30 Questions
What does the word 'Thai' mean in the Thai language?
Free man
Which of the following countries shares a border with Thailand to the west?
Myanmar (Burma)
What is the dominant geological feature of Thailand's geology?
Metamorphic basement rocks
How many seasons are there in a year in Thailand?
3
What is the approximate percentage of the population that practices Buddhism in Thailand?
94%
What is the name of the monsoon wind that occurs in Thailand from mid-May to mid-October?
Southwest Monsoon
What is the significance of the Ayutthaya Kingdom in Thai history?
It is considered the precursor of modern Thailand
What is a distinctive feature of the temples in Ayutthaya?
Eaves stretching from the masterhead
What is the dominant feature of the architectural style of the Ayutthaya period?
Sunlight shining into buildings
What is the purpose of a Wat in Thai culture?
A school, hospital, community center, and entertainment venue
What is unique about Wat Pho in Bangkok?
It is one of the oldest temples in Bangkok
What is the significance of Wat Traimit in Bangkok?
It contains the Golden Image Buddha made of solid gold
What surrounds the Bot/Ubosot in a Thai Wat?
Cloister-like galleries
What is the purpose of a Ku in a Thai Wat?
To house the principal Buddha image
What is a common feature of the roof in a Thai Wat?
Three superimposed tiers with two or three sections each
What is the purpose of a Naga in a Thai Wat?
To protect the temple from evil spirits
What is a Viharn in a Thai Wat?
An assembly hall for Buddhist ceremonies
What is a Singha in a Thai Wat?
A creature resembling a lion
What is the most important and sacred structure of the wat?
Chedi or Stupa
What is the purpose of the walkway surrounding the chedi?
For devotees to make ritual circumambulation
What is the typical shape of a chedi in Thailand?
Bell-shaped
What sits at the topmost part of the chedi?
Hti
What is a characteristic of the Square Chedi in Northern Thailand?
It balances a smaller dome on a high square base
What is the origin of the design of the hti?
Burmese influence
What is the characteristic shape of a Suwanna Chedi or Prang?
A corn cob shape standing on top of a square or cruciform building with an entrance on one side
What is the purpose of a crematorium in a Thai Wat?
To cremate the dead
What is the characteristic of a Sala Kan Prian?
It is an open-sided pavilion or preaching hall
What is the name of the type of Chedi that has a small dome balanced on a square base with indented corners?
Indented Chedi
What is the typical location of a Sala Kan Prian in Thailand?
Only in Bangkok and occasionally in Northern Thailand
What is the distinguishing feature of a Suwanna Stepped Chedi?
A square stepped base with 5 tiers above, each of the four faces containing 3 Buddha images
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