Naypyidaw - Quiz
  • 1. What is Naypyidaw?
A) An ancient monument
B) A traditional dish in Myanmar
C) A famous river in Asia
D) The capital city of Myanmar
  • 2. Which city was the previous capital of Myanmar before Naypyidaw?
A) Mandalay
B) Bago
C) Yangon
D) Pyin Oo Lwin
  • 3. The name 'Naypyidaw' means ________ in Burmese.
A) Royal Capital
B) Green Valley
C) Peaceful City
D) Golden Land
  • 4. The design and layout of Naypyidaw is influenced by which ancient city?
A) Mrauk U
B) Bagan
C) Pyu
D) Inwa
  • 5. Which ethnic group makes up a significant portion of Naypyidaw's population?
A) Shan
B) Karen
C) Rakhine
D) Bamar
  • 6. How does Naypyidaw compare in size to other capital cities in the world?
A) Comparable in size to a small town
B) One of the smallest in the world by area
C) One of the largest in the world by area
D) Similar in size to most capital cities
  • 7. Naypyidaw is part of which administrative division in Myanmar?
A) Naypyidaw Union Territory
B) Shan State
C) Yangon Region
D) Mandalay Region
  • 8. What is the primary language spoken in Naypyidaw?
A) Burmese
B) Thai
C) English
D) Chinese
  • 9. What is the official romanized name of Naypyidaw?
A) Nay Pyi Thar
B) Nay Pyi Taw
C) Nay Pyi Taung
D) Nay Pyi Thar
  • 10. When did Naypyidaw officially replace Yangon as the administrative capital of Myanmar?
A) 6 November 2005
B) 27 March 2006
C) 14 October 2005
D) 1 January 2006
  • 11. What notable feature does Naypyidaw have regarding its size and population density?
A) Large size and high population density
B) Small size and high population density
C) Small size and low population density
D) Large size and very low population density
  • 12. Which of the following events was hosted by Naypyidaw?
A) 2012 Summer Olympics
B) 2010 FIFA World Cup
C) 2016 Rio Paralympics
D) 2014 AFC U-19 Championship
  • 13. Who oversaw military construction projects in Naypyidaw?
A) Aung San Suu Kyi
B) Thein Nyunt
C) Min Aung Hlaing
D) Tin Aung Myint Oo
  • 14. When was the first public event held in Naypyidaw?
A) 1 January 2006
B) 6 November 2005
C) 27 March 2006
D) 14 October 2005
  • 15. What was the estimated cost of Naypyidaw's planned city development?
A) US$2 billion
B) US$6 billion
C) US$10 billion
D) US$4 billion
  • 16. Which of the following states is adjacent to Naypyidaw?
A) Shan
B) Mon
C) Rakhine
D) Tanintharyi
  • 17. What was the purpose of building Naypyidaw according to military leaders?
A) To establish a cultural hub
B) To build an impregnable citadel
C) To create a tourist destination
D) To develop a commercial center
  • 18. What is the significance of the town of Pyinmana in relation to Naypyidaw?
A) It was the original name of Naypyidaw
B) It is the largest city in the region
C) It was a major trade center during colonial times
D) It is a long-standing settlement and was a pre-colonial governership dating to the Pagan kingdom era
  • 19. Which of the following was not a reason for moving the capital to Naypyidaw?
A) To establish a new cultural hub
B) To provide stability to turbulent regions
C) To have a more centrally located capital
D) To address congestion in Yangon
  • 20. What percentage of government buildings in Naypyidaw were damaged by the 2025 earthquake?
A) 50%
B) 70%
C) 80%
D) 60%
  • 21. Which township in Naypyidaw was especially impacted by the earthquake?
A) Mandalay Township
B) Yangon Township
C) Zabuthiri Township
D) Pyinmana Township
  • 22. How many temporary relief camps were set up in Naypyidaw after the earthquake?
A) 50
B) 75
C) 100
D) 60
  • 23. What is the area of Naypyidaw?
A) 5,000 km2
B) 3,500 km2
C) 7,054 km2
D) 10,000 km2
  • 24. What is the population of Naypyidaw according to official figures?
A) 1,000,000
B) 750,000
C) 924,608
D) 500,000
  • 25. Which dam is located a few kilometres to the north of Naypyidaw?
