Muhibbah quiz slides2015
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The document contains 20 multiple choice questions about Denmark and Malaysia as part of a game called Muhibbah 2015. The questions cover topics like famous landmarks, cultural traditions, historical figures and famous dishes from both countries. An answer key with explanations is provided at the end.
Muhibbah quiz slides2015
- 2. Rules of the Game • Get into groups of up to 10 • 20 Questions about Denmark or Malaysia • One minute per question • Multiple choice questions • Write you answer on the answer sheet for each team. Remember your team name! • Submit answer sheet
- 3. Question 1 Batu Caves is one of the top tourist attractions in Kuala Lumpur. It is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India, rising almost 100 m above the ground. Temple Cave is the largest of the three caves there. To reach it, visitors must climb a steep flight of 272 steps. Which god is Batu Caves dedicated to? A. Krishna B. Shiva C. Murugan D. Vishnu
- 4. Question 2 Which character in Lord of the Rings is played by a Danish American actor? A. Sauron B. Beorn C. Aragorn D. Legolas
- 5. Question 3 C. Le chou farci au saumon braisé aux petits lardons (stuffed cabbage salmon braised with bacon) D. Potage à la Tortue" (turtle soup) served with Amontillado sherryKasper Schmeicel Which of the following was not served as part of ”Babette’s Feast” (a 1987 Oscar winning danish movie)? A. Cailles en Sarcophage (quail in puff pastry shell with foie gras and truffle sauce) served with Clos de Vougeot Pinot Noir B. Savarin au Rhum avec des Figues et Fruit Glacée (rum sponge cake with figs and candied cherries) served with champagne
- 6. Question 4 I will call you on the telephone. John, relax at 10. The Salmon scored an A. A wall of cigarettes. The above are hints to some famous Malaysian dishes. What are they? A. Mee Goreng, Nasi Lemak, Roti Chanai, Sambal Belacan B. Beef Rendang, Kuih Lapis, Curry Chicken, Satay C. Mee Goreng, Roti John, Laksa, Murtabak D. Roti John, Ikan Bakar, Onde-Onde, Asam Pedas
- 7. Question 5 Retailer gives away car without charge Large ocean crazy Messy place filled with ribbons The above are hints to some famous Danish dishes. What are they? A. Frikadelle, Kransekage, Ris a la mande B. Frikadelle, biksemad, Ribbensteg C. Stejrneskud, Pariser Bøf, Lagkage
- 8. Question 6 Which of the following malay words are not derived from the south Indian Tamil language? I. Almari II. Buku III. Isteri IV. Cat A. I, II, VI B. III, VII, VIII and IX C. I, V, VII D. None of the above V. Jiwa VI. Cawan VII. Jaya VIII. Kedai IX. Tirai
- 9. Question 7 Which of these are not located in Denmark? A. I B. I, II, IV and V C. IV D. II E. III I II III IV V
- 10. Question 8 The ”Wau” is a malay kite which is believed to be named due to the sound these kites make. It is popularized in the 16th century in the northern Malaysian peninsula states. Which of these is Wau Bulan (Moon) and is adopted as Malaysian Airlines’ logo? A B CD
- 11. Question 9 Which of the following is not part of Danish India? A. Serampore B. Tharangambadi C. Cochin, Malabar D. Nicobar Islands
- 12. Question 10 The Danish embassy in Malaysia states in its publication that in 2013 Danish exports to Malaysia amounted to DKK 1.271 billion while imports from Malaysia to Denmark stood at DKK 1.268 billion. Which of these is not a Danish export to Malaysia? A. B. C. D. E.
- 13. Question 11 Which of the following is not true? A. Hans Christian Andersen’s ambition was to be a ballet dancer. B. Poul Henningsen, the creator of the PH artichoke lamp, once wrote a song which landed him on the nazi’s blacklist. C. The Gefion Fountain depicts the mythological story of Gefjon who escaped persecution by riding a chariot non- stop for over a week. D. The bakery chain Lagkagehuset is named after the building in which its original location lies on Christianshavn.
