Ethnicity and Ethnic Groups
Myths
Characteristics
Bhutanese Identity
100
The largest ethnic group in Bhutan, comprising the majority of the population...
Ngalops
100
Howling dogs at night are believed to signify ________ in the direction the dogs are facing.
death or spirits
100
The term "Lhotshampa" translates to...
People of the South
100
Bhutan is often referred to as the "Land of the Thunder Dragon." What is the Bhutanese name for the country?
Drukyul
200
Any TWO Indigenous and tribal groups in Bhutan
Brokpa, Lepcha, Doya, Monpa etc
200
A person who offer flowers at the altars and temples are believed to be reborn as a __________ person when they reincarnate.
Beautiful
200
The Tsanglakha speaking people from Eastern Bhutan are ...
Sharchops
200
"Tsa-Wa-Sum" concept represents...
Unity of King, Country and the People
300
The person in the recording is speaking...
Khengkha
300
The first week after a child is born, parents seek local astrologers to write the child’s birth astrology, known as...
Kyetsi
300
This ethnic groups primarily consists of Tamang, Gurung, Rai, Limbu and so on...
Lhotshampa
300
The National day of Bhutan is marked on 17th December because...
This was the day the First King of Bhutan was crowned on 17th, December, 1907.
400
Bhutan recognizes the "Six Major Peoples" as the main ethnic groups in the country. Name at least four of these six major ethnic groups.
Ngalops, Sharchops, Lhotshampas, Khengpas, Bumthaps and Brokpas.
400
The auspicious days are on the ________ where people visit sacred places and chant prayers.
8th, 15th, and 30th.
400
Identify the ethnic people in this picture.
Lhops or Doya people
400
Four major language groups in Bhutan are...
Dzongkha, Tshanglakha, Lhotshamkha, and Bumthapkha.
500
Primary difference between ethnicity and race...
Ethnicity is based on shared cultural traits, while race is based on physical characteristics.
500
Myth is ...
a symbolic narrative that may be used to explain the early history of a group of people
500
These indigenious group inhabit the eastern part of the country. Specifically the district of Lhuentse and the villages are found spread along the banks of Kurichu. They are expert weavers and are known for their skill in weaving the grandiose Kushithara.
Kurtoeps
500
The symbolic meaning of the dragon in the national flag is...
The dragon signifies purity and the jewels held in the dragon’s claws represent Bhutan’s wealth and security.