A) Ngalaik Dam
B) Yezin Dam
C) Chaungmagyi Dam
D) Kandawgyi Dam
  • 26. What type of climate does Naypyidaw have?
A) Tropical monsoon climate
B) Humid subtropical climate
C) Desert climate
D) Tropical savanna climate (Köppen Aw)
  • 27. Which coastal Myanmar city experiences more extreme rainfall than Naypyidaw?
A) Bago
B) Mawlamyine
C) Yangon
D) Mandalay
  • 28. Which dam is located a few kilometres to the south of Naypyidaw?
A) Kandawgyi Dam
B) Yezin Dam
C) Ngalaik Dam
D) Chaungmagyi Dam
  • 29. What color are the roofs of apartment buildings for Ministry of Health employees?
A) Blue
B) Green
C) Red
D) Yellow
  • 30. How many mansions are there for high-ranking government officials in Naypyidaw?
A) About 50
B) 30
C) 100
D) 75
  • 31. What architectural styles are used for the Presidential Palace, Parliament, and city hall building?
A) Colonial architecture with a Burmese-style roof
B) Traditional Burmese architecture
C) Modern architecture with a Burmese-style roof
D) Stalinist architecture with a Burmese-style roof
  • 32. Which country's embassy was the first to open in Naypyidaw?
A) Russia
B) India
C) China
D) United States
  • 33. How many countries have proposed to move their embassies to Naypyidaw?
A) 8
B) 15
C) 5
D) 11
  • 34. How many hotels are located within the Naypyidaw Hotel Zone?
A) Six
B) Twelve
C) Ten
D) Eight
  • 35. How many villas were constructed near the Myanmar Convention Centre for the 25th ASEAN summit?
A) Forty
B) Fifty
C) Twenty
D) Thirty
  • 36. When was the National Herbal Park opened?
A) 2006
B) 2011
C) 2009
D) 2008
  • 37. How many hectares is the National Herbal Park?
A) 81 hectares
B) 200 hectares
C) 150 hectares
D) 50 hectares
  • 38. What is the main attraction of the Naypyidaw Zoological Gardens?
A) The water slides
B) The safari park
C) The climate-controlled penguin house
D) The musical light show
  • 39. When did the Naypyidaw Safari Park officially open?
A) 12 November 2006
B) 2008
C) 2009
D) 12 February 2011
  • 40. How many golf courses are there in Naypyidaw?
A) Three
B) Four
C) Two
D) One
  • 41. What is the name of the pagoda similar in size and shape to the Shwedagon Pagoda?
A) Kyweshin Pagoda
B) Uppatasanti Pagoda
C) Naypyidaw Pagoda
D) Ngalaik Pagoda
  • 42. When was the Uppatasanti Pagoda completed?
A) 2008
B) 2011
C) 2009
D) 2006
  • 43. What does Uppatasanti translate to?
A) Royal Capital
B) Medicinal Garden
C) Protection against Calamity
D) Peace Pagoda
  • 44. How much shorter is the Uppatasanti Pagoda compared to the Shwedagon Pagoda?
A) 50 cm
B) 30 cm
C) 12 inches
D) 1 meter
  • 45. What is the maximum number of members allowed in the Naypyidaw Council?
A) 5
B) 15
C) 9
D) 10
  • 46. What is one of the responsibilities of the Naypyidaw Council?
A) Traffic management
B) Planning permission
C) Levying taxes
D) General planning
  • 47. How many members can the Naypyidaw Development Committee have at most?
A) 8
B) 5
C) 10
D) 9
  • 48. Who is the current mayor of Naypyidaw?
A) The President of Myanmar
B) Dr. Myo Aung
C) The Chairperson of the Naypyidaw Development Committee
D) Dr. Maung Maung Naing
  • 49. Which township was formerly part of Yamethin District in Mandalay Region?
A) Zabuthiri
B) Dekkhinathiri
C) Ottarathiri
D) Pyinmana
  • 50. What was suggested in parliament in late 2014 regarding land use near Dekkhinathiri Township?
A) Land was being used for agricultural purposes
B) Land grabs were occurring
C) Land was being sold to foreign investors
D) Land was being converted into industrial zones
  • 51. How many lanes does the boulevard in Naypyidaw have?
