Cambodian Adventures Trivia Quiz

Answer: Kingdom of Cambodia

In the last 60 years, Cambodia has experienced a number of name changes. Among these include Khmer Republic, Democratic Kampuchea, People's Republic of Kampuchea, and State of Cambodia. After the restoration of the monarchy in 1993, the formal title of Kingdom of Cambodia was restored.

Answer: Angkor Wat Temple

The Angkor Wat Temple is one of the largest temple complexes in the world and accounts for a significant number of international tourists every year.

Answer: Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh is by far the largest city in Cambodia. The city is located in the south-central region of the country near the confluence of three rivers (Bassac, Mekong, and Tonle Sap).

Answer: Tuk-Tuk

A tuk-tuk in Cambodia refers to a motorbike that has a cabin attached to its rear. Sometimes Cambodian tuk-tuks are one-piece vehicles but more commonly they are in the style of a motorcycle and a trailer.

Answer: Hinduism & Buddhism

The Angkor Wat location is oriented to represent Mount Meru, home of the devas in Hindu mythology. The Hindu emphasis is evident with a large number of the wall carvings and bas-reliefs. One of the most famous is the bas-relief, "Churning of the Sea of Milk," that shows 92 asuras and 88 devas using the serpent Vasuki to churn the sea under the direction of the god Vishnu.

There is also a very heavy buddhist influence in form and structure. The official religion of Cambodia is Theravada Buddhism, practiced by over 90% of the nation's population.

Answer: Malaysia

Vietnam borders Cambodia to the east and south. Thailand borders to the west and north, and Laos occupies a significant part of the northern border sandwiched between Thailand and Vietnam.

Answer: Riel

Between 1975 and 1980, the country did not have any formal monetary system. Most Cambodians preferred to use gold or foregin currency in transactions. Following the United Nations occupation of 1993, a very large quantity of U.S. dollars was injected into the economy.

As a consequence, the U.S. dollar is the country's most common currency. Riel small denomination notes are used for fractional dollar amounts instead of using coins.

Answer: Ta Prohm

Built in the 12th and 13th century, these abandoned ruins have been over-run by roots and branches of the silk cotton tree and the strangler fig. This was also the site of many of the filmed scenes from the hollywood blockbuster Tomb Raider starring Angelina Jolie.

Answer: France

The French influence is still be seen in the architecture, language, commerce, and culture of present-day Cambodia. The country gained its independence from France in 1953.

Answer: Sepak Takraw

Sepak Takraw is a popular sport in many Asian countries such as Cambodia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Laos, and the Philippines. It has been a regular competition in the Asian Games since 1990 and experienced its first major world championship in 2011. The game uses a rattan ball and is played across a net in a similar fashion to volleyball with the exception that the hands cannot be used. Only the knees, feet, chest and head may make contact with the ball.