Thant
U Thant
Thein Sein
Thant Minhua

Which pro-democracy leader was released from house arrest in Burma in 2011?

The Dalai Lama
The Nobel Peace Prize
Myint Thin Min
Aung San Suu Kyi

Who is the UN's Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict?

UNICEF
UN Secretary-General
Radhika Coomaraswamy
Sally K. Baker

Who led a military coup in Burma in 1962?

Mya Thant
The US
Mya Hlaing
Ne Win

Who was elected President of Burma in March 2016?

Htin Kyaw
Myint Thiin Thant
The Dalai Lama
Myanmar

Which two countries vetoed a United Nations General Assembly resolution calling on Burma to respect human rights?

China and India
Russia and the United States
China and Russia
Russia and China

What was the capital of Burma during the British colonial era?

Rangoon
The capital of the US
Myanmar
The United Kingdom

What is the worst environmental issue in Myanmar, according to the World Economic Forum's 2016 environmental performance index?

The loss of natural resources
Pollution
Water pollution
Air quality

Which Asian country has a fertility rate of 3.18 children per woman?

South Korea
Indonesia
India
Cambodia

What was the name of the British troops who fought against the Japanese in Burma during World War II?

British soldiers
British army
Chindits
British troops

What is the most widespread religion in Burma?

Hinduism
The church of the East
Theravada
Buddhism

What is the main religion in Myanmar?

Hinduism
The Christian church
Buddhists
Hindus

What was the name of the first Burmese silent film, released in 1920?

The Story of Myitta
The Myths of Myanmar
Myitta Ne Thuya
Myitta Ne Tuya

What was the last Burmese city to be occupied by British forces?

Myitkyina
Mandalay
Thangkhai
Yangon

In which Swiss resort is the annual World Economic Forum held?

Geneva
Bern
Zurich
Davos

Which Asian country is bordered by China and Myanmar?

Indonesia
Thailand
Myanmar
India

Who is the US Secretary of State?

Hillary Rodham Clinton
John Kerry
Hillary Clinton
Michelle Obama

Burma is the world's largest exporter of what crop?

Cotton
Bananas
Rice
Peanuts

What is the name of the armed forces of Myanmar?

Tatmadaw
Myanmar Armed Forces
Myanmar army
Myanmar Police

Which country reopened diplomatic relations with Burma in January 2012?

China
Japan
South Korea
United States

What is the main cause of the declining fertility rate in the developing world?

Education
Marriage
Economic growth
Higher education

What was the name of the Burmese kingdom that ruled the Irrawaddy valley in the 14th and 15th centuries?

The Kingdom of Myanmar
Ava
Yangon
The Kingdom of Burma

The Republic of the Union of Myanmar is more commonly known by what name?

Myanmar
Burma

Which Asian country is not a member of the Commonwealth of Nations?

Myanmar
Pakistan
Nepal
India

Which city-state was founded in the 9th century by the Bamar people?

Theravada Buddhism
Bagan - Baganese border.
Yangon
Bagan

What is the name of the dominant ethnic group in Burma?

Bamar
Mon
Mons
Karenni

What precious stone is produced in the Mogok Valley, north of Mandalay, Burma?

Gold
Diamonds
Rubies
Blue diamonds

What is the name of the wood used to make furniture from the dense tropical forest that covers most of Burma?

Teak trees
Teakwood
Teak wood
Teak

Who was the US Vice-President at the time of the Burma coup?

Bill Clinton
Obama
George W Bush
Joe Biden

What is the longest river in Burma?

Yangtze River
Yangtze
Irrawaddy
The Irrawaddy River

What is the name of the type of weather system that affects the country of Burma?

The cyclone
The monsoon
Tropical storm
Monsoon

Who was elected President of Burma in 2010?

Myanmar's leader
Thein Sein's wife
Yangon
Thein Sein

In what year did the civil war in Thailand begin?

2009
2021
2010
2003

Which organisation replaced the election commission in Zimbabwe in 2011?

National Democratic Union
Military
The UN
National Police

What colour is the conflict zone on a map of Myanmar?

Blue
Red
Yellow
Green

Who was the King of Burma in the 16th century?

Myitkyina
The King of Siam
Bayinnaung
Myintsoo
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