Culture & Tradition
What is the national weapon of Nepal?
Khukuri: Also known as a Gorkha Blade, it is a large knife, made popular as an all-purpose cutting tool from Nepal.
The previous form of government in Nepal (before 2008)?
Monarchy
Nepal is land locked by which two countries?
India and China.
What is the name of the mithai that is spiral-shaped, crispy, and juicy, usually served as desserts in functions?
Jeri
What is the name of the mountain range that makes up most of Nepal's landscape?
The Himalayas
The 2 main religions of Nepal?
Hinduism and Buddhism
Who is seen as the founder and the first king of Nepal?
Prithvi Narayan Shah
What city is also called the "tourism capital" of Nepal?
Pokhara
What is the name of the traditional homemade ring-shaped rice bread?
Sel Roti
What animals are celebrated during the 1st 3 days of Tihar?
Crows (Kaag), Cows (Gai), and Dogs (Kukkur)
Ethnic group sometimes referred to as help guides, of Nepal in the mountainous regions
Sherpas
Nepal is part of this South Asian geopolitical union. What is the name of this union?
SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation)
The Nepali name for Mount Everest, or "Peak of Heaven"?
Sagarmatha
The traditional dress of Nepali men?
Daura Suruwal
What are the three geographic divisions of Nepal?
Himal, Pahad, Terai (Mountain, Hill, Plains)
What was the real name of the Buddha?
Siddhartha Gautama
The current prime minister of Nepal
K.P. Sharma Oli
The birthplace of Buddha?
Lumbini
A traditional Nepali cheese usually served hard
Chhurpi
The Biggest Stadium in Nepal, home to the nation's national Football team
Dashrath Stadium aka Dashrath Rangasala
The national bird of Nepal?
Danphe (Himalayan Monal)
The most recent king of Nepal
King Gyanendra
The lowest point in Nepal?
Plains of Kechana Kalan
The largest exports of Nepal?
Textiles, carpet, and clothing.
Who is the writer of the Nepali love poem "Muna Madan"?
Laxmi Prasad Devkota.