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A Trip to Southeast Asia Trivia Quiz

Have you ever wanted to visit Southeast Asia? Well, grab your camera, grab your mouse, and come with me!

A multiple-choice quiz by Shadowsil. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Shadowsil

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
160,975

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
3704

Last 3 plays: tuttufrutti57 (7/10), Guest 136 (8/10), Guest 81 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Our journey starts in Thailand's capital city. We all know this city as Bangkok, but it has another name as well. What is it? Hint

Kwai Gon

Krung Thep

Kin Kon

Thrung Kep

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following is a major landmark found in Bangkok? Hint

The Grand Palace

The Grand Canal

The Grand Canyon

Grand Central Station

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Question 3 of 10

3. From Bangkok, we head north to the small city of Ayutthaya. Ayutthaya is home to: Hint

both of these

a BIG Buddha

temple ruins

none of these

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Question 4 of 10

4. Our next stop in Thailand is Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai is nearest to the border of what country? Hint

Cambodia

Myanmar (Burma)

Vietnam

Laos

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Question 5 of 10

5. We're going on a Hill Tribe Trek in Thailand! On this adventure in the vicinity of Chiang Mai, we will visit several villages inhabited by members of the local tribe. Which tribe is this? Hint

the Miao Tribes

the Karen Tribes

the Arou Tribes

the Lemming Tribes

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Question 6 of 10

6. Laos is a Communist country.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. _______ is the main religion in Laos, making monks a common sight throughout the land. Hint

Buddhism

Islam

Christianity

Hinduism

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Question 8 of 10

8. Laos also retains a lot of ______ culture from its days as a colony belonging to that country. Hint

British

it was never a colony

Portuguese

French

9. It's time to leave Laos. We will now return to Thailand, but this time we will explore the southern part of the country, stopping first in the city of ______. (Hint: Only one is in Thailand at all! Go get an atlas if you need to.) Hint

Phuket

Edo

Nanking

Tantramar

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Question 10 of 10

10. We will end our trip where we began, in beautiful Bangkok. Transportation is very cheap here. One of the best ways to get around is in a ______ (motorized rickshaw). Hint

tok-tok

tik-tik

tuk-tuk

tak-tak

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Our journey starts in Thailand's capital city. We all know this city as Bangkok, but it has another name as well. What is it?

Answer: Krung Thep

Bangkok (Krung Thep) is a great place to visit. Although crowded and busy, a laid-back atmosphere means that it is not nearly as stressful as most cities.

2. Which of the following is a major landmark found in Bangkok?

Answer: The Grand Palace

The Grand Palace was home to Thailand's Royal Family for approximately 150 years (information found at: http://thailandforvisitors.com/central/bangkok/ratanakosin/prakeo/). Bangkok also features many Buddhas and temples.

3. From Bangkok, we head north to the small city of Ayutthaya. Ayutthaya is home to:

Answer: both of these

While in Ayutthaya, visitors not busy exploring the ruins may go on an elephant ride.

4. Our next stop in Thailand is Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai is nearest to the border of what country?

Answer: Myanmar (Burma)

Although Chiang Mai is near the Laotian border as well, it is nearer still to Burma, which is now known as Myanmar.

5. We're going on a Hill Tribe Trek in Thailand! On this adventure in the vicinity of Chiang Mai, we will visit several villages inhabited by members of the local tribe. Which tribe is this?

Answer: the Karen Tribes

A Hill Tribe Trek is a wilderness excursion involving hiking through forests and swimming near beautiful waterfalls. Trekkers spend the night in a Karen village, go bamboo rafting, and ride elephants. A Trek is the perfect activity for the adventurous traveler!

6. Laos is a Communist country.

Answer: True

Communism is defined as "A system of government in which the state plans and controls the economy and a single, often authoritarian party holds power, claiming to make progress toward a higher social order in which all goods are equally shared by the people."
-The American Heritage� Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition. Copyright � 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company

7. _______ is the main religion in Laos, making monks a common sight throughout the land.

Answer: Buddhism

Military-style clothing and vehicles are very popular in Laos, creating a startling counterpoint to the peaceful monks.

8. Laos also retains a lot of ______ culture from its days as a colony belonging to that country.

Answer: French

Laos gained its independence from France in 1953. (information found at www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/south_east_asia/laos/history.htm)

Answer: Phuket

Nanking is in China, Edo is an old name for Tokyo, Japan, and the Tantramar Marsh is in New Brunswick, Canada. Phuket is a city on the Thai island of the same name.

10. We will end our trip where we began, in beautiful Bangkok. Transportation is very cheap here. One of the best ways to get around is in a ______ (motorized rickshaw).

Answer: tuk-tuk

A tuk-tuk is a modern version of a rickshaw. It has an open passenger area in the back and is pulled by a motorcycle-like vehicle with a two cylinder engine. The sound of the engine gave the tuk-tuk its name.

I hope you enjoyed visiting Southeast Asia with me!

Source: Author Shadowsil

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