Quiz: What Do You Know About Burning Man?

Burning Man takes place in the Black Rock Desert in Nevada, a dry lake bed known as the playa.

The first Burning Man was held in 1986 on Baker Beach in San Francisco, not in the desert.

The central effigy is simply called 'The Man,' and its burning is the climax of the event.

Radical Inclusion is a core principle, stating that anyone may be a part of Burning Man.

The city is called Black Rock City and is laid out in a semicircle around the Man.

The Temple is an ornate structure that is burned on Sunday, serving as a place for reflection and remembrance.

The fine, alkaline dust is simply called playa dust, and it gets into everything.

Art cars at Burning Man are called mutant vehicles, and they must be radically modified from their original form.

Playa Info is the central information hub for participants, located near the Man.

Gifting is one of the 10 Principles, encouraging participants to give without expectation of return.

Wednesday night features the burning of a large art piece, often called 'The Burn' or a theme burn.

The event is organized by the Burning Man Project, a non-profit organization.