- 14. Question 12 There was a major flood in Kuala Lumpur in 1926. Many buildings were severely affected. A certain establishment had its basement evacuated and obtained permission to use the field (now known as Merdeka Square) to dry its goods. What was being laid out to dry under the sun for three days? A. Books B. Fabric C. Money D. Fish
- 15. Question 13 The Danish expression “at være I kridthuset hos….” means to be favoured or liked by someone. What is a ”kridthus”? A. A house someone build themselves B. A metal container carried around C. A box where kids store their stationeries D. Someone’s heart
- 16. Question 14 In Hikayat Hang Tuah, who was defending his best friend and in the end is killed by this said friend? A. Hang Kasturi B. Hang Jebat C. Hang Tuah D. Hang Lekiu
- 17. Question 15 Which of these Danish songs did not win the Eurovision song contest? A. Dansevise B. Danse i måneskin C. Only Teardrops D. Smuk som et stjerneskud
- 18. Question 16 Where can the world’s tallest tropical tree at 88.31m be found? A. Tawau, Sabah B. Bako, Sarawak C. Taman Negara, Pahang D. Endau Rompin, Johor
- 19. Question 17 Which of the below is not true of the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe? A. He died in Prague, of uremia when his bladder burst. B. He lost his nose at age 20 and wore an artificial one thereafter. C. He was one of the earliest astronomer to work with the telescope. D. He was kidnapped by his uncle at age 2 and grew up away from his parents. E. Tycho had a pet elk which got drunk, fell and died in Landskrona.
- 20. Question 18 Which of these is not a UNESCO heritage site? A. Mulu Caves B. Kinabalu National Park C. Sipadan Island D. Melaka E. Georgetown
- 21. Question 19 Which of these are not part of the Danish Culture Canon (kulturkanonen)? A B C D FE
- 22. Question 20 Which of these is not true? A. In the Iban culture, representatives of the marrying parties tie knots on a rope to count down to the wedding day. B. In Minangkabau traditions, the bridegroom’s family initiate marriage proposal when he turns 5. C. In old Peranakan traditions, weddings end on the 12th day when the virginity of the bride is verified on examination of a piece of cloth. D. At a danish wedding, the guests surround the newly weds when they are dancing to Niels Gade’s bridal waltz, to encourage the newly weds to get close to each other.
- 23. Answers
- 24. Question 1 Which god is Batu Caves dedicated to? A. Krishna B. Shiva C. Murugan D. Vishnu Hindu god of war. He is the commander-in-chief of the army of the devas (gods) and the son of Shiva and Parvati. The statue at Batu Caves is 42.7 metres high and was completed in 2006.
- 25. Question 2 Which character in Lord of the Rings are played by a Danish American actor? A. Sauron B. Beorn C. Aragorn D. Legolas Lean, dark and tall, with shaggy dark hair "flecked with grey", grey eyes, and a stern pale face. It is also stated that he was the tallest of the Company. He was at least 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) tall.
- 26. Question 3 C. Le chou farci au saumon braisé aux petits lardons (stuffed cabbage salmon braised with bacon) D. Potage à la Tortue" (turtle soup) served with Amontillado sherryKasper Schmeicel Which of the following was not served as part of ”Babette’s Feast” (a 1987 Oscar winning movie)? A. Cailles en Sarcophage (quail in puff pastry shell with foie gras and truffle sauce) served with Clos de Vougeot Pinot Noir B. Savarin au Rhum avec des Figues et Fruit Glacée (rum sponge cake with figs and candied cherries) served with champagne
- 27. Question 4 I will call you on the telephone. (Me Go Ring) John, relax at 10. (John Ro Ti) The Salmon scored an A. (Laks A) A wall of cigarettes. (Mur Tobak)
- 28. Question 5 Retailer gives away car without charge (Free Car dealer) Large ocean crazy (Big See Mad) Messy place filled with ribbons (Ribbon Sty) The above are hints to some famous dishes. What are they? A. Frikadelle, Kransekage, Ris a la mande B. Frikadelle, Biksemad, Ribbensteg C. Stejrneskud, Pariser Bøf, Lagkage
- 29. Question 6 Which of the following malay words are not derived from the south Indian tamil language? I. Almari II. Buku III. Isteri IV. Cat A. I, II, VI B. III, VII, VIII and IX C. I, V, VII D. None of the above V. Jiwa VI. Cawan VII. Jaya VIII. Kedai IX. Tirai • Almari means cupboard; comes from Portuguese armário • Buku means book; from Dutch boek • Cawan means cup; comes from mandarin 茶碗 or tea bowl
- 30. Question 7 Which of these are not located in Denmark? A. I B. I, II, IV and V C. IV D. II E. III I II III IV V
- 31. The Children’s Home of the Future – designed in Kerteminde by Danish architecture studio Cebra. Completed in 2014. Peoples Meeting Dome in Bornholm The Iceberg is located at a prime location on the outmost harbour front in Aarhus’ new quarter Aarhus Ø (Aarhus East) and consists of 208 apartments. The Wave. A 9-storey (2009) residential building with splendid views on the bay Skyttehusbugten and Vejle .The buiding contains 100 apartments.
