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The museum was established in 1928 as a collection house of war trophies and weapons, and the initial name of this museum was Chhauni Silkhana, meaning "the stone house of arms and ammunition". | What does Chhauni Silkhana mean? | the stone house of arms and ammunition |
The Tribhuvan Museum contains artifacts related to the King Tribhuvan (1906–1955). | When did Tribhuvan die? | 1955 |
The Mahendra Museum is dedicated to king Mahendra of Nepal (1920–1972). | What was the birth year of King Mahendra? | 1920 |
The Hanumandhoka Palace, a lavish medieval palace complex in the Durbar, contains three separate museums of historic importance. | How many museums are in the Hanumandhoka Palace? | three |
These museums include the Birendra museum, which contains items related to the second-last monarch, Birendra of Nepal. | Who was the penultimate king of Nepal? | Birendra |
The Hanumandhoka Palace, a lavish medieval palace complex in the Durbar, contains three separate museums of historic importance. | During what era was the Hanumandhoka Palace constructed? | medieval |
The enclosed compound of the Narayanhity Palace Museum is in the north-central part of Kathmandu. | Where in Kathmandu is Narayanhity Palace Museum located? | north-central |
Narayanhity was a new palace, in front of the old palace built in 1915, and was built in 1970 in the form of a contemporary Pagoda. | In what year was Narayanhity constructed? | 1970 |
It was built on the occasion of the marriage of King Birenda Bir Bikram Shah, then heir apparent to the throne. | Whose marriage led to the construction of Narayanhity? | Birenda Bir Bikram Shah |
The palace area covers (30 hectares (74 acres)) and is fully secured with gates on all sides. | How many acres is the Narayanhity Palace? | 74 |
"Narayanhity" comes from Narayana, a form of the Hindu god Lord Vishnu, and Hiti, meaning "water spout" (Vishnu's temple is located opposite the palace, and the water spout is located east of the main entrance to the precinct). | What god is Narayana? | Vishnu |
The Taragaon Museum presents the modern history of the Kathmandu Valley. | What is the Taragaon Museum dedicated to? | modern history of the Kathmandu Valley |
It was designed by Carl Pruscha (master-planner of the Kathmandy Valley ) in 1970 and constructed in 1971. | Who is the designer of the Taragaon Museum? | Carl Pruscha |
It was designed by Carl Pruscha (master-planner of the Kathmandy Valley ) in 1970 and constructed in 1971. | In what year was the Taragaon Museum built? | 1971 |
The Museum is within a short walk from the Boudhnath stupa, which itself can be seen from the Museum tower. | What stupa is located close to the Taragaon Museum? | Boudhnath |
Restoration works began in 2010 to rehabilitate the Taragaon hostel into the Taragaon Museum. | What was the Taragaon Museum prior to being a museum? | hostel |
Art in Kathmandu is vibrant, demonstrating a fusion of traditionalism and modern art, derived from a great number of national, Asian, and global influences. | Contemporary Kathmandu art combines traditional influences with what type of art? | modern |
Nepali art is commonly divided into two areas: the idealistic traditional painting known as Paubhas in Nepal and perhaps more commonly known as Thangkas in Tibet, closely linked to the country's religious history and on the other hand the contemporary western-style painting, including nature-based compositions or abstract artwork based on Tantric elements and social themes of which painters in Nepal are well noted for. | How many types are Nepali works of art typically divided into? | two |
Nepali art is commonly divided into two areas: the idealistic traditional painting known as Paubhas in Nepal and perhaps more commonly known as Thangkas in Tibet, closely linked to the country's religious history and on the other hand the contemporary western-style painting, including nature-based compositions or abstract artwork based on Tantric elements and social themes of which painters in Nepal are well noted for. | What do the Tibetans call traditional idealistic paintings? | Thangkas |
Internationally, the British-based charity, the Kathmandu Contemporary Art Centre is involved with promoting arts in Kathmandu. | What UK charity works on behalf of Kathmandu art? | Kathmandu Contemporary Art Centre |
