scavenger hunt quest

1. What is the name of the first dynasty of Viet Nam?

   1. • Ans: Hùng Vương

2. What are the names of the heroine sisters who led the Vietnamese rebellion against the Dong Han (Eastern Han) rule in 40 A.D..? 

   1. • Ans: Hai Bà Trưng (aka Trưng Trắc & Trưng Nhị  )

3. What is the name of the general who authored the poem in 1077 that has been considered the first Declaration of Independence of Viet Nam?  

   1. • Ans: General Lý  Thường Kiệt

4. During the 13th century, the Mongolians invaded Việt Nam three times between 1257 and 1287. They were all defeated. Which general led the Vietnamese army to defeat the last two invasions of the Mongolians?  

   1. • Ans: General Trần Hưng Đạo

5. Viet Nam was a colony of China for more than 1,000 years from 111 BC until 939 AD. Which hero led the Vietnamese to end the 1,000-years of China's rule in Viet Nam? 

   1. • Ans: Ngô Quyền

6. On the verge of the powerful Mongol invasion, who said this famous quote to the king:  "If your highness wish to surrender, please behead me first." (loosely translated)  

   1. • Ans: Supreme Commander Trần Hưng Đạo

7. What was the name of the official who possessed a great knowledge about histroy, literature and poetry that the Chinese Emperor decreed "The First Doctoral Candidate" of both countries (Lưỡng Quốc Trạng Nguyên).  

   1. • Ans: Mạc Đỉnh Chi

8. What is the greatest thing about our Vietnamese heritage? 

   1. • Ans: Việt Nam has more thatn 4000 years of civilization.

9. Who was the famous female general that crushed 20,000 invading Siamese (Thai) infantry in 18th century?  

   1. • Ans: Bùi Thị  Xuân

10. Who was the heroic lady that rode war-elephant into battles and defeated the Chinese Wu army many times in the 3rd century?  

    1. • Ans: Lady Triệu (Bà Triệu or Nhụy Kiều Tướng Quân.)

1. Do you know who we are?

   1. • The two sisters, AKA:  Hai Ba Trung

2. Why are we important in Vietnamese History?

   1. • Ans: Hai Ba Trung organized and led a rebellion against the Chinese Han Dynasty.

3. What region of the Vietnam that we fought against the Chinese?

   1. • Ans: Northern part of Vietnam

4. What caused me and my sister to rebel against the Han Dynasty?

   1. • Ans: The Chinese Han's Governor wrongfully killed your husband 

5. What animals did we ride during the battle with the Chinese?

   1. • Ans: Elephants

6. After we defeated the Chinese, how many years did we rule the Northern Vietnam Region?

   1. • Ans: 3 years

Note: Do not ask the Au the below question.  Only ask Thieu or Thanh

7. We were defeated by the Chinese Army in the final battle, did we surrender or ran away to save our lives? Ans: No, you ended your live instead of surrendering to the Chinese

1. What am I known in history for? 

   1. • Ans: Powerful female general in the Tay Son Dynasty

2. What are some of my known skills?  

   1. • Ans: Exceptional combat skills, master sword woman, archer, horseback riding, elephant warfare, literature, music and arts

3. What emperor did I serve under? 

   1. • Ans: Vua Quang Trung (aka Nguyen Hue) 

4. In 1785, I won a battle defeating 20,000 soldiers and pushed the enemy to retreated back to what country? 

   1. • Ans: Laos

5. I was also appointed governor of what district in Tay Son? 

   1. • Ans: Quang Nam

Bà Triệu (Triệu Thị Trinh) 226 - 248

1. Bà Triệu đánh quân Đông Ngô năm nào? What year did Lady Trieu fought the Ngo army?

   1. • 248 (Thời Tam Quốc, gần 200 năm sau Hai Bà Trưng)

2. Bà Triệu đánh quân Ngô ở đâu?  Where did Lady Trieu fought the Ngo army?

   1. • Thanh Hóa.

3. Bà Triệu đánh quân Ngô năm bao nhiêu tuổi?  When did Lady Trieu fought the Ngo army?

   1. • 22 years old

Ca dao về bà Triệu:  Poem about Lady Trieu

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