Quiz For VII

Buddhism started in Bhutan with construction of

• Jampa Lhakhang

  and Kyichu Lhakhang.

• Tamzhing Lhakhang

  and Guru Lhakhang.

• Kenchosum Lhakhang

  and Kyichu Lhakhang.

• Khewang Lhakhang

  and Sewgang Lhakhang.

The great great great grand father of Gyalsey Jigme Namgyal was

• First Druk Gyalpo Ugyen Wangchuck

• Second Druk Gyalpo Jigme Wangchuck

• Third Druk Gyalpo Jigme Dorji Wangchuck

• Fourth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck

Gyalsey Jigme Namgyal turns 6 years old this year. How old will he be in the year 2050?

• 32

• 34

• 35

• 30

Bhutan was also known for many centuries as Lho Mon Kha Zhi (the Southern Mon of Four Approaches). Historians referred it to the four gateways, namely

• Dungsamkha in the west,

  Pagsamkha in the North, Dalingkha in the East, and Tatsherkha in the South.

• Dungsamkha in the North,

  Pagsamkha in the West, Dalingkha in the South, and Tatsherkha in the East.

• Dungsamkha in the east,

  Pagsamkha in the south, Dalingkha in the west, and Tatsherkha in the north.

• Dungsamkha in the West,

  Pagsamkha in the North, Dalingkha in the East, and Tatsherkha in the South.

Name the first Europeans who travelled to Bhutan in the 17th century?

• Estevao Cacella and

  Joao Cabral,

• George Bogle and Ashley Eden

• John Claude White and Charles Bell

• Dr. Hamilton and Samuel Davies

Among the Four Queens of His Majesty the Druk Gyalpo, who is the queen mother of His Majesty the Fifth Druk Gyalpo?

• Azhi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck

• Azhi Tshering Pem Wangchuck

• Azhi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck

• Azhi Sangay Choden Wangchuck

What do we call in English for 'dramnyen' a musical instrument?

• Bhutanese Guitar

• Bhutanese Lute

• Guitar

• Bhutanese Ehru

Pema Lingpa was born at Baribrang above the village of Chel located on the slope between Mebar Tsho and Kunzang Drak in Tang, Bumthang. He was born on the 15th day of the first month of the Iron Horse year, corresponding to _______CE

• 1540

• 5014

• 1450

• 5401

Which Civilization is the oldest civilisation in the world?

• Mesopotamian

• Egyptian

• Indus

• Chinese

Choetse Poenlop is the other name for

• Daga Poenlop

• Paro Poenlop

• Trongsa Poenlop

• Thimphu Poenlop