WorksheetsVietnam Culture Quiz
Total questions: 99
Worksheet time: 57mins
Which of the following Asian countries does NOT share a land border with Vietnam?
China
Laos
ThaiLand
India
How many major races are there in the world?
Two
Three
Four
Five
Fill in the blank with the correct words: The ethnical Vietnamese is derived from a combination of aboriginal ... peoples with Indonesian and ... peoples from outside the region.
Which of the following statements about Vietnam is INCORRECT?
The map resembles the letter "S" or a shoulder pole with a rice basket at each end.
Vietnam is located in the heart of Southeast Asia.
Vietnam's nickname is "Balcony of the Pacific".
None of the above
Fill in the blank with the correct words: Three quarters of Viet Nam's territory are made up of ... .
How many kilometres of coastline does Vietnam have?
3,260 km
1,360 km
2,960 km
3,560 km
What kind of climate does Vietnam have?
Tropical Monsoon
Temperate Monsoon
Humid continental
Mediterranean
Hoang Sa, and Truong Sa belong to
Vietnam
Philippines
China
Brunei
How many seasons are there in vietnam?
The North of Vietnam has four distinct seasons.
The South of Vietnam has four distinct seasons.
A and B are correct
None of the above
Choose the INCORRECT statement
Vietnam is a multi-ethnic country with a total of 54 ethnic groups living together.
The Vietnamese language belongs to the Viet-Muong branch of the Mon-Khmer language family.
Vietnam became the official country name, for the first time, in the reign of King Gia Long, in 1804.
The Hoa people do not belong to the ethnic minority groups in Vietnam.
How many minority groups are there in Vietnam?
53
54
52
50
Fill in the blank with the correct words: ... was used by officials of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, which colonized Vietnam from the seventh century until the tenth.
(a)
Which referred to the northern part of the country and comes from the sino-Vietnamese 'Dong Kinh'?
Tonkin
Annam
Cochinchine
None of the above
Which referred to central Vietnam and means "pacified South"?
Tonkin
Annam
Cochinchine
None of the above
Which referred to the South and comes from 'Giao Chi', an ancient Sino-Vietnamese administrative term for part of today's northern Vietnam?
Tonkin
Annam
Cochinchine
None of the above
Choose the CORRECT statement
Vietnamese is a polysyllabic language
Vietnamese is a tonal language
The Vietnamese alphabet was derived from the cyrillic script.
None of the above
Fill in the blank with the correct words: ... was developed by adopting and adapting some of the symbols of Chinese characters to express Vietnamese-language sounds.
Fill in the blank with the correct words: The fathers' older siblings are called ... .
(a)
Fill in the blank with the correct words: Younger siblings of the father are called ... (for males) and ... (for females).
(a)
How many letters are used in the Vietnamese Alphabet?
26
28
29
27
How many tones does Vietnamese have?
4
5
6
None of the above
How many vowels are there in Vietnamese?
12
11
10
9
Choose the INCORRECT statement
Vietnamese is an isolating language.
Vietnamese has also appropriated words from foreign languages, particularly Chinese and, more recently, French and English.
There are two main regional variations in Vietnamese pronunciation.
Viet scholars developed a second writing system from at least the 13th century onward.
Which is the most common Vietnamese family name?
Nguyen
Tran
Le
Pham
Choose the INCORRECT statement about Vietnamese name
The order of Vietnamese names is different than in the west.
Common middle names are often gender-specific, such as Thi for females.
Nguyen, Tran, and Le are the three most popular family names in Vietnam.
None of the above
Older siblings of the parents and their spouses are often called
(a)
Vietnam's weather is controlled by seasonal monsoons called
(a)
What is the name of the highest mountain in Vietnam?
Fansipan
Phu Si Lung
Phu Xai Lai Leng
Ba Den
What is the name of the longest mountain range in Vietnam?
Annamite Range
Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range
Bach Ma Range
Hai Van Mountain Range
Which is the Easternmost Point of Vietnam?
Mui Doi
A Pa Chai
Lung Cu
Ca Mau
Which was the first embryonic State of Vietnam?
