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Around the second century AD, the Maldives earned itself the name "The Money Islands" in recognition of an important trading commodity it possessed. What was it?
general knowledge culture

  1. Gold

  2. Salt

  3. Cowrey Shells

  4. Silver

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Correct Option: C

What is the largest industry on the Maldives?

general knowledge culture

  1. Tourism

  2. Fishing

  3. Mining

  4. Export

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Correct Option: A

The beautiful atolls of the Maldives are located in the Indian Ocean. Which sea are they actually located in?

general knowledge culture

  1. Andaman Sea

  2. South China Sea

  3. Laccadive Sea

  4. Coral Sea

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Correct Option: C

What is the official language of Maldives?

general knowledge culture

  1. Urdu

  2. English

  3. Spanish

  4. Dhivehi

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Correct Option: D

Islam is the official state religion of the Maldives. However, the Maldives has not always been an Islamic country. What religion was predominant in the Maldives prior to its conversion to Islam?

general knowledge culture

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Christianity

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

To solve this question, the user needs to know about the religious history of the Maldives and the religions that were present in the region.

The Maldives was predominantly a Buddhist country before it converted to Islam. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

Explanation of each option:

A. Hinduism: Although Hinduism is practiced in neighboring India and Sri Lanka, it was not the predominant religion in the Maldives.

B. Buddhism: This option is correct. The Maldives was a Buddhist country before it converted to Islam. Buddhism was introduced to the Maldives by Buddhist monks from India and Sri Lanka.

C. Jainism: Jainism, an ancient Indian religion, was not widely practiced in the Maldives.

D. Christianity: Christianity was not present in the Maldives until the arrival of European explorers and colonizers in the 16th century, long after the Maldives had already converted to Islam.

The Answer is: B

The Maldives consists of just over 1,900 small islands spread out over 90,000 square kilometres. Geographically, the majority of these islands are best described as what type of islands?

general knowledge culture

  1. Continental

  2. Volcanic

  3. Coral

  4. Barrier

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Correct Option: C

In which sea is Malta located?

general knowledge culture

  1. Mediterranean

  2. Caspian

  3. Sicilian

  4. Adriatic

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Correct Option: A

Where would you find the Rotunda of St Marija Assunta?
general knowledge culture

  1. Mgarr

  2. Mosta

  3. Rabat

  4. Valletta

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Correct Option: B

Malta's agricultural production is small but varied. What is the name of the flaky Maltese pastry that is often filled with home-grown cheese or vegetables?

general knowledge culture

  1. Fenek

  2. Lampuki pie

  3. Bragoli

  4. Patizzi

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Correct Option: D

Malta is known for its local products. What is the name of the popular Maltese beverage that is made with tart oranges and a variety of savory native herbs?

general knowledge culture

  1. Ninny

  2. Nikky

  3. Kinnie

  4. Kenny

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Correct Option: C