History & Politics 👑
This city is the current capital of Sri Lanka
What is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte?
This ocean surrounds the island of Sri Lanka
What is the Indian Ocean
This popular Sri Lankan street food is made by chopping roti, vegetables, eggs, and sometimes meat on a hot griddle
What is kottu?
This sport is the most popular in Sri Lanka
What is cricket
When you get a 95% on a test, your parents usually ask this question
What is “What happened to the other 5%?”
In 1972, Ceylon officially changed its name to this
What is Sri Lanka?
This sacred mountain is known for the “Sri Pada” footprint at its summit
What is Adam’s Peak?
These bowl-shaped pancakes made from fermented rice flour and coconut milk are a popular breakfast item
What are hoppers (appa)?
This colorful Buddhist festival in Kandy features decorated elephants, dancers, and drummers
What is the Esala Perahera?
This exclamation is often used by Sri Lankan parents when something goes wrong, or when they are frustrated, disappointed, or surprised
What is “Aiyo”?
He was the first Prime Minister of independent Ceylon in 1948
Who is D. S. Senanayake?
This national park is one of the best places in the world to spot leopards
What is Yala National Park?
This fiery coconut and chili condiment is commonly served with rice and curry
What is pol sambol?
Celebrated in April, this is one of the biggest cultural holidays in Sri Lanka
What is Sinhala and Tamil New Year?
When you complain of a headache or a cold, your Amma will insist you use this herbal oil or balm, claiming it can cure almost anything
What is Siddhalepa?
This Sri Lankan leader became the world’s first female prime minister in 1960
Who is Sirimavo Bandaranaike?
This east coast beach is famous for surfing and whale watching
What is Arugam Bay?
Originally from Sri Lanka, this spice has been exported for centuries and is prized for its sweet, delicate flavor
What is Ceylon cinnamon?
This Hindu temple in Trincomalee is dedicated to Lord Shiva and sits on a cliff above the sea
What is Koneswaram Temple
This is what your Thaththa insists on wearing to bed, no matter the season, because it’s "comfortable"
What is a sarong?
This ancient Sri Lankan kingdom, established around 377 BCE, was known for its advanced irrigation systems, stupas, and being a major center of Buddhism for over a millennium
What is the Anuradhapura Kingdom?
Known as the "Little England of Sri Lanka," this hill country town is famous for its colonial-era bungalows, waterfalls, and lush tea plantations.
What is Nuwara Eliya?
This world-famous beverage from Sri Lanka is known for its bold, bright flavor and is often graded by the region
What is Ceylon tea?
This Sinhalese martial art combines dance and combat techniques
What is Angampora?
When it comes to your future, amma and thattha often insist you can only choose from these three “respectable” careers.
What are doctor, lawyer, and engineer