Cambodian Architecture Quiz

Cambodia Architecture

• The Barom Reachea style of architecture emerged in Cambodia from the 9th to 15th centuries.
• The Angkorian style is characterized by towering, multi-tiered structures, intricate stone carvings, and the use of sandstone and laterite.
• Laterite is commonly used in Khmer architecture due to its iron-rich properties.
• Angkor Wat is an iconic temple dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu and later transitioned into a Buddhist temple.
• Gopuras are monumental gateways leading to inner sanctums, characteristic of Khmer architecture.
• Ta Prohm is a temple complex known for being engulfed by the roots of giant trees, creating a mystical atmosphere.
• Cambodia gained independence from France during the post-independence developments era.

Indonesian Architecture

• Indonesia is the world's 14th largest country and the largest archipelagic country.
• The capital city of Indonesia is Jakarta.
• The oldest mosque in Java that survives through time is the Majapahit Era.
• A Javanese Kraton is a residence, a hall for family meetings, and for ceremonial activities.
• Batak architecture includes the boat-shaped jabu homes of the Toba Batak people, with dominating carved gables and dramatic oversized roofs.
• Borobudur Temple is the world's largest Buddhist temple in Indonesia.
• There are 504 statues of Buddha in Borobudur temple.
• The alternative name used for the Indonesian archipelago is Nusantara.
• Istana means Palace.
• friederich silaban is known as the father of Indonesian landscape architecture.
• Liem Bwan Tjie is a conservationist architect who helped preserve old and historical buildings.
• Friederich Silaban is one of the first generations of Indonesian architects.
• Achmad Noe'man is a first-generation pioneer of modern architecture.
• Yusuf Bilyarta Mangunwijaya is known as the "Architect of a Thousand Mosques".
• Slamet Wirasonjaya is the father of modern Indonesian architecture.