Culture
What is the name of Tibet’s cultural clothing?
Chupa
What is Tibet’s climate like?
Cold
When is the Dalai Lama’s birthday?
July 6th, 1935
What is the name of Tibet’s capital city?
Lhasa
What is the name of the traditional Tibetan spiritual leader, often considered the reincarnation of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion
A) Dalai Lama
B) Panchen Lama
C) Karmapa
D) Sakya Trizin
What month is Losar typically celebrated in?
February, March
What common phrase is Tibet referred to as?
The Roof of the World
When did the Dalai Lama win the Nobel peace prize?
October 5th 1989
What is the name of this mountain range?
Himalayan Mountains
Who is the political leader of Tibet?
Penpa Tsering
Buddhism was introduced to Tibet by what country?
India
How many red and blue stripes are on Tibet’s flag?
12
What year did the Dalai Lama flee Tibet?
March 17, 1959
Is Tibet in Northeast, Southwest, or East Asia?
East
What is the name of the former leader of Tibet?
Lobsang Sangay
Name the there traditional regions of Tibet.
Kham, Amdo, U-Tsang
What year did China Invade Tibet?
1950
What year did the Dalai Lama flee Tibet?
1959 (More specifically March 17th 1959)
Name the two most famous rivers in Tibet.
Yarlung Tsangpo river/Indus river
Who is this
Panchen Lama
This form of Tibetan Buddhism, known as the “Yellow Hat” school, became the dominant tradition in the 17th century under the leadership of the Dalai Lamas.
Gelug school
What agreement did Tibet “sign” to be annexed under the People’s Republic of China
Seventeen Point Agreement
What is the Dalai Lama’s favorite strategy toward conflict?
A non violent approach.
About how high is Tibet’s average elevation in meters?
4000-4500 meter
Who is this
Ling Rimpoche