Van Lang
Au Lac
Van Xuan
Dai Ngu
Choose the INCORRECT statement
The Ancestors of the Modern Vietnamese appeared in the 2nd millenium B.C.E.
The Lac were among the first peoples in Asia to employ irrigation systems, practice wet-rice agriculture, and cast bronze.
Au Lac was an ancient kingdom that covered parts of modern-day Guangxi and northern Vietnam.
Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel was officially the oldest and the first citadel in Vietnam's history.
Which of the following statements about Vietnam under Northern Domination is INCORRECT?
During the Chinese domination, on the basis of exposure to Chinese culture, the Vietnamese people had created their own cultural identity.
Local customs were suppressed, and Chinese customs, rites, and institutions were imposed by force.
The process of ethnic Sinicization Vietnam never succeed.
None of the above
Fill in the blank with the correct words: Dinh Bo Linh named the country ... and set up the capital in Hoa Lu, which is now Ninh Binh.
Dai Co Viet
Dai Viet
Van Xuan
Nam Viet
Fill in the blank with the correct words: In Which King's reign was the Quoc Tu Giam (Imperial Academy) established?
Le Thanh Tong
Ly Nhan Tong
Ly Thanh Tong
Ly Thai To
Which of following statement about The Tran Dynasty is INCORRECT?
Tran Thai Tong founds the Tran dynasty through marriage to a Ly princess in 1225. The Tran had served as regents to the Ly.
Almost Tran Kings ruled the country in similar manner to the Ly Kings.
The Tran dynasty was a brilliant dynasty with 3 victories to defeat the Mong - Nguyen enemies.
Truc Lam Zen School is a Vietnamese Zen lineage formed during the Tran Dynasty, founded by King Tran Thanh Tong.
"I am not afraid of war, but I fear that the people's heart are not with us" is the famous saying of ... .
Ho Nguyen Trung
Ngo Si Lien
Tran Quoc Tuan
Nguyen Trung Truc
Who is the ancestor of cannon casting in Vietnam?
Ho Nguyen Trung
Ngo Si Lien
Tran Quoc Tuan
Nguyen Trung Truc
Which was considered as important, progress code and became a model for subsequent legal development in Vietnam?
The Hong Duc Code
The Gia Long Code
The first Civil Code
National Criminal Code
Which of the following statement about The Trinh-Nguyen Civil War is INCORRECT?
It was a 17th century lengthy civil war waged between the two ruling families in Vietnam.
Both of two rulers were referred to by their people as Lord and controlled their countries while the Later Le emperors did not have any real power, only maintained their title.
During the Civil War, Vietnam was divided into two countries: Dang Trong (South) and Dang Ngoai (North) with the Gianh River as frontier line.
None of the above
Choose the INCORRECT statement
The Tay Son Uprising first emerged as a peasant movement and later on successfully overthrew all of the corrupted governments Trịnh and Nguyễn.
The country of Vietnam was mostly reunited for the first time after 200 years of division, since the Le-Mac War and later on the Trinh-Nguyen War.
In 1789, The Tay Son army under the leadership of Nguyen Hue decisively smashed the invading army of Mongol Dynasty.
During the era of Tay Son, the battle was fought not only by swords and spears but also by a significant numbers of cannons.
Which of the following statement about Vietnam under the Nguyen Dynasty is CORRECT
The Village was the basic administrative and social unit of rural life.
The Nguyen dynasty (1802-1945) began with the reign of king Thanh Thai.
During the 17th and 18th centuries the Nguyen restricted Vietnamese settlement into lands formerly occupied by the Chams and the Cambodians.
None of the above
How many kings have the Nguyen dynasty?
12
13
14
15
Who was the last reigning emperor of Vietnam?
Bao Dai
Ham Nghi
Gia Long
Hiep Hoa
When did France first attack Vietnam?
In 1858
In 1945
In 1954
In 1849
Which is the cause of the French colonial invasion of Vietnam?
Demand for markets and colonies from the mid-19th century of Western countries.
