Yakut culture

What is the traditional musical instrument of the Yakuts called?

• Chabyrgakhi

• Khomus

• Tabyk

• Kuolai

- How long has the khomus been known to exist?

• Over 1,000 years

• Over 5,000 years

• Over 3,000 years

- What special occasions is the tabyk drum used for?

• Funerals

• Everyday celebrations

• Weddings

• Rituals

Which museum holds the largest collection of khomus in the world?

• Yakut Museum of Khomus

• Museum of Music and Folklore

• Museum of Traditional Arts

What are chabyrgakhi?

• Traditional dances

• Satirical rhymes

What family does the Yakut language belong to?

• Afro-Asiatic

• Sino-Tibetan

• Turkic

- Which language is spoken alongside Yakut as an official language in the Republic of Sakha?

• Russian

• Mongolian

What kind of alphabet is used for the Yakut language?

• Greek alphabet

• Cyrillic-based alphabet with additional letters

• Latin-based alphabet

What does the Yakut olonkho represent?

• A collection of short stories

• A very ancient epic

• A historical document

What aspect of society does the olonkho mythology reflect?

• Matriarchal society

• Urban lifestyle

• Patriarchal clan relationships and animistic beliefs

• Modern democracy