Tibetan Culture and Geography Quiz

Question 1

• The narrator was captivated by massive Tibetan mastiff dogs guarding nomadic tents.
• The dogs reacted aggressively, tilting their heads and charging toward the approaching person.
• The dogs were black with bright red collars.

Question 2

• The narrator experienced a severe headache at 5,400 meters.
• The narrator drank water, which relieved the headache as they descended.

Question 3

• Hindu and Buddhist belief systems see Lake Mansarovar as the source of four major rivers (Indus, Ganges, Sutlej, and Brahmaputra).
• Only the Sutlej originates from the lake; the others originate nearby.

Question 4

• The narrator felt distressed by the desolate condition of Hor (a town).
• Hor was located near Lake Manasarovar. - Hor had no vegetation only dust, rocks, and refuse.

Question 5

• Norbu was a Tibetan working at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
• Norbu was an expert on the Kailash kora pilgrimage.
• Norbu's knowledge of Buddhist literature would aid the narrator on his journey.

Question 1 (Detailed)

• The narrator had a difficult night and met a Tibetan doctor.
• The doctor's clinic resembled a monastery.
• The doctor only had basic tools which surprised the narrator.

Additional Notes (Page 2)

• The doctor examined the narrator's veins.
• The doctor diagnosed the narrator's condition as cold and altitude-related illnesses.
• The doctor provided medicine.
• The medicine came in packages containing brown powder and pellets.
• The medicine tasted like cinnamon.

Test your knowledge on Tibetan culture, geography, and significant belief systems. This quiz covers a range of topics from local traditions and environmental conditions to important landmarks like Lake Mansarovar. Challenge yourself and discover more about this unique region!