Nepali art is commonly divided into two areas: the idealistic traditional painting known as Paubhas in Nepal and perhaps more commonly known as Thangkas in Tibet, closely linked to the country's religious history and on the other hand the contemporary western-style painting, including nature-based compositions or abstract artwork based on Tantric elements and social themes of which painters in Nepal are well noted for. | What do the Nepalese call Thangkas? | Paubhas |
The Srijana Contemporary Art Gallery, located inside the Bhrikutimandap Exhibition grounds, hosts the work of contemporary painters and sculptors, and regularly organizes exhibitions. | Where can one find the Srijana Contemporary Art Gallery? | Bhrikutimandap Exhibition grounds |
Also of note is the Moti Azima Gallery, located in a three storied building in Bhimsenthan which contains an impressive collection of traditional utensils and handmade dolls and items typical of a medieval Newar house, giving an important insight into Nepali history. | The Moti Azima Gallery contains objects that might be found in a Nepalese house of what time period? | medieval |
The J Art Gallery is also located in Kathmandu, near the Royal Palace in Durbarmarg, Kathmandu and displays the artwork of eminent, established Nepali painters. | What art gallery is located close to the Durbarmarg Royal Palace? | J |
The Nepal Art Council Gallery, located in the Babar Mahal, on the way to Tribhuvan International Airport contains artwork of both national and international artists and extensive halls regularly used for art exhibitions. | Where can the Nepal Art Council Gallery be found? | Babar Mahal |
The Srijana Contemporary Art Gallery, located inside the Bhrikutimandap Exhibition grounds, hosts the work of contemporary painters and sculptors, and regularly organizes exhibitions. | In which of Nepal's art galleries can one take an art class? | Srijana Contemporary Art Gallery |
It is the largest library in the country with more than 70,000 books. | How many volumes are contained in Nepal's National Library? | 70,000 |
English, Nepali, Sanskrit, Hindi, and Nepal Bhasa books are found here. | Along with Hindi, Sanskrit, Nepali and English, the National Library contains books in what language? | Nepal Bhasa |
Kathmandu also contains the Kaiser Library, located in the Kaiser Mahal on the ground floor of the Ministry of Education building. | What government department is located in the same building as the Kaiser Library? | Ministry of Education |
This collection of around 45,000 books is derived from a personal collection of Kaiser Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. | How many volumes does the Kaiser Library contain? | 45,000 |
This collection of around 45,000 books is derived from a personal collection of Kaiser Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. | Who did the Kaiser Library's books previously belong to? | Kaiser Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana |
The city contains several theaters, including the National Dance Theatre in Kanti Path, the Ganga Theatre, the Himalayan Theatre and the Aarohan Theater Group founded in 1982. | Where can the National Dance Theatre be found in Kathmandu? | Kanti Path |
The city contains several theaters, including the National Dance Theatre in Kanti Path, the Ganga Theatre, the Himalayan Theatre and the Aarohan Theater Group founded in 1982. | What year saw the beginning of the Aarohan Theater Group? | 1982 |
The Gurukul School of Theatre organizes the Kathmandu International Theater Festival, attracting artists from all over the world. | What gathering is the work of the Gurukul School of Theatre? | Kathmandu International Theater Festival |
A mini theater is also located at the Hanumandhoka Durbar Square, established by the Durbar Conservation and Promotion Committee. | Who constructed the theater in Hanumandhoka Durbar Square? | Durbar Conservation and Promotion Committee |
Consumption of beef is very uncommon and considered taboo in many places. | What meat is very rarely eaten in Kathmandu? | beef |
Buff (meat of water buffalo) is very common. | What animal does buff come from? | water buffalo |
There is a strong tradition of buff consumption in Kathmandu, especially among Newars, which is not found in other parts of Nepal. | What people are particularly known for eating buff? | Newars |
