WorksheetsHistory of Yangon City
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the capital city of Yangon Region?
Bagan
Mandalay
Yangon
Naypyidaw
In which year was Yangon founded?
1755
1800
1745
1760
What was Yangon originally called?
Rangoon City
Rangoon
Yangon Town
Yangon City
Which river is Yangon located near?
Irrawaddy River
Chao Phraya River
Ganges River
Mekong River
What significant event took place in Yangon in 1948?
Yangon was bombed during World War II.
Myanmar became a British colony.
Myanmar gained independence from Britain.
The capital was moved to Naypyidaw.
What is the name of the famous pagoda in Yangon?
Shwedagon Pagoda
Thatbyinnyu Pagoda
Htilominlo Pagoda
Kyaiktiyo Pagoda
Which colonial power ruled Yangon in the 19th century?
Dutch East India Company
British Empire
Spanish Empire
French Empire
What was the main economic activity in Yangon during the British colonial period?
Mining precious metals
Manufacturing textiles and machinery
Tourism and hospitality services
Trade and agriculture, particularly rice and teak.
What is the population of Yangon approximately as of 2021?
5.5 million
4.1 million
7.8 million
3.2 million
What major change occurred in Yangon after Myanmar's independence?
Yangon was annexed by Japan during World War II.
Yangon transitioned from British colonial rule to a national government.
Yangon was renamed to its original name, Dagon.
Yangon became a major trade hub for European countries.