- 32. Question 8 The ”Wau” is a malay kite which is believed to be named due to the sound these kites make. It is popularized in the 16th century in the northern Malaysian peninsula states and in Thailand. Which of these is Wau Bulan (Moon) and is adopted as Malaysian Airlines’ logo? A B CD
- 34. Question 9 Which of the following in not part of Danish India? A. Serampore B. Tharangambadi (Tranquebar) C. Cochin, Malabar D. Nicobar Islands
- 35. Question 10 Which of these is not a Danish export to Malaysia? A. B. C. D. E. RM13 Tesco Bang Olufsen’s BeoPlay A2, the first ever Bluetooth speaker. has enough battery power to keep the music and party going for up to 24 hours on a single battery charge.
- 36. E. “Andersen's of Denmark Ice Cream was first established outside Denmark in Solvang, California in 1978 under the name of The Great Danish Cone Company. The Danish Founders based their presentation around the original Danish cone maker, manufactured by their family's traditional recipes, dating back more than three generations.” Solvang is a popular destination for cyclists, and has been featured as a race location on the Tour of California
- 37. Question 11 Which of the following is not true? A. Hans Christian Andersen’s ambition was to be a ballet dancer. B. Poul Henningsen, the creator of the PH artichoke lamp, once wrote a song which landed him on the nazi’s blacklist. C. The Gefion Fountain depicts the mythological story of Gefjon who escaped persecution by riding a chariot non- stop for over a week. D. The bakery chain Lagkagehuset is named after the building in which its original location lies on Christianshavn.
- 38. Question 12 There was a major flood in Kuala Lumpur in 1926. Many buildings were severely affected. A certain establishment had its basement evacuated and obtained permission to use the field (now known as Merdeka Square) to dry its goods. What was being laid out to dry under the sun for three days? A. Books B. Fabric C. Money D. Fish
- 39. Question 13 The Danish expression “at være I kridthuset hos….” means to be favoured or liked by someone. What is a ”kridthus”? A. A house someone build themselves B. A metal container carried around C. A box where kids store their stationeries D. Someone’s heart
- 40. Question 14 In Hikayat Hang Tuah, who was defending his best friend and in the end is killed by this said friend? A. Hang Kasturi B. Hang Jebat C. Hang Tuah D. Hang Lekiu
- 41. Question 15 Which of these Danish songs did not win the Eurovision song contest? A. Dansevise B. Danse i måneskin (Trine Dyrholm 1987) C. Only Teardrops D. Smuk som et stjerneskud
- 42. Question 16 Where can the world’s tallest tropical tree at 88.31m be found? A. Tawau, Sabah B. Bako, Sarawak C. Taman Negara, Pahang D. Endau Rompin, Johor
- 43. Question 17 Which of the below is not true of the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe? A. He died in Prague, of uremia when his bladder burst. B. He lost his nose at age 20 and wore an artificial one thereafter. C. He was one of the earliest astronomer to work with the telescope. D. He was kidnapped by his uncle at age 2 and grew up away from his parents. E. Tycho had a pet elk which got drunk, fell and died in Landskrona.
- 44. Question 18 Which if these is not a UNESCO heritage site? A. Mulu Caves B. Kinabalu National Park C. Sipadan Island D. Melaka E. Georgetown
- 45. Question 19 Which if these are not part of the Danish Culture Canon (kulturkanonen)? A B C D FE
- 46. Question 19 Which if these are not part of the Danish Culture Canon (kulturkanonen)? B Summer Evening at Skagen Beach – The Artist and his Wife by P.S. Krøyer Panton Chair by Verner Panton, 60s Kevi Wheel, Jørgen Rasmussen
- 47. Question 20 Which of these is not true? A. In the Iban culture, representatives of the marrying parties tie knots on a rope to count down to the wedding day. B. In Minangkabau traditions, the bridegroom’s family initiate marriage proposal when he turns 5. C. In old Peranakan traditions, weddings end on the 12th day when the virginity of the bride is verified on examination of a piece of cloth. D. At a danish wedding, the guests surround the newly weds when they are dancing to Niels Gade’s bridal waltz, to encourage the newly weds to get close to each other.