Due to the intermixing with Kirat cuisine from eastern Nepal, pork has found a place in Kathmandu dishes. | What cuisine notably makes use of pork? | Kirat |
The chief breakfast for locals and visitors is mostly Momo or Chowmein. | What do Kathmandu residents typically eat for breakfast? | Momo or Chowmein |
Kathmandu had only one western-style restaurant in 1955. | How many restaurants in the western style were present in Kathmandu circa 1955? | one |
International chain restaurants are rare, but some outlets of Pizza Hut and KFC have recently opened there. | What chain restaurants are present in Kathmandu? | Pizza Hut and KFC |
The growth of tourism in Kathmandu has led to culinary creativity and the development of hybrid foods to accommodate for tourists such as American chop suey, which is a sweet-and-sour sauce with crispy noodles with a fried egg commonly added on top and other westernized adaptations of traditional cuisine. | How is the egg in American chop suey prepared? | fried |
Many other restaurants have opened to accommodate locals, expatriates, and tourists. | Along with locals and tourists, who eats at Kathmandu's restaurants? | expatriates |
A large number of restaurants in Kathmandu have since opened, catering Nepali cuisine, Tibetan cuisine, Chinese cuisine and Indian cuisine in particular. | Along with Nepali, Indian and Chinese cuisines, what cuisine has been a focus of Kathmandu restaurants? | Tibetan |
Kathmandu has a larger proportion of tea drinkers than coffee drinkers. | What beverage is consumed by more people in Kathmandu, coffee or tea? | tea |
Tea is widely served but is extremely weak by western standards. | How might a western traveler find the tea served in Kathmandu? | extremely weak |
Ailaa and thwon (alcohol made from rice) are the alcoholic beverages of Kathmandu, found in all the local bhattis (alcohol serving eateries). | What is used to make thwon? | rice |
Ailaa and thwon (alcohol made from rice) are the alcoholic beverages of Kathmandu, found in all the local bhattis (alcohol serving eateries). | What are bhattis? | alcohol serving eateries |
Chhyaang, tongba (fermented millet or barley) and rakshi are alcoholic beverages from other parts of Nepal which are found in Kathmandu. | What goes through a fermentation process to create tongba? | millet or barley |
Most of the fairs and festivals in Kathmandu originated in the Malla period or earlier. | To what era do a majority of Kathmandu's festivals date back to? | Malla |
Traditionally, these festivals were celebrated by Newars. | Before the modern era, who mostly celebrated Kathmandu festivals? | Newars |
With mass migration to the city, the cultures of Khas from the west, Kirats from the east, Bon/Tibetan from the north, and Mithila from the south meet in the capital and mingle harmoniously. | In what direction out of Kathmandu did the Khas originate from? | west |
The festivities such as the Ghode (horse) Jatra, Indra Jatra, Dashain Durga Puja festivals, Shivratri and many more are observed by all Hindu and Buddhist communities of Kathmandu with devotional fervor and enthusiasm. | What does Ghode mean? | horse |
With mass migration to the city, the cultures of Khas from the west, Kirats from the east, Bon/Tibetan from the north, and Mithila from the south meet in the capital and mingle harmoniously. | In relation to Kathmandu, where do the Tibetans hale? | north |
The Bagmati River which flows through Kathmandu is considered a holy river both by Hindus and Buddhists, and many Hindu temples are located on the banks of this river. | In addition to Hindus, who regards the Bagmati River as sacred? | Buddhists |
The importance of the Bagmati also lies in the fact that Hindus are cremated on its banks, and Kirants are buried in the hills by its side. | What is done with Hindus after they die? | cremated |
The importance of the Bagmati also lies in the fact that Hindus are cremated on its banks, and Kirants are buried in the hills by its side. | What are done with the bodies of Kirants after death? | buried |
The chief mourner (usually the first son) who lights the funeral pyre must take a holy riverwater bath immediately after cremation. | In a Hindu funeral, who is typically the main mourner? | first son |
According to the Nepali Hindu tradition, the dead body must be dipped three times into the Bagmati before cremation. | Before Hindus are cremated, how many times are their bodies placed in the Bagmati? | three |
