Shwedagon Pagoda - Quiz
Shwedagon Pagoda
  • 1. How many planets does Burmese astrology recognize?
A) 8
B) 7
C) 9
D) 10
  • 2. Which planet is considered the king of all planets in Burmese astrology?
A) Jupiter
B) Sun
C) Rahu
D) Ketu
  • 3. At what time does Wednesday become Rahu's day?
A) Midnight
B) 6:00 p.m.
C) Noon
D) 6:00 a.m.
  • 4. What animal represents Sunday in the planetary posts?
A) Lion
B) Tiger
C) Mouse
D) Garuda
  • 5. What animal represents Monday in the planetary posts?
A) Tiger
B) Nāga
C) Lion
D) Guinea pig
  • 6. What animal represents Tuesday in the planetary posts?
A) Mouse
B) Tiger
C) Garuda
D) Lion
  • 7. What animal represents Wednesday morning?
A) Tuskless elephant
B) Mouse
C) Tusked elephant
D) Lion
  • 8. What animal represents Wednesday afternoon?
A) Tuskless elephant
B) Nāga
C) Tiger
D) Tusked elephant
  • 9. What animal represents Thursday?
A) Garuda
B) Guinea pig
C) Lion
D) Mouse
  • 10. What animal represents Friday?
A) Guinea pig
B) Mouse
C) Tuskless elephant
D) Tiger
  • 11. What animal represents Saturday?
A) Nāga
B) Tusked elephant
C) Lion
D) Garuda
  • 12. What shape is the plinth of the stupa?
A) Square
B) Circular
C) Hexagonal
D) Octagonal
  • 13. In what direction is it customary to circumnavigate the stupa?
A) Clockwise
B) Southward
C) Northward
D) Counter-clockwise
  • 14. What is the name of the prayer and wish ritual performed by pouring water on a Buddha image?
A) Purification Ritual
B) Offering Ritual
C) Naming Ritual
D) Blessing Ritual
  • 15. What is located at the base of the post behind the Buddha image?
A) A monk
B) A bell
C) A guardian angel
D) A donation box
  • 16. How much was the entrance fee for foreigners in December 2017?
A) Ks.20,000
B) Ks.5,000
C) Ks.15,000
D) Ks.10,000
  • 17. According to Hindu astrology, what does Ketu represent?
A) The Sun
B) The king of all planets
C) A tiger
D) Ascending and Descending Nodes
  • 18. What items might a pilgrim buy to place at the stupa?
A) Flowers, candles, and flags
B) Water, food, and incense
C) Money, gold, and gems
D) Statues, books, and bells
  • 19. What determines a Burmese Buddhist's planetary post?
A) The month they were born
B) The day of the week they were born
C) Their zodiac sign
D) Their family name
  • 20. How many small shrines surround the plinth of the stupa?
A) Six
B) Eight
C) Nine
D) Seven
  • 21. What is the plinth of the Shwedagon Pagoda made of?
A) Reinforced concrete
B) Bricks covered with gold plates
C) Pure silver blocks
D) Solid marble
  • 22. How many diamonds tip the umbrella crown?
A) 2,317
B) 5,448
C) 1,000
D) 76
  • 23. What is the weight of the diamond found at the very top of the pagoda?
A) 5,448 carats
B) 15 carats
C) 2,317 carats
D) 76 carats
  • 24. Which monarch is credited with starting the tradition of donating gold to the pagoda?
A) Queen Shin Saw Pu
B) King Kassapa
C) King Gautama
D) King Kakusandha
  • 25. What type of creatures guard the four entrances of the pagoda?
A) Leogryphs
B) Dragons
C) Lions
D) Elephants
  • 26. Which Buddha is housed at the eastern directional shrine?
A) Kassapa
B) Koṇāgamana
C) Kakusandha
D) Gautama
  • 27. Which Buddha is housed at the northern directional shrine?
A) Gautama
B) Koṇāgamana
C) Kassapa
D) Kakusandha
  • 28. What is located immediately before the diamond bud?
A) A banana bud
B) A flag-shaped vane
C) Inverted lotus petals
D) An umbrella crown
  • 29. Where is the Shwedagon Pagoda platform located?
A) Singuttara Hill
B) Mount Meru
C) The eastern valley
D) The golden plains
  • 30. How are the gold plates attached to the brick structure?
A) Welding
B) Modern adhesive
C) Gold nails
D) Traditional rivets
  • 31. Which Buddha is housed at the southern directional shrine?
A) Koṇāgamana
B) Kassapa
C) Gautama
D) Kakusandha
  • 32. Which Buddha is housed at the western directional shrine?
A) Kassapa
B) Kakusandha
C) Koṇāgamana
D) Gautama
  • 33. How many rubies tip the umbrella crown?
A) 2,317
B) 1,000
C) 76
D) 5,448
  • 34. In which city is the Shwedagon Pagoda located?
A) Bagan
B) Mandalay
C) Naypyidaw
D) Yangon
  • 35. How many previous Buddhas are the relics in the pagoda believed to represent?
A) Five
B) Three
C) Four
D) Eight
  • 36. What is the official name of the Shwedagon Pagoda?
A) Golden Dagon
B) Kyaik Dagon
C) Great Dagon
D) Shwedagon Zedi Daw
  • 37. What is the maximum height permitted for buildings in Yangon according to zoning regulations?
A) 127 metres
B) 170 metres
C) 112 metres
D) 75 metres
  • 38. What event caused the worst damage to the pagoda in 1768?
A) An earthquake
B) A fire
C) A war
D) A lightning strike
  • 39. Who donated a new hti (crown umbrella) to the pagoda in 1871?
A) King Mindon
B) King Binnya U
C) King Dhammazedi
D) King Hsinbyushin
  • 40. During which Burmese month does the Shwedagon Pagoda Festival begin?
A) Kason
B) Thadingyut
C) Nayon
D) Tabaung
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