Bhutan History Quiz

Who is considered the patron saint of Bhutan?

• Rigdzin Garab Dorje

• Emperor Ashoka

• Guru Rinpoche

• Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal

Who is considered the patron saint of Bhutan?

• Rigdzin Garab Dorje

• Emperor Ashoka

• Guru Rinpoche

• Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal

Who is considered the patron saint of Bhutan?

• Rigdzin Garab Dorje

• Emperor Ashoka

• Guru Rinpoche

• Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal

What is the significance of Jampa Lhakhang and Kyichu Lhakhang?

• They are the first schools in Bhutan.

• They are the first temples built in Bhutan.

• They are the oldest dzongs in Bhutan.

• They are the first monasteries in Bhutan.

Which king is credited with the construction of the first fortified monastic dzong?

• Nyo Gyalwa Lhanangpa

• Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal

• Emperor Ashoka

• King Langdarma

What does the term 'dzong' refer to?

• A form of Buddhist scripture

• A style of Bhutanese painting

• A massive protective enclosure or fortress

• A type of traditional dance

What was the primary purpose of the dzongs built by Zhabdrung?

• To serve as marketplaces

• To unify the country and serve as centers of administration

• To act as tourist attractions

• To provide housing for monks only

Which school of Buddhism is primarily associated with Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal?

• Sakya

• Geluk

• Nyingma

• Drukpa Kagyu

What is the main architectural feature of dzongs?

• They are circular in shape.

• They have elaborate wooden designs and are made of local materials.

• They are built on water.

• They are built entirely of metal.

What does the term 'beyul' mean in the context of Bhutan?

• A style of clothing

• A sacred valley or hidden land

• A type of traditional food

• A form of meditation