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Which former name was used for the region of Southeast Asia under the French Colony?
Which former name was used for the region of Southeast Asia under the French Colony?
Indo-China
What are the boundaries of the Kingdom of Thailand?
What are the boundaries of the Kingdom of Thailand?
Burma and Laos (north), Laos and Cambodia (east), Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia (south), Andaman Sea (west), Indonesia and India (southwest), Vietnam (north to south)
Which kingdom in Thailand was influenced by the culture and religions of India?
Which kingdom in Thailand was influenced by the culture and religions of India?
Kingdom of Sukhothai
Which kingdom in Thailand was established in the mid-14th century in the lower Chao Phraya River?
Which kingdom in Thailand was established in the mid-14th century in the lower Chao Phraya River?
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Which European traders arrived in Thailand in the 16th century?
Which European traders arrived in Thailand in the 16th century?
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Which Southeast Asian nation has never been colonized?
Which Southeast Asian nation has never been colonized?
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What annual festival in Cambodia involved parading a statue of Shiva through the capital city?
What annual festival in Cambodia involved parading a statue of Shiva through the capital city?
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Which temple in Angkor Thom is distinctive for its many towers with over 200 smiling faces of the Buddha carved on all sides?
Which temple in Angkor Thom is distinctive for its many towers with over 200 smiling faces of the Buddha carved on all sides?
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What is the purpose of the Elephant Terrace and Leper King Terrace in Angkor Thom?
What is the purpose of the Elephant Terrace and Leper King Terrace in Angkor Thom?
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Which temple in Angkor Thom is a relatively small 10th-century royal palace shaped like a mountain?
Which temple in Angkor Thom is a relatively small 10th-century royal palace shaped like a mountain?
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What Hindu god is the Angkor Wat temple dedicated to?
What Hindu god is the Angkor Wat temple dedicated to?
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How long did it take to construct the Angkor temple?
How long did it take to construct the Angkor temple?
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What is a 'Kalae' in North Thailand architecture?
What is a 'Kalae' in North Thailand architecture?
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What is the significant feature of Central plains houses in North Thailand?
What is the significant feature of Central plains houses in North Thailand?
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What are some characteristics of the traditional houses in North Thailand?
What are some characteristics of the traditional houses in North Thailand?
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What was Cambodia once called, derived from the Khmer language?
What was Cambodia once called, derived from the Khmer language?
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Who proclaimed himself the God-King of Cambodia in 802 AD?
Who proclaimed himself the God-King of Cambodia in 802 AD?
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Which ethnic group constitutes most of the population of Cambodia?
Which ethnic group constitutes most of the population of Cambodia?
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