Culture
What is the most popular sport?
soccer (football)
What is the most common surname?
Nguyen
Name one native fruit in Vietnam.
pomelo, longan, lychee, mango, jackfruit
Which historical Vietnamese warrior famously rode a giant war elephant into battle against occupiers?
Bà Triệu (Lady Triệu)
What is the main mode of transportion?
motorbikes/motorcycles
Which country colonized Vietnam?
France
Which two Vietnamese foods made their way into the Oxford Dictionary due to their popularity?
pho and banh mi
On what TV singing show did Phương Mỹ Chi first become famous at age 10?
The Voice Kids Vietnam
What is the population of Vietnam?
~100 million (102.41 million)
Which country ruled Vietnam for ~1000 years?
China
Out of the following options, which one is sour soup:
a) Chả cá Lã Vọng
b) Bún bò Huế
c) Canh Chua
d) Bánh Xèo
e) Gỏi cuốn
c) Canh Chua
How old was Bà Triệu when she launched her rebellion and led 30 major battles?
19 years old
What year did French colonialism begin?
In Northern Vietnam, what is used instead of chilli to produce spicy flavours?
black pepper
What traditional genre of Southern Vietnamese folk music does Phương Mỹ Chi combine with modern V-pop?
Dân Ca (Southern Folk Music)
How many ethnic groups are officially recognized?
54
Why is the last name Nguyen so common?
After the takedown of the Ly Dynasty, the descendants of Ly were forced to change their surname to Nguyen (the same happened with the Hô Dynasty and Mac Dynasty).
Why does Nothern Vietnam have less spicy food compared to other regions of Vietnam?
due to the colder climate
What classic high school subject did Phương Mỹ Chi use as inspiration to create viral pop hits for Gen Z?
Vietnamese Literature