Bhutan History 9A

In which year did Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal arrive in Bhutan?

• • 1616

• • 1630

• • 1625

• • 1605

Druk Gyalpo Jigme Wangchuck is regarded as the_____________.

• Father of modern Bhutan

• The Consolidator

• The Peace Maker

• The Reformer

______________leads the National Council of Bhutan.

Which body facilitates grassroots participation in Bhutan’s governance?

• • National Assembly

• • Executive

• • Local Government

• • Judiciary

Which tradition is associated with Pema Lingpa’s teachings?

• • Drukpa Kagyue

• Peling tradition

• • Nyingma tradition

• • Sakya tradition

How many treasures did Pema Lingpa reveal during his lifetime?

• 50

• 21

• 34

• 32

What does "Driglam Choesum" represent?

• • Law and order

• • Code of etiquette

• Ritual chanting

• • Historical documentation

1. What is the main purpose of Local Government in Bhutan?

• • Centralize decision-making

• • Implement foreign policies

• • Encourage grassroots participation in governance

• • Oversee international trade

_________ meaning the glorious Drukpa that is victorious of all enemies or at all the directions.

Four sub-divisions of Bumthang is called?

• Mangdue Tshozhi

• Bumthang Dheyzhi

• Zhongar Tshoduen

• Dungsam Dosum