Legendary Princess Bhrikuti (7th-century) and artist Araniko (1245 - 1306 AD) from that tradition of Kathmandu valley played a significant role in spreading Buddhism in Tibet and China. | In what century was Bhrikuti said to live? | 7th |
Legendary Princess Bhrikuti (7th-century) and artist Araniko (1245 - 1306 AD) from that tradition of Kathmandu valley played a significant role in spreading Buddhism in Tibet and China. | When did Araniko die? | 1306 |
Legendary Princess Bhrikuti (7th-century) and artist Araniko (1245 - 1306 AD) from that tradition of Kathmandu valley played a significant role in spreading Buddhism in Tibet and China. | What religion did Araniko help to evangelize? | Buddhism |
There are over 108 traditional monasteries (Bahals and Bahis) in Kathmandu based on Newar Buddhism. | How many Newar Buddhist monasteries are present in Kathmandu? | 108 |
Since the 1960s, the permanent Tibetan Buddhist population of Kathmandu has risen significantly so that there are now over fifty Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in the area. | Approximately how many monasteries in the Kathmandu area are run by Tibetan Buddhists? | fifty |
Kirant Mundhum is one of the indigenous animistic practices of Nepal. | What type of religion is Kirant Mundhum? | animistic |
It is practiced by Kirat people. | Who follows the Kirant Mudhum faith? | Kirat people |
Ancient religious sites believed to be worshipped by ancient Kirats, such as Pashupatinath, Wanga Akash Bhairabh (Yalambar) and Ajima are now worshipped by people of all Dharmic religions in Kathmandu. | Who worshipped at Wanga Akash Bhairabh in ancient times? | Kirats |
Some animistic aspects of Kirant beliefs, such as ancestor worship (worship of Ajima) are also found in Newars of Kirant origin. | What is another name for ancestor worship? | worship of Ajima |
A Jain temple is present in Gyaneshwar, where Jains practice their faith. | Where can a temple of the Jain faith be found? | Gyaneshwar |
According to the records of the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Nepal, there are approximately 300 Baha'is in Kathmandu valley. | Kathmandu valley is home to about how many Baha'i? | 300 |
They have a National Office located in Shantinagar, Baneshwor. | Where is the Baha'i national office located in Nepal? | Shantinagar, Baneshwor |
Islam is practised in Kathmandu but Muslims are a minority, accounting for about 4.2% of the population of Nepal. | About what percentage of the Nepali population follows Islam? | 4.2 |
[citation needed] It is said that in Kathmandu alone there are 170 Christian churches. | About how many Christian houses of worship exist in Kathmandu? | 170 |
Institute of Medicine, the central college of Tribhuwan University is the first medical college of Nepal and is located in Maharajgunj, Kathmandu. | Of what university is the Institute of Medicine a constituent college? | Tribhuwan |
Institute of Medicine, the central college of Tribhuwan University is the first medical college of Nepal and is located in Maharajgunj, Kathmandu. | In what part of Kathmandu is the Institute of Medicine found? | Maharajgunj |
It was established in 1972 and started to impart medical education from 1978. | When did the Institute of Medicine begin to offer education in medicine? | 1978 |
A number of medical colleges including Kathmandu Medical College, Nepal Medical College, KIST Medical College, Nepal Army Institute of Health Sciences, National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) and Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS), are also located in or around Kathmandu. | What does KUSMS stand for? | Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences |
A number of medical colleges including Kathmandu Medical College, Nepal Medical College, KIST Medical College, Nepal Army Institute of Health Sciences, National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) and Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS), are also located in or around Kathmandu. | What institution of tertiary education is known as NAMS? | National Academy of Medical Sciences |
Football and Cricket are the most popular sports among the younger generation in Nepal and there are several stadiums in the city. | Along with cricket, what sport is highly popular among Nepali youth? | Football |
