Bagan, Myanmar — Questions and answers

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What kind of activity can you see happening on the Irrawaddy River near Bagan?

Choices

  1. People playing sports in big stadiums.
  2. Fishing boats and markets selling goods from boats. ✓
  3. Fast race cars driving along the banks.
  4. Kids learning to fly kites.

Answer: Fishing boats and markets selling goods from boats.

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What are some everyday activities you might see villagers doing around Bagan's temples?

Choices

  1. Flying airplanes and driving trains.
  2. Weaving baskets and repairing homes. ✓
  3. Playing video games all day.
  4. Building skyscrapers.

Answer: Weaving baskets and repairing homes.

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What kind of event is the Ananda Temple Festival in Bagan?

Choices

  1. A quiet day for reading books.
  2. A big sports competition.
  3. A vibrant celebration with processions and music. ✓
  4. A simple market for selling clothes.

Answer: A vibrant celebration with processions and music.

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What is Thanaka, which women and children often wear on their faces in Bagan?

Choices

  1. A type of colorful paint for clothes.
  2. A traditional Burmese cosmetic paste used as sunscreen. ✓
  3. A special type of food.
  4. A decoration for their homes.

Answer: A traditional Burmese cosmetic paste used as sunscreen.

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