Tamil
How much is the Tamil population in Srilanka?
about 5 million or about 15% of the total population.
Sri Lanka has various regional styles of cooking depending on local produce. Which area would produce very hot curries?
Jaffna (Tamil)
Vadai is usually:
Baked
Sun dried
Steamed
Fried
Fried
If you decide to stop at a local restaurant for something to eat or drink, which of the following things could you expect to see on the menu?
Haggis Empanadas
Faluda Sushi
Faluda
Tamils are divided into __ main groups
2
Which part of Sri Lanka is predominantly Tamil?
Tamil is almost exclusively spoken in northern and eastern parts of the island.
In which Sri Lankan province is the famous Temple of the Tooth located?
Central Province
What are the two basic ingredients typically used for pickling?
Water or lime juice
Sugar or fermented rice water
Salt or vinegar
Chili powder and oil
Salt or vinegar
Coconut sambol can be a vegetarian dish, but some varieties include just one meat. Which of the following is the meat?
Maldive fish Minced Beef
Sprats Squid
Maldive fish
The events of "Black July" happened during __________
Eelam war 1
The events of "Black July" refer to a series of violent riots and attacks against the Tamil minority in Sri Lanka that took place in July 1983. This was the beginning of the Eelam war 1, also known as the Sri Lankan Civil War, which lasted for 26 years until 2009. During this war, the Tamil Tigers fought for an independent Tamil state in the northern and eastern regions of Sri Lanka. The correct answer is Eelam war 1 because "Black July" specifically refers to the events that occurred during this period.
Which militant leader started an organization in 1976 in Sri Lanka, advocating the creation of a separate Tamil state?
Velupillai Prabhakaran
What is the legislative capital city of Sri Lanka?
Sri Jayawardanapura Kotte
How did puttu get its cylindrical shape traditionally?
Bamboo stem mold
Rolled by hand
Cylindrical clay mold
Stainless steel
Bamboo stem mold
Which community brought dodol to Sri Lanka?
Tamils, Moors
Portuguese Malays
Malays
In how many provinces is Sri Lanka divided?
9
What makes the Golden Temple of Dambulla so unusual?
It is built in a cave
What is the name of King Kasyapa's Fortress?
Lion Rock
Which kitchen implement was originally used to make coconut (pol) sambol?
Chakki Food processor
Miris gala Nambiliya
Miris gala
Which combination of ingredients is essential in making any variety of pittu?
Flour and coconut shavings
Dairy milk and eggs
Rice and coconut milk
All of the above
Flour and coconut shavings
Which of these dishes are part of Sri Lankan culture?
Pittu
Rice and curry
All are true
Sri Lankans have traditionally gotten electricity from which form of energy?
Hydro-powered energy
If you go for a visit, you might find out which of the following is a commonly used nickname for the beautiful island nation of Sri Lanka.
Pearl of the Indian Ocean
Where is Kanji originally from?
China
Which region in Sri Lanka adds long beans to pol sambol
Tangalle
Batticaloa
Colombo
Kandy
Batticaloa
How many rivers does Sri Lanka have?
102 rivers
103 rivers
100 rivers
103 rivers