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local literature and art

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The ancient sinhala text Mahawamsa was written by Mahanama thero during the reign of king Mahasen. About which king did thero write more than 10 chapters in its first phase

a)

King Dutugemunu

b)

King Dhatusena

c)

King Mahasen

d)

King Pandukabhaya

2.

which of the following was the first novel to be released in cinema in Sri Lanka?

a)

Amma Yahaluwo

b)

Madol duwa

c)

Kala Handa

d)

Gamperaliya

3.

who was the statue of the Goddess Tara which is located in the British museum thought to be modelled after?

a)

Pattini

b)

Kali

c)

Wessamuni

d)

Kiri Amma

4.

The Sri Lankan book that has won the highest international recognition is?

a)

The English patient

b)

The seven moons of maali almeida

c)

Ape gama

d)

Anil’s Ghost

5.

Which textile art form involving wax-resist dyeing is considered an integral part of Sri Lankan heritage?



(a)  

6.

What is the "Coconut Triangle" of Sri Lanka, often a topic in general culture quizzes?



(a)  

7.

Who won the Swarna Pusthaka Award in 2024 for the Best Sinhala Novel?

Name the book as well

(a)  

8.

Which town in Sri Lanka is most famous for traditional mask-making?



(a)  

9.

What is the local name for traditional Sri Lankan puppetry?



(a)  

10.

What is the oldest written Sinhala grammar book?



(a)  

11.

Who wrote the 12th-century religious text Amawathura?

a)

Gurulugomi

b)

Vidya Chakrawarthi

c)

Martin wikramasinghe

d)

Kumarathunga munidasa