Brunei: More Than Just A Sultan
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Which religion do the people of Brunei practice?
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Christianity
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Buddhism
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Islam
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Hinduism
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Which of the following do the citizens of Brunei enjoy?
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Free medical care.
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Free schooling.
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Pensions for all.
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No income tax.
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All of the above.
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A. All of the above.Explanation
Citizens of Brunei enjoy all of the mentioned benefits. They receive free medical care, free schooling, pensions for all, and do not have to pay income tax. This means that the citizens of Brunei have access to comprehensive healthcare, education without any cost, financial security through pensions, and a tax-free income.Rate this question:
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Brunei is:
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One of those small countries in the Middle East.
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A single island country located in the South Pacific.
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A country located on the island of Borneo.
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Not a country at all, its a city.
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A. A country located on the island of Borneo.Explanation
The correct answer is "A country located on the island of Borneo." This is because Brunei is indeed a country and it is located on the island of Borneo. It is not a city, nor is it located in the Middle East or the South Pacific.Rate this question:
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What is Brunei's major contribution to the culinary world?
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The chicken skin boat the previous Sultan built.
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Ambuyat: A glutinous mass made of pith from the sago tree mixed with water, made popular during World War II.
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Bird's Nest Soup (and you thought it was only in China!)
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Pasar Godong: A casserole-like dish made of owls from the jungles of Borneo, believed to promote good eye sight.
Correct Answer
A. Ambuyat: A glutinous mass made of pith from the sago tree mixed with water, made popular during World War II.Explanation
Sarawak, a state of Malaysia, also located on the island of Borneo, actually is known for producing world-class bird's nests.Rate this question:
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Everyone has heard of the Sultan of Brunei, head of the world's longest running hereditary monarchy. The current Sultan is number 28. What was Sultan number 22, who dubbed himself the "King of Fire", rumored to have done?
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Eat children's livers to stay young.
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He was afraid of water, so he had all the windows of the palace covered in dark curtains so he could not view the sea.
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Slept standing up.
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He had a boat built made entirely of chicken skins.
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A. Eat children's livers to stay young.Explanation
Sultan number 22, who called himself the "King of Fire", was rumored to have eaten children's livers to stay young. This suggests that he engaged in a gruesome and unethical practice in order to maintain his youthfulness.Rate this question:
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