- 1. What is the capital city of Kyrgyzstan?
A) Almaty
B) Tashkent
C) Dushanbe
D) Bishkek
- 2. Which mountain range dominates the landscape of Kyrgyzstan?
A) Atlas Mountains
B) Andes
C) Himalayas
D) Tian Shan
- 3. Which lake is located in Kyrgyzstan and is the second-largest alpine lake in the world?
A) Issyk-Kul
B) Titicaca
C) Baikal
D) Victoria
- 4. What is the traditional nomadic dwelling of the Kyrgyz people called?
A) Teepee
B) Igloo
C) Yurt
D) Hut
- 5. In what year did Kyrgyzstan gain independence from the Soviet Union?
A) 1975
B) 1991
C) 1985
D) 2000
- 6. Which famous Silk Road city is located in Kyrgyzstan?
A) Kashgar
B) Tashkent
C) Osh
D) Samarkand
- 7. What is the national dish of Kyrgyzstan?
A) Shashlik
B) Plov
C) Beshbarmak
D) Samsa
- 8. Which sport is popular in Kyrgyzstan and involves mounted horseback riders throwing a goat carcass into a goal?
A) Skiing
B) Wrestling
C) Football
D) Kok-boru
- 9. Which mountain pass connects Kyrgyzstan with China?
A) Khunjerab Pass
B) Rohtang Pass
C) Torugart Pass
D) Karakoram Pass
- 10. What is the traditional fermented drink made from mare's milk in Kyrgyzstan called?
A) Kumis
B) Kefir
C) Ayran
D) Chalap
- 11. Which ancient city near Talas is believed to be the site of the Battle of Talas?
A) Taraz
B) Samarkand
C) Bukhara
D) Khujand
- 12. What is the traditional Kyrgyz felt rug typically used for interior decoration or as a saddle blanket called?
A) Kurak
B) Shyrdak
C) Boz-ui
D) Koshok
- 13. Who was the first president of Kyrgyzstan?
A) Kurmanbek Bakiyev
B) Sooronbay Jeenbekov
C) Askar Akayev
D) Almazbek Atambayev
- 14. What traditional music instrument is often played during ceremonies and celebrations in Kyrgyzstan?
A) Saz
B) Santur
C) Komuz
D) Dombra
- 15. Which event held annually in Kyrgyzstan celebrates the horse-riding and falconry traditions of nomadic peoples?
A) Eagle Festival
B) Silk Road Festival
C) Nomad Games
D) Yurt Festival
- 16. What is the currency of Kyrgyzstan?
A) Tenge
B) Ruble
C) Dinar
D) Som
- 17. What is the meaning of the name Kyrgyzstan?
A) Land of the nomads
B) Valley of flowers
C) Land of the forty tribes
D) Mountain paradise
- 18. Which historical empire once controlled parts of present-day Kyrgyzstan?
A) British Empire
B) Mongol Empire
C) Inca Empire
D) Roman Empire
- 19. What is a popular winter sport in Kyrgyzstan?
A) Synchronized swimming
B) Skiing
C) Golf
D) Surfing
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