A) 16 lanes
B) 20 lanes
C) 10 lanes
D) 4 lanes
  • 52. How far is Nay Pyi Taw International Airport from Naypyidaw?
A) 10 mi north-west
B) 30 km west
C) 20 km north
D) 16 km south-east
  • 53. Which airlines serve Nay Pyi Taw International Airport?
A) Only international airlines
B) All domestic airlines
C) Only Myanmar National Airlines
D) Only Air Bagan
  • 54. What is the height of the control tower at Nay Pyi Taw International Airport?
A) 50 metres
B) 69 metres
C) 100 metres
D) 30 metres
  • 55. What type of public transport is limited between neighbourhoods in Naypyidaw?
A) Shuttle buses
B) Taxis
C) Bicycles
D) Trains
  • 56. Who operates the taxi company in Naypyidaw?
A) Private companies
B) The military
C) Government ministries
D) Foreign investors
  • 57. Are motorbikes allowed on all roads in Naypyidaw?
A) Yes
B) Only on weekends
C) Only during the day
D) No
  • 58. Which firm was announced to construct a metro line in Naypyidaw?
A) A Chinese-based firm
B) An Indian-based firm
C) A Japanese-based firm
D) A Russian-based firm
  • 59. Which sports club is based at Wunna Theikdi Stadium in Naypyidaw?
A) Naypyidaw FC
B) Wunna Theikdi FC
C) Pyinmana FC
D) Myawady F.C.
  • 60. What is the name of the park dedicated to herbal plants in Naypyidaw?
A) Naypyidaw Water Fountain Garden
B) Naypyidaw Safari Park
C) National Herbal Park
D) Naypyidaw Zoological Gardens
  • 61. Which stadium in Naypyidaw is an indoor facility?
A) Zayarthiri Stadium
B) Open-Air Theatre
C) Wunna Theikdi Stadium
D) Wunna Theikdi Indoor Stadium
  • 62. Which research institute in Yezin focuses on biodiversity?
A) Southeast Asia Biodiversity Research Institute (SABRI)
B) Forest Research Institute (FRI)
C) Department of Agricultural Research (DAR)
D) Yezin University of Forestry
  • 63. Which university in Naypyidaw focuses on agriculture?
A) Yezin University of Veterinary Science
B) Yezin Agricultural University
C) Nay Pyi Taw University
D) Yezin University of Forestry
  • 64. What is the name of the pagoda dedicated to Maha Thetkya Yanthi Buddha?
A) Maravijaya Buddha
B) Maha Thetkya Yanthi Buddha
C) Uppatasanti Pagoda
D) Thatta Thattaha Maha Bawdi Pagoda
  • 65. Which stadium in Naypyidaw is known for being open-air?
A) Wunna Theikdi Indoor Stadium
B) Wunna Theikdi Stadium
C) Zayarthiri Stadium
D) Open-Air Theatre
  • 66. Which museum in Naypyidaw is dedicated to the defense services?
A) National Museum
B) Planetarium
C) Naypyidaw Gems Museum
D) Defence Services Museum
  • 67. Which pagoda in Naypyidaw is dedicated to Maravijaya Buddha?
A) Maha Thetkya Yanthi Buddha
B) Uppatasanti Pagoda
C) Thatta Thattaha Maha Bawdi Pagoda
D) Maravijaya Buddha
  • 68. Which park in Naypyidaw is dedicated to national landmarks?
A) Naypyidaw Zoological Gardens
B) Naypyidaw Water Fountain Garden
C) National Landmark Garden
D) Naypyidaw Safari Park
  • 69. How many free-to-air channels does MRTV broadcast in Naypyidaw?
A) 8
B) 70
C) 19
D) 4
  • 70. Which privately owned enterprise provides more than 70 pay-TV channels in Naypyidaw?
A) Sky Net
B) MRTV
C) Channel 7
D) MWD
  • 71. Which organization estimated savings of over $100 million per year by allowing more trucks on the highway?
A) The World Bank
B) The International Monetary Fund
C) The United Nations
D) The Asian Development Bank
  • 72. Which British motoring TV show featured Naypyidaw in March 2014?
A) Car SOS
B) Fifth Gear
C) The Grand Tour
D) Top Gear
  • 73. Which TV show featured Naypyidaw in 2018?
A) Man v. Food
B) Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown
C) Dark Tourist
D) Travel Man
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