Food
parippu(dal)
What city is the perahera in?
Kandy (Mahanuwara)
Ancient Rock Fortress
Sigiriya
Translate: King
Tamil/Sinhala: Raja
Name a country that have colonized Sri Lanka in the past
The British, Dutch, and Portuguese
What's the rice dish eaten in Sinhalese New Years?
Kiribath
What month(s) is the Perahera in?
July and August
2,243m tall and has the Buddha's footprint
Adam's Peak (Siri Pada)
Translate: Coffee
Sinhala: Kopi
Tamil: Kaapi
Sri Lanka was formerly known as ________
Ceylon
Made from a wok-like pan. Has a spongy center and bowl-like shape
Appa
What does the Perahera pay homage to?
Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha
Famous bridge between Kandy and Ella
Nine Arch Bridge
Translate: School
Sinhala: Pasale
Tamil: Pazhikoodam
What famous tea company was founded in Sri Lanka?
Lipton Tea
Spice native to Sri Lanka used in tea
Cinnamon
How many days is the Perahera?
10 days
Temple of Tooth also known as
Sri Dalada Maligawa
Translate: Tree
Sinhala: Gaha
Tamil: Maram
Sri Maha Bodhiya is the world's oldest ____?
Tree (planted by a person)
Pancake made from lentils and rice. Served with chutney
Dosa
How old is Buddha's Tooth (estimate)?
2,500 years old
Anuradhapura
Tamil: Gator
Sinhala: Gator
What continent did Sri Lanka used to be a part of?
Antarctica