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ASEAN QUIZ 16
Topic : Major Festivals and Celebrations in Southeast Asia
Name ………………………………………....... No. ……… Class ………
Choose the correct answer.
1. Which of the following countries has the world’s longest Christmas
season?
1. Indonesia
3. The Philippines
2. Vietnam
4. Singapore
2. When is the National Day of Brunei Darussalam?
1. 9 August
3. 9 November
2. 4 January
4. 23 February
3. What Indian festival is popular known as the “Festival of Lights”?
1. Deepavali
3. Thai Pongal
2. Thaipusam
4. Vishu
4. What celebration is Myanmar New Year Water Festival?
1. Shwe Kyet Yet
3. Yadana Gu Nat
2. Thingyan
4. The Thadingyut
5. What month, according to the Islamic calendar, is the holiest time of the
year for Muslims?
1. Shawal
3. Ramadan
2. Safar
4. Rabi-Al-Awwal
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6. What festival celebrates the birth, enlightenment and passing away of
Buddha?
1. Vesak Day
3. Asalha Puja Day
2. Makha Puja Day
4. Buddhist Lent Day
7. What Islamic holy festival is celebrated to mark the end of the annual
pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia ?
1. Hari Raya Aidilfitri
3. Maulid Nabi
2. Day of Ashura
4. Eid al-Adha
8. What Chinese festival is also known as the “Mooncake Festival”?
1. Chinese New Year
3. Mid-Autumn Festival
2. Hungry Ghost Festival
4. Duanwu Festival
9. What festival is held to request seasonal rainfall for farming from the God
of Rain in Laos?
1. Boun Pavet
3. Boun Khoun Khao
2. Boun Bang fai
4. Boun Haw Khao Padub Din
10. Which of the following countries does not celebrate its independence day?
1. Malaysia
3. Singapore
2. Indonesia
4. Thailand
This quiz was originally created by Ekachai Phaichamnan.
Creation Date : 22 December 2012.
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