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100
Sri Lanka is often called the "teardrop of ___" because of its location near which country? (Thailand, Maldives, India, Bangladesh)
India
100
What is the most famous Sri Lankan street food, made by chopping flatbread on a hot griddle with vegetables, egg, or meat? (Puttu, Idiyappam, Appam, Kottu Rothi)
Kottu Roti
100
Which year did Sri Lanka gain independence from British colonial rule? (1948, 1952, 1946, 1950)
1948
100
Who is known as the “Father of the Nation” for leading Sri Lanka to independence in 1948? (D. S. Senanayake, S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike, Mahinda Rajapaksa, Ranil Wickremesinghe)
D. S. Senanayake
100
What is the national sport of Sri Lanka? (Cricket, Volleyball, Football (Soccer), Athletics)
Volleyball
200
Which city is known as the "Hill Capital" of Sri Lanka? (Kandy, Jaffna, Trincomalee, Galle)
Kandy
200
What is the name of thin, string-like noodles made from rice flour, usually eaten with curry or coconut sambol? (String hoppers/Idiyappam, Dosa, Puttu, Appam)
String hoppers/Idiyappam
200
Which European power first established a colonial presence in Sri Lanka in the early 16th century? (Portuguese, Dutch, British, French)
Portuguese
200
Which legendary Sri Lankan cricketer was nicknamed the “Matara Mauler” for his explosive batting style? (Kumar Sangakkara, Sanath Jayasuriya, Aravinda de Silva, Tillakaratne Dilshan)
Sanath Jayasuriya
200
Which animal appears on the national flag of Sri Lanka? (Elephant, Tiger, Lion, Dragon)
Lion
300
Sri Lanka is famous for which type of gemstone, especially from Ratnapura? (Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies, Diamonds)
Sapphires
300
Kiribath is made from rice cooked in what? (Cow's milk, Condensed milk, Coconut milk, Regular milk)
Coconut milk
300
The Kingdom of Kandy signed the Kandyan Convention in 1815, which ceded control of the island to which colonial power? (British, French, Portuguese, Dutch)
British
300
Who was the world’s first female Prime Minister, serving Sri Lanka in 1960? (Sirimavo Bandaranaike, Chandrika Kumaratunga, Indira Gandhi, Margaret Thatcher)
Sirimavo Bandaranaike
300
Which beverage, famously grown in Sri Lanka’s central highlands, is one of the country’s biggest exports? (Coffee, Tea, Cocoa, Palm Wine)
Tea
400
Which coastal city is known for its historic fort built by the Portugues and later expanded by the Dutch? (Galle, Matara, Batticaloa, Negombo)
Galle
400
The Sri Lankan dish ambul thiyal is a sour fish curry traditionally flavored with which dried fruit? (Tamarind, Goraka, Lime, Bilimbi)
Goraka
400
Which ancient Sri Lankan King is credited with introducing Buddhism to the island, through his connection with Emperor Ashoka of India? (King Vijayabahu, King Dutugemunu, King Devanampiya Tissa, King Parakramabahu I)
King Devanampiya Tissa
400
Which Sri Lankan singer is famously known for singing Rowdy Baby? (Yohani, Dhee, Raveen Tharuka, Kasun Kalhara)
Dhee
400
In 2025, which soft drink brand is considered the best-selling soda in Sri Lanka? (Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Elephant House, Sprite)
Elephant House
500
What is the longest river in Sri Lanka? (Kelani River, Mahaweli River, Kalu River, Walawe River)
Mahaweli River
500
Which popular Sri Lankan festival sweet is deep-fried in a distinctive flower-shaped mold? (Kavum, Kokis, Peni Walalu, Aasmi)
Kokis
500
The "Gal Vihara" statues, carved into a granite rock face, are a hallmark of which ancient Sri Lankan capital city? (Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Dambulla)
Polonnaruwa
500
Ananda Coomaraswamy, a Sri Lankan philosopher and art historian, played a major role in introducing which culture’s traditional art to the West? (Japanese, Indian, Egyptian, Chinese)
Indian
500
Jacqueline Fernandez, born in Sri Lanka, gained international fame in which field? (Professional cricket, Acting and modeling, Classical dance, Singing)
Acting and modeling