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Northeastern Thailand Trivia Quiz

Many people enjoy the beautiful beaches of Thailand, but this quiz is about another area of the country. It's about the northeastern region of Thailand which is called Isaan. Hope you enjoy it!

A multiple-choice quiz by SP44000. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
SP44000

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
298,094

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

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707

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 15

1. There are seventy-seven provinces in Thailand. How many of these are located in the vast Isaan region? Hint

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Question 2 of 15

2. What is the ethnic group of most of the inhabitants of the Isaan region of Thailand? Hint

Isaan

Central Thai

Northern Thai

Hilltribe

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Question 3 of 15

3. The Isaan people speak a language that has many similarities to what two other languages? Hint

Thai and Chinese

Thai and Laotian

Laotian and Chinese

Thai and Khmer

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Question 4 of 15

4. A major highway that brought much development to the heart of Isaan is Highway 2 or Thanon Mitraphab. What is the English name for this road? Hint

Friendship Highway

Freedom Highway

Independence Highway

Isaan Highway

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Question 5 of 15

5. The geographic center of the Isaan region is located in the province that is also called the educational center of Isaan. Which province is this? Hint

Mahasarakham Province

Roiet Province

Ubonratchathani Province

Yasothorn Province

6. The Mekong River is the northern and eastern border for much of the Isaan region. Two bridges have been built across this river, one in Nong Khai Province and one in Mukdahan Province. What country is Thailand's neighbor on the other side of the Mekong River?
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Cambodia

Laos

Vietnam

Malaysia

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Question 7 of 15

7. Phra Viharn Temple is a World Heritage site in a neighboring country to Thailand. The area around the temple is disputed territory between Thailand and which of it neighbors? Hint

Laos

Cambodia

Myanmar

Indonesia

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Question 8 of 15

8. The staple carbohydrate of the people in the Isaan region is which of the following? Hint

naan

long-grain rice

glutinous rice

sweet potatoes

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Question 9 of 15

9. While rice fields abound in Isaan there are other crops produced as well. Which of the following is a major crop in Isaan? Hint

sugar beets

sugar cane

pineapple

oranges

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Question 10 of 15

10. Somtom is a delicious Isaan dish that is enjoyed by people all over Thailand. What is a common name for this dish in English? Hint

Dried shrimp salad

Mango slaw

Green papaya salad

Crispy catfish salad

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Question 11 of 15

11. Many people in the Isaan region of Thailand eat some things that others in Thailand do not generally eat. Which of the following is NOT one of these items? Hint

fermented water buffalo milk

red ant eggs

locusts

snails

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Question 12 of 15

12. Mountains and waterfalls are present in the Isaan region just as they are in other parts of Thailand. In which province in Isaan is the highest mountain located? Hint

Nakorn Phanom Province

Chaiyaphum Province

Sakorn Nakorn Province

Loei Province

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Question 13 of 15

13. In Kalasin Province there is an impressive museum based on which animals in Isaan? Hint

water buffalo

dinosaurs

monkeys and other primates

river sturgeon

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Question 14 of 15

14. Festivals are common in Thailand, with each province having their own emphasis. Surin Province in Isaan is famous for a festival each November in which a very large gathering of what animal convenes there? Hint

cobras

elephants

Brahma cows

Macaque monkeys

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Question 15 of 15

15. Somluck Kamsing is Thailand's first Olympic gold medalist. He is from Khon Kaen Province in Isaan. For which sport did he win a gold medal in 1996? Hint

boxing

badminton

weightlifting

taekwondo

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. There are seventy-seven provinces in Thailand. How many of these are located in the vast Isaan region?

Answer: 20

The four newest provinces in Thailand are ones that were previously districts in larger provinces. Three of these are Mukdahan, Amnat Charoen and Nongbualamphu. The most recent addition, Beung Gan, was added in 2010.

2. What is the ethnic group of most of the inhabitants of the Isaan region of Thailand?

Answer: Isaan

The Isaan people group numbers approximately 18 to 20 million and most of these still live in the Isaan region. In 2008 this was about one-third of the population of the country.