Vietnam has an important geographical position, is rich in natural resources, and had weakened feudalism.
Using the pretext of defending Catholicism
All are correct
Important provisions in the Treaty of Saigon 1862 included (1) Ceding three provinces in the Gia Dinh region (2) Opening three ports to international trade (3) Granting the right to navigate the Mekong (4) Agreeing to pay a P 4 million indemnity
(1), (3), and (4)
(1),(2), and (3)
(2) and (4)
(1), (2), (3), and (4)
Which of the following statements about The Treaty of Saigon 1874 is CORRECT? (1). It was signed on 15 March 1874 by the Third French Republic and the Nguyen dynasty of Vietnam. (2). Vietnam made economic and territorial concessions to France, while France waived a previous war indemnity and promised military protection against China. (3). The treaty effectively made Vietnam a protectorate of France. (4). Agreeing to pay a P 4 million indemnity
(1), (3), and (4)
(1),(2), and (3)
(2) and (4)
(1), (2), (3), and (4)
Which of the following statements about Vietnam under French Domination is INCORRECT?
French Indochina included Tonkin, Annam, Cochin China, Cambodia and Laos.
Indochina became the world's leading rice exporter, enriching all included the direct producer.
Many roads, railroads, and ports were built with the aim of exporting minerals and plantation products.
Working conditions were deplorable.
Which of the following statements about Vietnamese Nationalism is INCORRECT?
Before the start of the Marxism movement, the Vietnamese revolution lack of outline and leadership.
The rise of Nationalism can be divided into 3 stages: Traditionalists, who wanted to restore the monarchy; Western-oriented non-communists; and Western-oriented communists.
Nationalist Party of Vietnam was formed under the leadership of Nguyen Thai Hoc and modeled after the Kuomintang of Nationalist China.
Phan Boi Chau and The 'Dong Du Movement' (1905-1908) was an example of Western-oriented communists.
Which of the following statements about The Vietnamese Communist Party is CORRECT?
Be the unification of the three groups Indochinese communists, Annamese communists, and Indochinese communist Union.
Be formed on February 3, 1930 at Hongkong.
Trinh Dinh Cuu and Nguyen Duc Canh represented the Indochinese Communist Party to attend the Founding Conference of the Communist Party of Vietna
The meaning of the birth of the Vietnamese Communist Party includes:
Reflecting the combination of class struggle and national struggle in our country in the early years of the twentieth century.
Be the product of the combination of Marxism-Leninism, Ho Chi Minh's thought with the workers' movement, and the patriotic movement of Vietnam.
Be a turning point in the history of the Vietnamese revolution.
All are correct
What ended French colonial rule in Vietnam?
The Battle of Dien Bien Phu (1954)
The Battle of Hanoi (1946)
The 'Hanoi-Dien Bien Phu in the air'
The Tet Offensive
Which was not included in American Tactics used in the Vietnam War?
"The special War"
"The Local War"
"The Vietnamization War"
"The Guerrilla Tactics"
What did the domino theory state?
If one country fell to Communism, others nearby would soon follow.
Use of nuclear weapons in one country would lead to use in others.
If the economy of one Asian country fell, others nearby would soon follow.
The United States should increase defense spending to cripple the Soviet economy.
With which president is the policy of Vietnamization associated?
Eisenhower
Kennedy
Johnson
Nixon
Who was The infamous South Vietnamese "first lady" for controversial comments?
Madame Nhu
Madame Ky
Madame Diem
Madame Cao
What was Vietnam officially called beginning in 1976?
The Democratic Republic of Vietnam
The Republic of Vietnam
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam
The United States of Vietnam
What agreement ended US involvement in Vietnam?
The Paris Peace Accords
The Geneva Accords
The Ho-Sainteny agreement
None of the above
Choose the INCORRECT statement
After the war, Vietnam had been devastated in many respects.
From 1976 to 1986, Vietnam implemented centralized economic planning, the nationalization of industry, and agricultural collectivization.
Nguyen Van Linh is the current General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
Vietnam first began its economic reform in 1986 by adopting the Doi Moi policy.
