Saturday Night Santhipoma

When was the earliest human remains found on the island of Sri Lanka?

• 38,000 years ago

• 32,000 years ago

• 15,000 years ago

• 10,000 years ago

What % of the total Sri Lankan population do Hindus make up?

• 15.5%

• 10.2%

• 12.6%

• 22.1%

What are the other 2 names of Sri Lanka?

• The Indian Gem & Bridge of India

• The Southern Pinnacle & Pride of Kalinga

• Silver Tips & Teardrop of India

• Pearl of the Indian Ocean & Teardrop of India

What is the major source of power generation in Sri Lanka?

• Wind Turbines

• Hydropower

• Solar energy

• Coal & Other Fossil Fuels

Aside from tea, what else is Sri Lanka globally renowned for, of which it makes up about 80% of the world's supply?

• Textiles and apparel

• Rubber

• Cinnamon

• Precious stones

What is the literacy rate in Sri Lanka?

• 92%

• 55%

• 80%

• 25%

What is the national sport of Sri Lanka?

• Cricket

• Volleyball

• Football

• Tennis

Sri Lanka is home to the world's oldest human-planted tree

• True

• False

Which of the following European powers were the first to colonize Sri Lanka?

• British

• French

• Dutch

• Portuguese

When was the Malaysian Ceylonese Congress established?

• 1958

• 1972

• 1965

• 1990