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  • 1. Which river flows through Mandalay?
A) Salween River
B) Ganges River
C) Mekong River
D) Irrawaddy River
  • 2. What is the name of the famous hill located in Mandalay?
A) Bago Hill
B) Nat Ma Taung
C) Inle Hill
D) Mandalay Hill
  • 3. Which historic site is found in Mandalay?
A) Shwedagon Pagoda
B) Bagan Temples
C) Ananda Temple
D) Mandalay Palace
  • 4. What type of climate does Mandalay have?
A) Tropical savanna climate
B) Desert climate
C) Humid continental climate
D) Mediterranean climate
  • 5. Mandalay was the last capital of which dynasty?
A) Toungoo Dynasty
B) Konbaung Dynasty
C) Hanthawaddy Dynasty
D) Pagan Dynasty
  • 6. Which bridge is located near Mandalay?
A) Golden Gate Bridge
B) U Bein Bridge
C) Sydney Harbour Bridge
D) Brooklyn Bridge
  • 7. What is the predominant religion in Mandalay?
A) Islam
B) Hinduism
C) Christianity
D) Buddhism
  • 8. What major market exists in Mandalay?
A) Bogyoke Aung San Market
B) Scott Market
C) Kandawgyi Market
D) Zegyo Market
  • 9. On which bank of the Irrawaddy River is Mandalay located?
A) West bank
B) South bank
C) East bank
D) North bank
  • 10. How far is Mandalay from Yangon?
A) 800 km (497 mi)
B) 500 km (311 mi)
C) 700 km (435 mi)
D) 631 km (392 mi)
  • 11. Who founded Mandalay in 1857?
A) King Alaungpaya
B) King Thibaw Min
C) King Anawrahta
D) King Mindon
  • 12. What was the original name of Mandalay when it was founded?
A) Amarapura
B) Naypyidaw
C) Lay Kyun Aung Myei
D) Yadanarbon
  • 13. What is the Pali name from which Yadanarbon was derived?
A) Mandalapura
B) Ratanapūra
C) Dharmapura
D) Anandapura
  • 14. What is another name Mandalay was known by, meaning 'Victorious Land over the Four Islands'?
A) Lay Kyun Aung Myei
B) Kuthodaw Pagoda
C) Mandalay Hill
D) Yadanarbon
  • 15. What is the speculated origin of the name 'Mandalay'?
A) Burmese word for hill
B) Chinese word for city
C) Pali word maṇḍala or Mandara from Hindu mythology
D) Indian word for palace
  • 16. What was the area size of Mandalay's new royal capital site?
A) 80 km2 (30.9 sq mi)
B) 50 km2 (19.3 sq mi)
C) 66 km2 (25.5 sq mi)
D) 100 km2 (38.6 sq mi)
  • 17. What was the length of each side of Mandalay's citadel walls?
A) 3,000 m (9,843 ft)
B) 2,032 m (6,666 ft)
C) 1,500 m (4,921 ft)
D) 2,500 m (8,202 ft)
  • 18. How wide was the moat surrounding Mandalay's citadel?
A) 80 m (262 ft)
B) 100 m (328 ft)
C) 64 m (210 ft)
D) 50 m (164 ft)
  • 19. What was the depth of Mandalay's citadel moat?
A) 4.6 m (15 ft)
B) 3 m (9.8 ft)
C) 5 m (16.4 ft)
D) 6 m (19.7 ft)
  • 20. How often were turrets placed along the walls of Mandalay's citadel?
A) Every 100 m (328 ft)
B) Every 200 m (656 ft)
C) Every 169 m (555 ft)
D) Every 150 m (492 ft)
  • 21. How many gates were there on each side of Mandalay's citadel walls?
A) Five
B) Two
C) Four
D) Three
  • 22. When was the construction of the palace compound in Mandalay officially completed?
A) 13 February 1857
B) 23 May 1859
C) 28 November 1885
D) June 1857
  • 23. How long did Mandalay serve as the last royal capital of the Konbaung dynasty?
A) 20 years
B) 30 years
C) 26 years
D) 40 years
  • 24. When was Mandalay conquered by the British Empire?
A) 13 February 1857
B) 28 November 1885
C) 23 May 1859
D) June 1857
  • 25. What happened to the Royal Library in Mandalay during British conquest?
A) It was moved to a new location
B) It was converted into a museum
C) It was expanded and renovated
D) It was set on fire by drunken soldiers
  • 26. Which city became the commercial and political center during British rule in Burma?
A) Bago
B) Mandalay
C) Rangoon
D) Yangon
  • 27. When did rail transport first reach Mandalay?
