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Culture Mix 9 Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by thejazzkickazz. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
thejazzkickazz

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
23,322

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
2 / 5

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944

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 5

1. The Kurdish language is most related to what other major language? Hint

Persian

Turkish

Arabic

Armenian

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Question 2 of 5

2. He invented the Kana syllabary, put together the Japanese dictionary and founded the Shingon (True Word) school of Buddhism. Who was this 'father of Japanese culture'? Hint

Doko

Kukai

Bokai

Takoe

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Question 3 of 5

3. What port was founded by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819? Hint

Singapore

Macao

Hong Kong

Capetown

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Question 4 of 5

4. Who was the third son and successor of Genghis Khan? Hint

Kublai

Ogodei

Monkuk

Marduk

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Question 5 of 5

5. Which member of the French Impressionist movement was killed in the Franco-Prussian War? Hint

Degas

Sisley

Bazille

Manet

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Kurdish language is most related to what other major language?

Answer: Persian

The Kurds now occupy portions of Iraq, Iran and Turkey. They are a 'national' group without a nation.

2. He invented the Kana syllabary, put together the Japanese dictionary and founded the Shingon (True Word) school of Buddhism. Who was this 'father of Japanese culture'?

Answer: Kukai

Kukai (774-835) was a monk and a scholar who wrote 'Indications of the Goals of the Three Teachings', among other works.

3. What port was founded by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819?

Answer: Singapore

You can visit the Raffles Hotel in Singapore, a very high quality establishment. The rafflesia flower, the largest in the world, is also named for Mr. Raffles.

4. Who was the third son and successor of Genghis Khan?

Answer: Ogodei

The Mongol empire expanded greatly under Ogodei's reign, but the expansion ceased upon his death. Instead of continuing on into western Europe, the Mongols returned inward and consolidated their power after Ogodei's death.

5. Which member of the French Impressionist movement was killed in the Franco-Prussian War?

Answer: Bazille

Bazille was a rather tall man and an interesting artist. His life was cut short at 29 years old at the prime of his artistic career. Thank you for having tried this quiz, I hope you enjoyed it.

Source: Author thejazzkickazz

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