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​Mon State

By Aung Latt

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Where is Mon State located in Myanmar?

• Northern Myanmar

• Eastern Myanmar

• Southeastern Myanmar

• Western Myanmar

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Which country shares a border with Mon State?

• China

• Thailand

• India

• Laos

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What is the capital city of Mon State?

• Mawlamyine

• Hpa-An

• Yangon

• Dawei

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The Mon people are known for their traditional:

• Bamboo dancing

• Drum and dance culture

• Marionette puppetry

• Chin weaving

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Which of the following is a major city in Mon State?

• Myitkyina

• Thaton

• Mandalay

• Magway

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Which river flows through Mawlamyine, the capital of Mon State?

• Ayeyarwady

• Thanlwin

• Chindwin

• Sittaung

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Which crop is widely cultivated in Mon State?

• Wheat

• Durian and Rubber

• Tea

• Cotton

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Which sea lies to the west of Mon State?

• Bay of Bengal

• Andaman Sea

• Arabian Sea

• South China Sea

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Which state lies to the east of Mon State?

• Kayin State

• Rakhine State

• Shan State

• Kachin State

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Thaton in Mon State is historically known as:

• An ancient Pyu city

• A former Mon Kingdom capital

• A Shan royal city

• A British hill station

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Apart from agriculture, Mon State also benefits economically from:

• Gemstone trade

• Fishing and coastal trade

• Tourism only

• Steel factories

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Which city is the largest in Mon State?

• Thaton

• Mawlamyine

• Ye

• Thanbyuzayat

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How many townships are in Mon State?

• 8

• 10

• 6

• 12

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The Mon were among the earliest in Myanmar to write religious texts in:

• Pali

• Sanskrit

• Latin

• Burmese

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Many Mon State villagers traditionally make a living from:

• Gold mining

• Agriculture and fishing

• Tourism only

• Salt trading only

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Which of the following is a famous beach in Mon State?

• Setse Beach

• Maungmagan Beach

• Chaung Tha Beach

• Maungmagan Beach

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The Mon people traditionally build houses using:

• Stone

• Bamboo and wood

• Bricks

• Palm leaves only

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Who was the famous Mon Queen allied with the Bamar in the 18th century?

• Queen Supayalat

• Queen Shin Sawbu

• Queen Me Nu

• Queen Pwa Saw