Bhutan civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Bhutan with answers and explanations, grouped by topic. This is a learning quiz, not an official exam. Select a question to see the answer.
Government and law 5 questions
The capital Thimphu, the 2008 Constitution, the two houses of Parliament, Dzongkha and the ngultrum.
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What is the capital city of Bhutan?
Thimphu
Thimphu is the capital and largest city of Bhutan and the seat of the government.
What is the national language of Bhutan?
Dzongkha
Dzongkha is the national language of Bhutan under the Constitution.
What is the currency of Bhutan?
Ngultrum
The ngultrum is Bhutan's currency, issued by the Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan.
In which year was the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan adopted?
2008
The Constitution was adopted on 18 July 2008, making Bhutan a democratic constitutional monarchy.
Which two houses, with the King, make up Bhutan’s Parliament?
National Council and National Assembly
Under the Constitution, Parliament consists of the Druk Gyalpo, the National Council and the National Assembly.
History 5 questions
The Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the founding of the Wangchuck dynasty in 1907 and the move to democracy.
Who unified Bhutan as a state in the 17th century?
Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal
Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal arrived from Tibet in 1616 and unified Bhutan, building many dzongs and its dual system of rule.
Who became the first hereditary King of Bhutan in 1907?
Ugyen Wangchuck
Ugyen Wangchuck was crowned the first Druk Gyalpo on 17 December 1907, founding the Wangchuck dynasty.
What does Bhutan’s National Day on 17 December commemorate?
The coronation of the first King in 1907
National Day marks the coronation of Ugyen Wangchuck as the first hereditary King on 17 December 1907.
In which year did Bhutan join the United Nations?
1971
Bhutan became a member of the United Nations in 1971.
Which King is associated with the idea of Gross National Happiness?
Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth King
The Fourth King, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, is credited with the idea that Gross National Happiness matters more than Gross National Product.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
The Land of the Thunder Dragon, its flag, dzongs, national animal and national sport.
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What does ‘Druk Yul’, the Bhutanese name for Bhutan, mean?
Land of the Thunder Dragon
Druk means thunder dragon. The dragon appears on the national flag and the King's title, Druk Gyalpo.
What is shown in the centre of Bhutan’s national flag?
A white dragon
The flag is divided diagonally into yellow and orange, with a white dragon holding jewels across the centre.
What is the national animal of Bhutan?
Takin
The takin, a large goat-antelope found in the Himalayas, is Bhutan's national animal.
What is the national sport of Bhutan?
Archery
Archery is Bhutan's national sport and is played at festivals and competitions across the country.
Which famous monastery clings to a cliff above the Paro valley?
Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest)
Paro Taktsang, the Tiger's Nest, is built on a cliff where Guru Rinpoche is said to have meditated.
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