May day (or wu yi in Chinese) is rapidly approaching and a lot of our listeners will be going on holiday for the break. So for this addition of the brain drain quiz we are going to be looking at some of the hottest, coolest holiday destinations in Asia.
1) This part of the world is really intriguing and we can't wait to see the 900 year old lost temple of Angkor Wat, which is translated as "city temple." What country are we visiting?
a) Cambodia
b) Laos
c) Vietnam
d) Thailand
2) Nearly 2,000 miles long, this river runs the entire length of eastern Pakistan, originating in the Tibetan plateau, before emptying into the Arabian Sea. What is the name of this river?
a) Indus river
b) West bangal costal
c) Godaveri river
d) Mahi river
3) The beautiful Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died after giving birth to their 14th child. The Taj Mahal was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983 and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. How long did it take to build the Taj Mahal?
a) 9 years
b) 15 years
c) 22 years
d) 40 years
4) Which of the following buildings is the tallest building in Asia?
a) Taipei 101
b) Burj Kalifa
c) Shanghai Word finance center
d) Petronas twin towers
5) According to the official world tourism ranking, compiled by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation China is the most popular tourist destination in Asia with 55.7 million annual tourist arrivals (over double the second place Asian country). Which country came second?
a) Japan
b) South Korea
c) Malaysia
d) Thailand
6) The Great Wall is arguably Chinese single biggest tourist attraction and important part of China's culture. Chariman Mao once made a famous statement regarding the wall. What was it?
a) "If you haven't been to the Great Wall, you aren't a real man."
b) "If you love Beijing, you should go to the wall"
c) "If you walk on the great wall, you will find inner piece"
d) "If you haven't been to the great wall, don't talk to me"