Bhutan is called the Jewel of the Eastern Himalayas. This small, landlocked country is located along the southern slopes of the Himalayan range, bounded by Tibet in the North and India from the other sides. The official name of Bhutan is Druk-yul which means 'land of the thunder dragon'. It earned this name because of the fierce storms that often roll in from the Himalayas. The country has an area of 38,394 sq km and a population of 716,896. Since it is cut off from the rest of the world by the Great Himalayas, a unique culture and tradition based on gentle Buddhist beliefs have evolved there over time.
Bhutanese men wear Gho a knee length robe and women wear Kira a sheet like cloth piece. Bhutanese houses are built from mud and stone, with wooden shingle roof. The Bhutanese never use iron nails in their buildings. Usually, the Bhutanese build each other's houses by exchanging labour within the community. Different festivals arė celebrated all year round in Bhutan. Colourful masks are used in the festivals which reflect the rich Bhutanese culture. Dances are performed by the Buddhist monks to protect the valleys and ward off evil spirits. The main religious festival is called Tshechus. The teachings of Lord Buddha are enacted through mask dances for three to five days in the courtyard of the monasteries. People attend these events in their best clothes, carrying picnic baskets. Another major festival is called Losar. It is celebrated on Lunar New Year. People cook special dishes and wear new clothes. It is a time for family get-together. Men play archery or darts while women sing and dance.
The Bhutanese never use the _______ in their buildings.
The Bhutanese never use the _______ in their buildings.
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steel nails
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plastic nails
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iron nails
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wooden nails
Learning outcomes:
After we have studied this unit, we will be able to
- read, comprehend and summarise texts
- ask and answer questions
- read travel advertisements and talk about them
- select and write headings
- write letters to friends describing places of interest.
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Down with military
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Down with autocracy
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Freedom for democracy
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Let people rule
The phrase "The country is nobody's father's" was used in reference to _______
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independence
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property rights
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political ownership
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public education
The graffiti slogan "gonotontro mukti paak" translates to ________
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let justice prevail
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democracy must be free
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freedom from tyranny
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equal rights for all
Graffiti in Bangladesh is mainly associated with ________
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celebration
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art
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resistance
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education
The graffiti movement in Bangladesh originally began in which decade?
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1950s
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1960s
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1970s
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1980s
What historical method did Bangladeshi protesters use to avoid police detection?
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covering their faces
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moving at night
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changing locations frequently
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shouting "chika! chika!"
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