Who was the successor to Ho Chi Minh as head of the Vietnamese Communist Party?
Le Duan
Le Duc Tho
Pham Minh Chinh
Le Kien Trung
When did the Gulf of Tonkin incident happen?
1960
1964
1958
1968
Who was the first president to send US combat troops?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry S. Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
John F. Kennedy
What was the commonly used name for the defoliant used by the U.S. military during Vietnam to clear vegetation?
Agent Orange
White Phosphorous
Acetic Acid
Black Gold
How long did the Battle of Dien Bien Phu last?
57 days
47 days
68 days
90 days
When was the Vietminh established?
1945
1941
1932
1952
When was the Agreement on Ending the War and Restoring Peace in Viet Nam signed?
1975
1950
1973
1972
Which country controlled most of Indochina before World War II ?
France
America
Japan
Germany
Who was the leader of the famous Huong Khe Uprising?
Phan Chu Trinh
Phan Dinh Phung and Cao Thang
Phan Boi Chau
King Ham Nghi
Choose the INCORRECT statement
The Tet Offensive was a major escalation and one of the largest military campaigns of the Vietnam War.
The Tet Offensive was a stunning propaganda victory for the communists.
Tet Offensive, attacks staged by North Vietnamese forces beginning in the early hours of January 31, 1968, during the Vietnam War.
The offensive was a crushing military defeat for American soldiers, Viet Cong and the North Vietnamese had won in this event.
Which one of the following statements about animism is INCORRECT?
Animism is the belief that nature is enlivened by distinct personalized spirit beings.
Animist peoples not only worship their ancestors, but they also worship rocks, plants, and animals.
Animism is prevalent among people who see themselves as a part of nature rather than dominating it.
Animism is monotheistic
Which one of the following statements about animism is INCORRECT?
Pre-colonial villagers have children with unattractive names so that spirits would not harm them.
Under pre-colonial times, in many families, children were referred to by their family ranking instead of by names.
Pre-colonial Viet believed that spirits inhabited rocks, trees, animals, and the rest of the natural world.
Humans were believed to have three kinds of souls: 'hon', 'phach', and 'via'.
Which one of the following statements about animism is CORRECT?
Spirits entered the body at conception or birth.
Spirits will forever leave a living person's body if the host suffered as fright, as reflected in the expression 'so mat hon'.
Men were believed to have three 'hon', and nine 'via'.
Under Pre-colonial time, a person's seventh year ('that tuan') was considered an important milestone.
Which is INCORRECT about "Wandering Souls" (According to the concept of the animists)?
The spirits of people who had died far from home, or of those with neglectful descendants, became "wandering souls".
"Wandering Souls" might harm anyone they encountered.
"Wandering Souls Day" is celebrated during the 15th day of the seventh month in the lunar calendar.
None of the above
Which is INCORRECT about Animism under pre-colonial times?
Based on the merits, the court ordained the gods of the Citadel according to levels.
The imperial states regulated Animistic practices to legitimize imperial rule and prevent 'ta giao' ("heterodox teaching") from corrupting morals and promoting rebellion.
Each village has had a 'dinh', or communal house, used for council meetings and rituals.
Who is the founder of the Taoism religion?
Laozi
Kongzi
Zhuangzi
Zunzi
Which is INCORRECT about Taoism?
Taoism is a spiritual philosophy that focuses on a person's outlook on life and the world around them.
Originated in China during the struggles preceding the founding of the Qin Empire in 221 B.C.E.
Human beings are not a part of the grand harmony of nature in Taoism.
The Tao Te Ching was originally named for the man credited with, writing it, Laozi.
Which is INCORRECT about Taoism?
The Taoist name is taken from Chinese letters which, in other words, the way.
"Non-action" in Taoism means "doing nothing".
Taoists believe it's important to trust and recognize our own inner nature, and discover who we are.
All things derive from a combination of the two, with 'am' supplying matter or solidity, and 'duong' subtle principle or spirit.
Which one of the following statements about the Yin Yang Symbol in Taoism is INCORRECT?