A) 1904
B) 1925
C) 1889
D) 1948
  • 28. What was the name given to the palace compound by the British?
A) Royal Fort
B) Fort Dufferin
C) Colonial Palace
D) Dufferin Castle
  • 29. Where were some of the looted palace treasures displayed before being returned to Burma?
A) British Museum
B) National Gallery
C) Louvre Museum
D) Victoria and Albert Museum
  • 30. What was Mandalay considered during the colonial years?
A) Industrial hub
B) Commercial port
C) Centre of Burmese culture and Buddhist learning
D) Military stronghold
  • 31. What caused about one-third of Mandalay's population to flee in 1904-1905?
A) Earthquake
B) Civil war
C) Famine
D) Plague
  • 32. What percentage of Mandalay's houses were destroyed during the Japanese air raids in April 1942?
A) Two-thirds
B) Three-fifths
C) Half
D) One-third
  • 33. What was the palace citadel turned into by the Japanese during their occupation?
A) Supply depot
B) Prison camp
C) Hospital
D) Military base
  • 34. Which structures survived the Allied bombing of the palace citadel?
A) Gatehouse and barracks
B) Library and throne room
C) Palace main hall and gardens
D) Royal mint and watch tower
  • 35. In what decade was a replica of the palace rebuilt?
A) 1980s
B) 2000s
C) 1970s
D) 1990s
  • 36. In what year did Myanmar gain independence from Britain?
A) 1962
B) 1984
C) 1959
D) 1948
  • 37. Until which year were there only three universities in Upper Burma?
A) 2025
B) 1991
C) 1988
D) 2008
  • 38. Who ruled Burma during its isolationist period from 1962 to 1988?
A) U Nu
B) Than Shwe
C) Aung San Suu Kyi
D) Ne Win
  • 39. How many people were left homeless by the May 1981 fire in Mandalay?
A) 23,000
B) 17,637
C) 1,736
D) More than 90,000
  • 40. What was the estimated property damage caused by the March 1984 fire in Mandalay?
A) $96 million
B) $200 million
C) $50 million
D) $120 million
  • 41. How many homes were destroyed in the February 2009 fire?
A) 320
B) 17,637
C) 6,000
D) 2,700
  • 42. What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck near Mandalay on March 28, 2025?
A) 8.2
B) 7.7
C) 6.5
D) 9.0
  • 43. How many homes were damaged across Myanmar by the 2025 earthquake according to the National Unity Government?
A) 23,000
B) 17,637
C) 320
D) 6,000
  • 44. What policy did the military government implement regarding university education in Mandalay?
A) Encouraged international study
B) Required students to attend local universities
C) Mandated online education
D) Closed all universities
  • 45. What was the primary mode of transportation in Mandalay during Ne Win's rule?
A) Motorcycles
B) Trains
C) Bicycles
D) Cars
  • 46. In which decade did a significant change in Mandalay's physical character and ethnic makeup begin?
A) The 1990s
B) 1970s
C) The 1980s
D) 2000s
  • 47. What percentage of Mandalay's population is estimated to be ethnic Chinese today?
A) 40%–50%
B) 20%–30%
C) 10%–15%
D) 60%–70%
  • 48. Why do most new Chinese immigrants not intend to settle in Mandalay?
A) For educational opportunities
B) They move for business purposes
C) To join family members
D) Due to political instability
  • 49. Where do the 'new Chinese' immigrants tend to settle in Mandalay?
A) In rural villages
B) Near the airport
C) Outside the central city areas
D) In the city center
  • 50. What is a major source of tension between local Burmese and Chinese businesspeople in Mandalay?
A) Disagreements over food
B) Language barriers
C) Competition for jobs
D) Cultural attitudes, with locals perceiving the Chinese as condescending
  • 51. Which pagoda is known as the world's largest book?
A) Mahamuni Buddha Temple
B) Shwenandaw Monastery
C) Buddha's Replica Tooth Relic Pagoda
D) Kuthodaw Pagoda
  • 52. Which monastery is known for its wood carvings?
A) Kyauktawgyi Pagoda
B) Shwenandaw Monastery
C) Atumashi Monastery
D) Kuthodaw Pagoda
  • 53. What is the height of Mandalay Hill?
A) 300 metres high
B) 100 metres high
C) 50 metres high
D) 230 metres high
  • 54. Which township is considered the city center of Mandalay?
A) Maha Aungmye
B) Chanayethazan
C) Pyigyidagun
D) Amarapura
  • 55. Which city does Mandalay International Airport have direct flights to, apart from domestic destinations?
A) Kunming
B) Yangon
C) Chiang Mai
D) Bangkok
  • 56. What type of intra-city rail system is absent in Mandalay?