3. The Isaan people speak a language that has many similarities to what two other languages?

Answer: Thai and Laotian

Thai, Isaan and Laotian are all tonal languages. Thai has five tones, but Isaan has six. Many of the words are exactly the same, others have a different tone, and yet others are completely different.

4. A major highway that brought much development to the heart of Isaan is Highway 2 or Thanon Mitraphab. What is the English name for this road?

Answer: Friendship Highway

This highway begins in Saraburi Province, not a part of Isaan, and passes through Nakhonratchasima, Khon Kaen, Udonthani and Nong Khai Provinces. There are two main rail lines into Isaan. One following Highway 2 closely and going all the way to the Mekong River on the northern border of Isaan.

The other branch runs to the east along the bottom of the Isaan region. There are numerous airports throughout Isaan. Buses travel throughout the region.

5. The geographic center of the Isaan region is located in the province that is also called the educational center of Isaan. Which province is this?

Answer: Mahasarakham Province

Mahasarakham University, Mahasarakham Ratchaphat University, an agricultural college, a physical education college, a nursing college, a vocational school and a technological college all are in Mahasarakham Province. Students are everywhere!

Answer: Laos

Thailand does not border Vietnam, but it is on the other side of Laos.

7. Phra Viharn Temple is a World Heritage site in a neighboring country to Thailand. The area around the temple is disputed territory between Thailand and which of it neighbors?

Answer: Cambodia

Tensions over this dispute escalated in July, 2008 and again in October, 2008 and both countries sent troops into the area, although Cambodia was granted the land on which the temple is situated in 1962 by the ruling of an international court. Sisaket Province is the province in Thailand in the area of this temple.

8. The staple carbohydrate of the people in the Isaan region is which of the following?

Answer: glutinous rice

Glutinous rice is also called sticky rice. It is a different type of rice than long-grain rice and it is also prepared in a different way.

9. While rice fields abound in Isaan there are other crops produced as well. Which of the following is a major crop in Isaan?

Answer: sugar cane

Sugar cane is grown and processed into sugar in Isaan. Pineapple is commonly grown in southern Thailand.

10. Somtom is a delicious Isaan dish that is enjoyed by people all over Thailand. What is a common name for this dish in English?

Answer: Green papaya salad

There are many varieties of somtom, but some of the basic ingredients are green papaya, chili peppers, palm sugar, lime juice, fish sauce and garlic. The Isaan version includes fermented fish sauce and often includes a small type of eggplant. Crispy catfish salad is also delicious. Mango is used in many salads, too.

11. Many people in the Isaan region of Thailand eat some things that others in Thailand do not generally eat. Which of the following is NOT one of these items?

Answer: fermented water buffalo milk

The people in Isaan generally take the teasing they receive from other Thais about some of their eating preferences with good humor. Many residents in Isaan eat a variety of other insects, as well as field rats.

12. Mountains and waterfalls are present in the Isaan region just as they are in other parts of Thailand. In which province in Isaan is the highest mountain located?

Answer: Loei Province

The three highest points in Isaan are all in Loei Province. Phu Luang is the highest mountain, followed by Phu Suan Sai and Phu Ruea. Phu Kradeung Mountain is another of the higher points in Loei and is popular with Isaan and Thai adventurers, especially around the New Year's holiday. Hikers can pay to have their packs carried up the mountain and camping is popular during this time.

13. In Kalasin Province there is an impressive museum based on which animals in Isaan?

Answer: dinosaurs

Dinosaur remains have been found throughout much of Isaan. The museum in Kalasin includes an actual dig site.

Answer: elephants

There is small ethnic group living in the area of Surin who historically have trained elephants and they still do. Over two hundred elephants attend the festival and are involved in a variety of activities such as playing soccer (football) and painting.

15. Somluck Kamsing is Thailand's first Olympic gold medalist. He is from Khon Kaen Province in Isaan. For which sport did he win a gold medal in 1996?

Answer: boxing

Thailand has won a total of 21 Olympic medals as of September 2008. Boxing, weightlifting and taekwondo are the sports for which they have won these medals.

Source: Author SP44000

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