What is the official name of Maldives?

• Maldivian Republic
• Dhivehiraajeyge jomhooriyaa
• Republic of Maldives
• Dhivehin Republic
• Maldivian Archipelago

What was the primary reason for Maldives being a frequent stopover for travelers in the past?

• Trade opportunities
• Strategic military base
• Rich cultural heritage
• Access to modern facilities
• Beautiful landscapes

According to an anthropological survey, which regions are mentioned as the possible origins of Maldivian inhabitants?

• India
• Africa
• Arabian Peninsula
• Malaysia
• Southeast Asia

Historian Clarence Maloney suggests that the descendants of Dhivehin are likely from which Southeast Asian country?

• Indonesia
• Malaysia
• Thailand
• Vietnam
• Philippines

What was the significance of 'bed-roasting' as mentioned by Clarence Maloney in Maldivian culture?

• Ritual purification
• Cooking method
• Sleeping tradition
• Healing practice
• Cultural celebration

In the early days, what did travel in the Indian Ocean depend on?

• Monsoons
• Trade winds
• Ocean currents
• Tidal patterns
• Cyclones

According to Ibn Batuta, why did sailors in Maldives marry women during their stay?

• Companionship
• Cultural tradition
• Temporary marriage
• Legal requirement
• Religious obligation

What does heritage encompass, according to the text?

• Tangible and intangible
• Cultural and natural
• Artifacts and traditions
• Historical and modern
• Past and future

What cultural elements are included in Maldivian heritage?

• Buildings and landscapes
• Folklore and traditions
• Works of art and knowledge
• Biodiversity and sea
• Monuments and books

In terms of cultural identity, what is the Maldivian culture a blend of?

• Southeast Asian and Arabian
• Indian and African
• South, South West African
• Arabian and Southeast Asian
• African and South Asian