I
have found several different sources on this Nepali holiday, and they
offer different versions of when, how, and why it is celebrated. My
best guess is that this patriotic holiday commemorates Nepal's
freedom from the Rana regime in 1951. The celebration traditions
apparently include worship services, rallies, lighting up homes at
night, and fireworks.
Nepal
is small and landlocked (which means it has no shoreline on an ocean
or a sea connected to an ocean), but it is famous for its highest
point on Earth, Mount Everest. (In Nepali, the name of this mountain
is Sagarmatha.)
It also has a unique flag: it is the only national flag in the world
that is not a rectangle in shape. (Switzerland's flag is a square,
but remember, squares are a special kind of rectangle.)
So...a
really, really tall mountain, a cool flag—what else is special
about Nepal? Take this quick quiz to find out.
- What is the name of the mountain range that makes up the northern part of Nepal?a. Andes b. Alps c. Himalayas d. Urals e. Appalachians
- What are the two majority religions in Nepal? (choose two)a. Buddhism b. Islam c. Baha'i d. Hinduism e. Christianity
- What two nations does Nepal lie between? (choose two)a. Russia b. Mongolia c. India d. China e. Bangladesh
- What is the name of Nepal's capital city?a. Mumbai b. Kathmandu c. Saigon d. Bangkok e. Beijing
- What is sometimes called Nepal's “third religion” because of its economic importance?a. Christianity b. oil drilling c. auto industry d. fishing e. tourism
ANSWERS:
1.c
– 2.a,d – 3.c,d – 4.b – 5.e
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