The Great Race - Sample questions

Tibet
The Chinese government is increasing security in Tibet for the 50 anniversary of a Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule.  The questions this week relate to Tibet.

Question 1.  For approximately how long did the Dalai Lamas maintain the Gelupa rule in Tibet before it was incorporated into the People’s Republic of China?
A    165 years   
B    235 years   
C    310 years   
D    1760 years   


Question 2.  Which of the following statements is true?
A    While under the control of the Dalai Lamas Tibet has generally been a subordinate state to China   
B    Tibet was a completely independent state since approximately 700 AD until 1950   
C    The Dalai Lamas united Tibet in the eighth century   
D    The Japanese ruled Tibet during World War 2   


Question 3.  Which of the following statements is true:
A    All the Dalai Lamas must be Tibetans   
B    Kublai Khan was converted to Buddhism by monks from Tibet   
C    Monks from Japan converted many Mongols to Buddhism   
D    All of the above are true   


Question 4.  The rule of the Dalai Lamas is:
A    An example of a democracy   
B    An example of a secular state   
C    An example of non-secular rule   
D    An example of a constitutional monarchy   


Question 5.  The political centre of Tibet (Lhasa) is located near which river? 
A    Yarlung Zangbo   
B    Irrawaddy   
C    Ganges   
D    Paduna   


Question 6.  The average monthly temperature of Lhasa in February is:
A    Lower than Paris (France), but higher than Tokyo   
B    Higher than both Paris (France) and Tokyo   
C    The same as Rome and higher than Paris (France)   
D    Both B and C are correct   


Question 7. The difference in height between Lhasa and La Paz (Bolivia) is approximately:
A    100metres   
B    100 000centimetres   
C    32.8 feet   
D    Both A and B   


Question 8.  The population of Tibet is approximately:
A    One quarter of the size of Australia   
B    1 million less than New Zealand’s population   
C    The same size as the population of Papua New Guinea   
D    One half the population of Nepal   


Question 9.  Tibetans have a language that is most closely related to the language of people from:
A    Burma   
B    Iran   
C    Thailand   
D    Cambodia   


Question 10.  The current clamp down by the Chinese government is concerned with the fiftieth anniversary of:
A    The takeover of Tibet by The People’s Republic of China   
B    An uprising several year before the takeover by The People’s Republic of China  
C    An uprising several year after the takeover by The People’s Republic of China   
D    Celebration of Tibetan independence