A) Light rail system
B) Monorail system
C) Metro rail system
D) Tram system
  • 57. What was the most popular car in Mandalay during the 2000s?
A) Honda Civic
B) Toyota Corolla
C) Ford Ranger
D) 1982/83 Nissan Sunny pickup truck
  • 58. How many slabs of stone are inscribed with the entire Pāli Canon?
A) 729
B) 1000
C) 300
D) 500
  • 59. Which stadium was the largest in Upper Myanmar before Mandalarthiri Stadium?
A) Shwebo Stadium
B) Lashio Stadium
C) Mandalarthiri Stadium
D) Bahtoo Stadium
  • 60. What significant change occurred in Mandalay's economy post-1988?
A) Shift towards economic liberalization
B) Nationalization of all industries
C) Complete isolation from international markets
D) Introduction of strict trade regulations
  • 61. What percentage of gold and jewellery shops in Central Mandalay are Chinese-owned?
A) 80 percent
B) 10 percent
C) 30 percent
D) 50 percent
  • 62. What was Mandalay's rank among Southeast Asian cities in becoming a smart city according to CIO Asia in October 2018?
A) Third
B) Fifth
C) Tenth
D) First
  • 63. Which Burmese soccer club represents Mandalay in the Myanmar National League?
A) Yadanabon FC
B) Ayeyawady United FC
C) Shan United FC
D) Yangon United FC
  • 64. What percentage of Mandalay's economy is controlled by the top ten entrepreneurs of Chinese descent?
A) 30 percent
B) 60 percent
C) 45 percent
D) 75 percent
  • 65. How many doctors were working in the Mandalay Region's public healthcare system in 2005?
A) 1500
B) 2500
C) 500
D) Slightly over 1000
  • 66. How many hospitals are there in Mandalay that specialize in traditional Burmese medicine?
A) Three
B) None
C) Two
D) One
  • 67. Which city is not twinned with Mandalay?
A) Kunming, China
B) Phnom Penh, Cambodia
C) Jakarta, Indonesia
D) Cirebon, Indonesia
  • 68. How many health clinics are there in the Mandalay Region?
A) 30
B) 60
C) 44
D) 50
  • 69. Which poem by Rudyard Kipling is associated with the phrase 'on the road to Mandalay'?
A) 'Mandalay'
B) 'The Road to Mandalay'
C) 'On the Road to Mandalay'
D) 'Come Fly With Me'
  • 70. Who set Rudyard Kipling's poem 'Mandalay' to music in 1907?
A) Frank Sinatra
B) Robbie Williams
C) Oley Speaks
D) George Orwell
  • 71. Which famous singer recorded a well-known rendition of 'On the Road to Mandalay'?
A) Rudyard Kipling
B) Robbie Williams
C) Oley Speaks
D) Frank Sinatra
  • 72. In what year was a film adaptation of Bithia Mary Croker's novel released?
A) 2016
B) 1917
C) 1926
D) 1956
  • 73. Which director made a film titled 'The Road to Mandalay' in 2016?
A) John Masters
B) George Orwell
C) Midi Z
D) Bithia Mary Croker
  • 74. Which line from Kipling's poem is referenced by the naming of Mandalay Bay?
A) 'The head of the herd was calling far far away.'
B) 'An' the dawn comes up like thunder outer China 'crost the Bay!'
C) 'They met one night in the silver light,'
D) 'On the road to Mandalay'
  • 75. Which George Orwell novel is based on his experiences in Burma?
A) 'Burmese Days'
B) 'On the Road to Mandalay'
C) 'Nellie the Elephant'
D) 'The Road Past Mandalay'
  • 76. Which of George Orwell's works is a short non-fiction essay about his time in Burma?
A) 'Come Fly With Me'
B) 'The Road Past Mandalay'
C) 'A Hanging' (1931)
D) 'Burmese Days'
  • 77. What is the title of John Masters' book about his wartime experiences in Burma?
A) 'On the Road to Mandalay'
B) 'Nellie the Elephant'
C) 'Burmese Days'
D) 'The Road Past Mandalay'
  • 78. In which children's song is 'the road to Mandalay' mentioned as a rendezvous location?
A) 'On the Road to Mandalay'
B) 'Nellie the Elephant'
C) 'Burmese Days'
D) 'The Road to Mandalay'
  • 79. What animal features in the logo of Mandalay Pictures?
A) Elephant
B) General
C) Tiger
D) Nun
  • 80. Which British pop singer released a song titled 'The Road to Mandalay' in 2001?
A) John Masters
B) Robbie Williams
C) Oley Speaks
D) Frank Sinatra
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