History
What year did Vietnam declare independence from France?
1945
What do Vietnamese people typically eat to celebrate Tet?
Banh Chung or Banh Tet
What is the Vietnamese fermented fish sauce called in Vietnamese?
Nước mắm
Vietnam shares borders with how many countries?
Three (China, Laos, Cambodia)
What is the most common first name in Vietnam?
Nguyen
Who was the first emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty?
Gia Long
Which festival is celebrated in Vietnam to honour ancestors in April?
Hung Kings' Festival (Giỗ tổ Hùng Vương)
What ingredient is traditionally used to wrap Vietnamese steamed dumplings called "Bánh Bột Lọc"?
Tapioca starch
What is the tallest mountain in Vietnam?
Fansipan
What is the national animal of Vietnam?
Water buffalo
Which city was the capital of French Indochina from 1902 to 1945?
Hanoi
What do children receive as gifts during Tet?
Red envelopes (Lì xì) filled with money
What is the traditional Vietnamese dish made with fertilized duck eggs called?
Balut (Trứng vịt lộn)
Which city is Vietnam's largest by population?
Ho Chi Minh City
Who is the famous Vietnamese author known for his novel "The Tale of Kieu", which is considered a classic of Vietnamese literature?
Nguyen Du
Who led the Viet Minh during the August Revolution of 1945?
Ho Chi Minh
What event marked the official reunification of Vietnam?
The Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, led to North and South Vietnam reunifying.
What Vietnamese traditional music genre is performed primarily in southern Vietnam and often features a blend of folk melodies with modern instruments?
Cải lương
What is the name of the UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its limestone islands in northern Vietnam?
Ha Long Bay
In which year did Vietnam officially join the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
2007
What agreement divided Vietnam into North and South Vietnam in 1954?
Geneva Accords
What is the name of the traditional martial art practiced in Vietnam?
Vovinam
Which popular Vietnamese singer is known for the song "Bong Bong Bang Bang"?
365 Daband
Which river flows through the capital city of Hanoi?
Red River (Sông Hồng)
What Vietnamese legend explains the origin of the Vietnamese people as descendants of dragons and fairies?
The legend of Lạc Long Quân and Âu Cơ