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Unveiling the Festivities of Tribal and Indigenous Communities

Description: Explore the vibrant world of tribal and indigenous communities and their captivating festivities in this quiz.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which tribe in India celebrates the annual 'Hornbill Festival' showcasing their rich cultural heritage?

  1. Nagas

  2. Gonds

  3. Bhils

  4. Santhals


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hornbill Festival is a renowned celebration held by the Naga tribes in Nagaland, India, showcasing their diverse culture, music, dance, and traditional arts.

The 'Thaipusam' festival is a significant event for which community in Malaysia?

  1. Orang Asli

  2. Iban

  3. Kadazan-Dusun

  4. Tamil


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Thaipusam is a Hindu festival primarily celebrated by the Tamil community in Malaysia, honoring Lord Murugan and showcasing their devotion and cultural traditions.

Which tribe in the Amazon rainforest is known for their elaborate body painting and adornments during their annual 'Yurupari' festival?

  1. Yanomami

  2. Kayapo

  3. Ashaninka

  4. Guarani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Yanomami tribe in the Amazon rainforest holds the Yurupari festival, where men undergo rituals, body painting, and adornments to mark their transition into adulthood.

The 'Diwali' festival, celebrated in India, is associated with which indigenous community?

  1. Gonds

  2. Bhils

  3. Santhals

  4. Todas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated by various communities in India, including the Todas tribe, who have unique traditions and rituals associated with this festival.

The 'Pow Wow' is a gathering of indigenous communities in North America, primarily organized by which tribe?

  1. Navajo

  2. Lakota

  3. Cherokee

  4. Iroquois


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Pow Wow is a significant event for indigenous communities in North America, often organized by the Lakota tribe, where they gather for cultural exchange, dancing, music, and storytelling.

The 'Songkran' festival in Thailand is celebrated to mark the beginning of which traditional new year?

  1. Chinese

  2. Lunar

  3. Buddhist

  4. Hindu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year festival, celebrated to mark the beginning of the Buddhist new year and is characterized by water splashing, merit-making, and family gatherings.

Which indigenous community in Australia celebrates the 'Dreamtime' festival, showcasing their spiritual connection to the land?

  1. Aboriginal

  2. Torres Strait Islander

  3. Maori

  4. Hawaiian


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dreamtime festival is celebrated by Aboriginal communities in Australia, honoring their spiritual connection to the land, ancestors, and Dreamtime stories.

The 'Obon' festival in Japan is primarily observed by which indigenous community?

  1. Ainu

  2. Ryukyuan

  3. Okinawan

  4. Yamato


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Obon is a Japanese festival primarily observed by the Yamato people, honoring the spirits of their ancestors and paying respect to their lineage.

The 'Carnaval' festival in Brazil is known for its vibrant parades and music, primarily celebrated by which indigenous community?

  1. Guarani

  2. Kayapo

  3. Yanomami

  4. Ashaninka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Carnaval festival in Brazil is celebrated by various communities, including the Guarani tribe, who participate in parades, music, and cultural performances.

The 'Loi Krathong' festival in Thailand is celebrated to honor which water deity?

  1. Phra Mae Khongkha

  2. Phra Phum

  3. Phra Mae Thorani

  4. Phra Nang


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Loi Krathong is a Thai festival where people float decorated rafts (krathongs) on rivers and waterways to honor the water deity, Phra Mae Khongkha.

The 'Diwali' festival in India is also known by which alternative name?

  1. Holi

  2. Dussehra

  3. Pongal

  4. Makar Sankranti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diwali, the festival of lights, is also known as Holi, a spring festival celebrated in India with colors, music, and dance.

Which indigenous community in the Philippines celebrates the 'Panagbenga' festival, known for its colorful flower floats?

  1. Igorot

  2. Ifugao

  3. Kalinga

  4. Aeta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Panagbenga festival is celebrated by the Igorot people in the Philippines, showcasing their rich cultural heritage and featuring colorful flower floats and parades.

The 'Thadingyut' festival in Myanmar is celebrated to mark the end of which Buddhist lent?

  1. Vassa

  2. Uposatha

  3. Kathina

  4. Pavarana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thadingyut is a Buddhist festival in Myanmar, marking the end of the Vassa lent, a three-month period of retreat and meditation for monks.

Which indigenous community in Mexico celebrates the 'Dia de los Muertos' festival, honoring their deceased ancestors?

  1. Aztec

  2. Maya

  3. Zapotec

  4. Mixtec


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican festival celebrated by various indigenous communities, including the Aztecs, to honor and remember their deceased ancestors.

The 'Navratri' festival in India is celebrated over how many nights?

  1. 7

  2. 9

  3. 11

  4. 13


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Navratri, a Hindu festival celebrated in India, spans over nine nights and is dedicated to the worship of the goddess Durga.

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