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Buddhist Temple Architecture

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In Thailand, what type of material is often used to finish surfaces in Buddhist temples?

Wooden carvings

Metal filigree

Porcelain tiles (correct)

Marble inlays

What is a distinctive feature of Buddhist stupas in Thailand?

Tall, gold-painted spires (correct)

Intricate carvings of Hindu deities

Tiled murals depicting Buddhist scriptures

Elaborate fountains and reflecting pools

Why do people in Thailand often show respect to Buddhist monks?

To participate in meditation sessions

To receive blessings for good karma (correct)

To learn about Buddhist scriptures

To seek their spiritual guidance

Where are Muslims, the largest religious minority in Thailand, mainly concentrated?

Southern Thailand, near the Malaysian border Signup and view all the answers

What type of ornamentation is often found on Thai Buddhist temples?

Hindu-Angkor inspired iconography Signup and view all the answers

When did Buddhism arrive in Thailand from Sri Lanka?

12th century Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical feature of a Chedi?

A Buddhist monument or shrine with niches containing Buddha images Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the temple that houses the statue of the Emerald Buddha?

Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the courtyard that houses the headquarters and information center of the Grand Palace and the Bureau of the Royal Household?

Khet Phra Racha Than Chan Nork Signup and view all the answers

What is the architectural style of the Grand Palace?

A mixture of Thai, traditional house style, and Western architecture Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Bot in a Wat?

To house the Main Buddha Image and provide a space for monks to perform ceremonies Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the eight Bai Semas surrounding the Bot?

They are sacred boundary stones that surround the Bot Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Emerald Buddha in Thai culture?

It is the country's palladium Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical material and design of the door and window shutters in a Wat?

Lacquered wood in black and gold, inlaid with mother-of-pearl Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical material used in traditional Thai architecture?

Teak wood Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Chedi in a Wat?

To contain relics of both Buddha or the ashes of a past King Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Bodhi Tree in a Wat?

It is a symbol of the Buddha's enlightenment Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the Wat founded by Queen Chama Thewi in the 8th century?

Wat Ku Kut Temple Signup and view all the answers