The sport is governed by the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) from its headquarters in Kathmandu. | What body oversees soccer in Nepal? | All Nepal Football Association |
It is the largest stadium in Nepal with a capacity of 25,000 spectators, built in 1956. | How many people can fit in Dasarath Rangasala Stadium? | 25,000 |
The only international football stadium in the city is the Dasarath Rangasala Stadium, a multi-purpose stadium used mostly for football matches and cultural events, located in the neighborhood of Tripureshwor. | In what part of Kathmandu is Dasarath Rangasala Stadium located? | Tripureshwor |
The stadium was renovated with Chinese help before the 8th South Asian Games were held in Kathmandu and had floodlights installed. | Who assisted Nepal in renovating Dasarath Rangasala Stadium? | Chinese |
The total length of roads in Nepal is recorded to be (17,182 km (10,676 mi)), as of 2003–04. | As of 2004, how many kilometers of road existed in Nepal? | 17,182 |
In view of the hilly terrain, transportation takes place in Kathmandu are mainly by road and air. | Why is travel in Kathmandu mainly via automobile or aircraft? | hilly terrain |
The BP Highway, connecting Kathmandu to the eastern part of Nepal is under construction. | What highway connecting Kathmandu to elsewhere in Nepal is currently being built? | BP |
Kathmandu is connected by the Tribhuvan Highway to the south, Prithvi Highway to the west and Araniko Highway to the north. | In what direction out of Kathmandu does the Prithvi Highway travel? | west |
Kathmandu is connected by the Tribhuvan Highway to the south, Prithvi Highway to the west and Araniko Highway to the north. | If one wished to travel north out of Kathmandu, what highway would be used? | Araniko |
The main international airport serving Kathmandu and thus Nepal is the Tribhuvan International Airport, located about six kilometers (6 km (3. | What is Nepal's primary airport for international travel? | Tribhuvan International Airport |
The main international airport serving Kathmandu and thus Nepal is the Tribhuvan International Airport, located about six kilometers (6 km (3. | Starting in the center of Kathmandu, how many kilometers must one travel to reach Tribhuvan International Airport? | 6 |
At present, about 22 international airlines connect Nepal to other destinations in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, to cities such as Istanbul, Delhi, Kolkata, Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Dhaka, Islamabad, Paro, Lhasa, Chengdu, and Guangzhou. | How many airlines use Tribhuvan International for international flights? | 22 |
A recent extension to the international terminal has made the distance to the airplanes shorter and in October 2009 it became possible to fly directly to Kathmandu from Amsterdam with Arkefly. | From what city does Arkefly offer nonstop flights to Kathmandu? | Amsterdam |
Since 2013, Turkish Airlines connects Istanbul to Kathmandu. | Who operates flights between Kathmandu and Istanbul? | Turkish Airlines |
KMC's first international relationship was established in 1975 with the city of Eugene, Oregon, United States. | In what US state did Kathmandu first establish an international relationship? | Oregon |
This activity has been further enhanced by establishing formal relationships with 8 other cities: Motsumoto City of Japan, Rochester of the USA, Yangon (formerly Rangoon) of Myanmar, Xi'an of the People's Republic of China, Minsk of Belarus, and Pyongyang of the Democratic Republic of Korea. | What was Yangon previously known as? | Rangoon |
This activity has been further enhanced by establishing formal relationships with 8 other cities: Motsumoto City of Japan, Rochester of the USA, Yangon (formerly Rangoon) of Myanmar, Xi'an of the People's Republic of China, Minsk of Belarus, and Pyongyang of the Democratic Republic of Korea. | With what Belorussian city does Kathmandu have a relationship? | Minsk |
KMC's first international relationship was established in 1975 with the city of Eugene, Oregon, United States. | In what year did Kathmandu create its initial international relationship? | 1975 |
Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), in order to promote international relations has established an International Relations Secretariat (IRC). | What is KMC an initialism of? | Kathmandu Metropolitan City |