Burmese Script

Description: This quiz aims to test your knowledge of the Burmese Script, a writing system used in Myanmar (Burma) and some neighboring regions. The script has a rich history and is used to write the Burmese language, as well as several other languages spoken in Myanmar.
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What is the name of the Burmese alphabet?

  1. Burmese alphabet

  2. Myanmar alphabet

  3. Burmese-Myanmar alphabet

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Burmese alphabet is the writing system used to write the Burmese language.

How many letters are there in the Burmese alphabet?

  1. 33

  2. 34

  3. 35

  4. 36


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

There are 35 letters in the Burmese alphabet.

Which of the following is not a vowel in the Burmese alphabet?

  1. a

  2. e

  3. i

  4. u


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Burmese alphabet has four vowels: a, e, i, and o.

What is the name of the Burmese consonant cluster that represents the sound /ŋ/?

  1. nga

  2. ng

  3. ngga

  4. ngg


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Burmese consonant cluster that represents the sound /ŋ/ is nga.

Which of the following is not a tone mark in the Burmese script?

  1. high tone

  2. mid tone

  3. low tone

  4. creaky tone


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Burmese script has three tone marks: high tone, mid tone, and low tone.

What is the name of the Burmese punctuation mark that is used to separate words?

  1. period

  2. comma

  3. colon

  4. semicolon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Burmese punctuation mark that is used to separate words is the period.

Which of the following is not a number in the Burmese script?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Burmese script has three numbers: 1, 2, and 3.

What is the name of the Burmese symbol that is used to represent the currency kyat?

  1. K

  2. Ks

  3. $

  4. ¥


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Burmese symbol that is used to represent the currency kyat is K.

Which of the following is not a unit of measurement in the Burmese script?

  1. inch

  2. foot

  3. yard

  4. mile


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Burmese script has three units of measurement: inch, foot, and yard.

What is the name of the Burmese calendar?

  1. Burmese calendar

  2. Myanmar calendar

  3. Burmese-Myanmar calendar

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Burmese calendar is the traditional calendar used in Myanmar.

Which of the following is not a month in the Burmese calendar?

  1. January

  2. February

  3. March

  4. April


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Burmese calendar has twelve months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December.

What is the name of the Burmese New Year?

  1. Thingyan

  2. Songkran

  3. Chol Chnam Thmey

  4. Pchum Ben


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Burmese New Year is called Thingyan.

Which of the following is not a traditional Burmese dance?

  1. Marionette dance

  2. Peacock dance

  3. Elephant dance

  4. Salsa dance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Marionette dance, Peacock dance, and Elephant dance are traditional Burmese dances. Salsa dance is not a traditional Burmese dance.

What is the name of the traditional Burmese musical instrument that is made of bamboo?

  1. Hsaing waing

  2. Saung gauk

  3. Pat waing

  4. Kye waing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hsaing waing is a traditional Burmese musical instrument that is made of bamboo.

Which of the following is not a traditional Burmese dish?

  1. Mohinga

  2. Khow suey

  3. Onnokauk swe

  4. Pizza


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mohinga, Khow suey, and Onnokauk swe are traditional Burmese dishes. Pizza is not a traditional Burmese dish.

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