Angkor... What?

Question 1

Jayavarman II was a Javanese prisoner. At what age did he return home to his kindom?

Accepted Answer

20

Question 2

Which neighbouring kingdom began increasing their control around 500-700 CE?

Accepted Answer

Chenla

Question 3

In which ancient language are Khmer insciptions often written?

Accepted Answer

Sanskrit

Question 4

On which river is Angkor Thom located?

Accepted Answer

Mekong

Question 5

According to Hinduism, how many different types of Hell exist?

Accepted Answer

32

Question 6

What does Angkor Thom mean?

Accepted Answer

Great city

Question 7

What was built c. 877 CE?

Accepted Answer

East Baray Reservoir

Question 8

What does Angkor Wat mean?

Accepted Answer

City temple

Question 9

What was the first Khmer kingdom known as?

Accepted Answer

Funan

Question 10

What were slaves forced to call their masters and mistresses?

Accepted Answer

Father and Mother

Question 11

What were the two religions of the Khmer people?

Accepted Answer

Hinduism and Buddhism

Question 12

What were temples made from?

Accepted Answer

Stone

Question 13

What was a key part of the empire's economy?

Accepted Answer

Trade in rice and fish

Question 14

What are phnoms?

Accepted Answer

Hills

Question 15

Who was the Chinese diplomat to document life under the Khmer?

Accepted Answer

Zhou Daguan

Question 16

What term means state of enlightenment?

Accepted Answer

Nirvana

Question 17

What was a renowned Angkor battle animal?

Accepted Answer

Elephants

Question 18

What are linga and yoni?

Accepted Answer

Symbols of male and female fertility

Question 19

The Hindu trilogy does NOT include...

Accepted Answer

Shabti

Question 20

Who was the first king of the Angkor Empire?

Accepted Answer

Jayavarman II

Question 21

What did the Khmer people call their capital city?

Accepted Answer

Yasodharapura

Question 22

How many years did it take to build Angkor Wat?

Accepted Answer

32

Question 23

How did men and women appear?

Accepted Answer

Both

Question 24

What does Chakravartin mean?

Accepted Answer

Ruler of the world

Question 25

Which was the largest social group in Khmer society?

Accepted Answer

Peasants

Question 26

Which French explorer visited the Angkor ruins in 1860?

Accepted Answer

Henri Mouhot

Question 27

In what year was the Khmer Empire founded?

Accepted Answer

802 CE

Question 28

Before achieving enlightenment, what was Siddhartha Gautama?

Accepted Answer

Indian prince

Question 29

What term means worship of multiple gods?

Accepted Answer

Polytheism

Question 30

Which religion was introduced in the 13th century?

Accepted Answer

Theravada Buddhism

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