Tibetan Culture and Geography Quiz
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What characteristic of Tibetan mastiffs fascinated the narrator?

  • Their massive size and behavior (correct)
  • Their ability to guard the tents
  • Their bright red collars
  • Their friendliness towards strangers

    • What symptom did the narrator experience at an elevation of 5,400 meters?

  • Nausea
  • Severe headache (correct)
  • Dizziness
  • Exhaustion

    • Which river is correctly identified as flowing from Lake Mansarovar?

  • Sutlej (correct)
  • Brahmaputra
  • Indus
  • Ganges

    • Why did the narrator feel sorry for Hor?

    <p>It was a desolate place with dust and refuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Norbu’s profession?

    <p>An academic researcher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the narrator hope to achieve by teaming up with Norbu?

    <p>To not be alone during the journey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Darchen Medical College resemble a monastery?

    <p>It featured a solid door and courtyard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prior experience did Norbu have regarding the Kailash kora?

    <p>He wrote extensively about it but never did it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    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.

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    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!

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