18 Questions
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?
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?
Kingdom of Sukhothai
Which kingdom in Thailand was established in the mid-14th century in the lower Chao Phraya River?
Ayutthaya
Which European traders arrived in Thailand in the 16th century?
Portuguese, French, Dutch, English
Which Southeast Asian nation has never been colonized?
Thailand
What annual festival in Cambodia involved parading a statue of Shiva through the capital city?
Royal cult festival
Which temple in Angkor Thom is distinctive for its many towers with over 200 smiling faces of the Buddha carved on all sides?
Bayon
What is the purpose of the Elephant Terrace and Leper King Terrace in Angkor Thom?
Reception area for visiting royalty
Which temple in Angkor Thom is a relatively small 10th-century royal palace shaped like a mountain?
Phimeanakas
What Hindu god is the Angkor Wat temple dedicated to?
Vishnu
How long did it take to construct the Angkor temple?
30 years
What is a 'Kalae' in North Thailand architecture?
Decorative carved element as a top roof ending
What is the significant feature of Central plains houses in North Thailand?
Elevated on stout round posts with steep roofs and curved bargeboards
What are some characteristics of the traditional houses in North Thailand?
Various components are prefabricated for easy dismantling and reassembly. They consist of a single unit with an outside veranda, or multiple units for larger families arranged around a central platform.
What was Cambodia once called, derived from the Khmer language?
Kampuchea
Who proclaimed himself the God-King of Cambodia in 802 AD?
Jayavarman II
Which ethnic group constitutes most of the population of Cambodia?
Khmer
Test your knowledge on the history of architecture in Indo-China, focusing on Thailand and Cambodia. Explore the former French colony region and learn about the architectural styles of these Southeast Asian countries.
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