The dots in the Yin Yang symbol indicate that there is no absolute yin or yang, each contains the germ of the other.
The outer circle indicates that all things are made up of yin and yang.
The duality of yin and yang is an indivisible whole.
Yang refers to negative/passive/female principles in nature.
Which is INCORRECT about Taoist masters?
Taoist masters serve as healers, mediums, and geomancers.
By Nguyen Times, they were called 'thay', 'father', and by extension, 'teacher' or 'master'.
In modern times, It's hard to distinguish between Animist and Taoist.
None of the above
Who founded Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama
Shakyamuni
The "Buddha"
All are correct
The Basic Teachings of Buddha which are core to Buddhism are
The Three Universal Truths
The Four Noble Truths
The Noble Eightfold Path
All are correct
What does not belong to the Three Universal Truths in Buddhism?
Everything is impermanent and changing.
Impermanence leads to suffering, making life imperfect.
The self is not personal and unchanging.
All are correct
Which of the following are beliefs of Buddhism?
(1) Life is suffering
(2) People suffer on account of desire.
(3) If desires are conquered, nirvana will be attained.
(4) Desire can be removed by following the eight-fold path.
Which of the following is not The three paths of conduct on the Buddhist dharma wheel?
We must have respect for the truth.
Living in harmony with all the other aspects of the Buddha's teachings.
We should not do work that involves killing (including the slaughtering of animals) or dealing in slaves, weapons, poisons, or intoxicants (drug or alcohol).
We must not see things through the lens of negative emotions.
Which of the following is not the three paths of concentration in Buddhism?
Right Effort
Right Mindfulness
Right Meditation
Right Speech
When was Buddhism first introduced to Vietnam (came from China)?
In the 1st century C.E
In the Ly dynasty (11 century)
In about 500 B.C.E
In the 7th century
What are the three major Buddhist traditions?
Theravada
Mahayana
Vajrayana
All are correct
Who is regarded as the first Vietnamese patriarch of Zen Buddhism in Vietnam?
Khuong Tang Hoi
Le Dinh Tham
Master Khanh Hoa
Thich Tri Thu
What was the golden age of Buddhism in Vietnam?
From the Le So to the Tay Son
From the Nguyen dynasty up to now
From the beginning of AD to the end of the Northern domination period
Dinh, Tien Le, Ly, Tran dynasties
What was the period of the recession of Buddhism in Vietnam?
From the Le So to the Tay Son
From the Nguyen dynasty up to now
From the beginning of AD to the end of the Northern domination period
Dinh, Tien Le, Ly, Tran dynasties
When was The Unified Buddhist Sangha of Vietnam founded?
In 1964
In 1975
In 1986
In 1968
Three Virtues every Vietnamese Buddhist Youth Association member and leader are advised to follow:
Compassion
Wisdom
Bravery
All are correct
Fill in the blank with correct words
Confucianism derives from the thought of ... .
(a)
Which of the following statements is not true about Confucianism?
Be a system of thought and behavior originating in ancient China.
Confucianism is not a religion that is based upon the belief in a personalized God.
Confucianism concerns the issues of gods, spirits, and death.
Confucianism emphasizes the feeling of piety.
Which belong to the Five Relationships of Confucianism?
(1) father-son
(2) husband-wife
(3) ruler-subject
(4) friend-friend
(5) grandparents-nephew/niece
Which of the following statements about Confucianism in Vietnam is CORRECT?
Confucianism was introduced into Vietnam early during Chinese rule and has maintained its influence since that time.
In 1075, the first Confucian exam was opened with the names "Confucian Studies" and "Three Schools of Confucianism", officially giving birth to the long history of Confucian examinations in Vietnam.
The idea of territorial sovereignty identified in Ly Thuong Kiet's Nam Quoc Son Ha is considered to be influenced by Confucian thought.
All are correct
When did catholicism come to Vietnam?
In the 12 century
In the 16th century
In the 18th century
None of the above
Which is NOT included in The Seven Sacraments?
Baptism
Eucharist
Reconciliation
Recognition
