Batak Group

1. What island in Indonesia are the Batak people primarily from?

• Java

• Sumatra

• Bali

• Sulawesi

What is the traditional house of the Batak called?

• Rumah Bolon

• Rumah Gadang

• • Rumah Joglo

• • Rumah Panggung

3. Name the lake that is significant to Batak culture.

• Lake Toba

• Lake Maninjau

• Lake Singkarak

• Lake Poso

4. What is the main religion practiced by most Batak people today?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Christianity

5. Which Batak sub-ethnic group is the largest?

• • Batak Karo

• Batak Toba

• Batak Mandailing

• Batak Simalungun

6. What is the Batak traditional script called?

• Surat Batak

• Jawi

• Kawi

• Pallava

Which Batak cultural tradition involves singing, dancing, and eating together, and sometimes takes days to finish?

• • Saman

• Reog

• Horja

• Barong

8. What is a common last name (marga) among Batak people?

• • Siregar

• • Simanjuntak

• • Situmorang

• All the above

9. What musical instrument, made from bamboo, is popular in Batak culture?

• • Kolintang

• • Sasando

• • Taganing

• Angklung

Is Batak cuisine typically known for being halal or non-halal (includes pork)?

• Halal

• Non-halal

• Vegetarian

• Vegan