IP 6 Rattanakosin (Rama 6-7) Revision

Question 1

Who became king after Rama VII stepped down?

Accepted Answer

Prince Ananda Mahidol

Question 2

Rama VI introduced last names to the Thai people as a national unification effort

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

The Wild Tiger Corps was created to replace the regular Siamese army.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

The People’s Party forced Rama VII to become a constitutional monarch by taking members of the royal family hostage

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

Which of the following was NOT a reason for Siam's economic struggles during Rama VI’s reign?

Accepted Answer

A military coup

Question 6

What was the Khana Ratsadon’s main motivation behind the 1932 revolution?

Accepted Answer

To establish a constitutional monarchy and reduce royal power

Question 7

After abdicating, Rama VII returned to Siam to assist in the new constitutional government

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

Rama VI personally supported the Allied Powers during World War I before entering the War

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

Princess Bejaratana, the daughter of Rama VI, was born after his death

Accepted Answer

False

Question 10

The 1932 coup was led by the British Army.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

The financial crisis during Rama VII’s reign was primarily caused by military overspending.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

Rama VII originally planned to implement a constitution before the 1932 coup

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

Why did Rama VI change the design of the Siamese flag in 1917?

Accepted Answer

To match the flags of European allies/It was too complicated

Question 14

Rama VII’s government managed to fully recover the economy before his abdication

Accepted Answer

False

Question 15

The 1917 Siamese Expeditionary Force saw heavy combat during World War I.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 16

The People’s Party (Khana Ratsadon) included both military and civilian members.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 17

Rama VII’s early life included military training in England before returning to Siam.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

Princess Bejaratana was the only child of Rama VI and met her father only once before his death.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 19

What was Rama VII’s personal response to the 1932 coup?

Accepted Answer

He peacefully accepted the demands to avoid bloodshed

Question 20

Rama VI’s education in England influenced his admiration for Western culture and literature.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 21

Why did Rama VII face opposition when trying to introduce political reforms?

Accepted Answer

Resistance from the royal family and noble class

Question 22

Who succeeded Rama VI as king?

Accepted Answer

Prince Prajadhipok

Question 23

Rama VI’s Wild Tiger Corps was welcomed and supported by the entire military

Accepted Answer

False

Question 24

How did Siam’s participation in World War I benefit the country after the war?

Accepted Answer

Joining the League of Nations and negotiating new treaties

Question 25

What was one of the key reasons Rama VII delayed the implementation of the new constitution in 1932?

Accepted Answer

Disputes within the royal family

Question 26

What was a major cause of the financial crisis at the start of Rama VII's reign?

Accepted Answer

Heavy spending from previous reign

Question 27

Siam declared war on the Central Powers during World War I and sent troops to Europe

Accepted Answer

True

Question 28

What was the purpose of the Wild Tiger Corps?

Accepted Answer

To train an elite military force separate from the regular army

Question 29

What was a key reason behind the 1912 Palace Coup attempt during Rama VI’s reign?

Accepted Answer

Discontent over the creation of the Wild Tiger Corps

Question 30

What was Rama VI's approach to literature and the arts?

Accepted Answer

He translated Shakespeare and introduced Western literature to Thailand

Question 31

How did the Great Depression impact Siam during Rama VII’s reign?

Accepted Answer

It caused rice prices to plummet, leading to widespread economic hardship

Question 32

Rama VII’s proposed constitution before the 1932 coup was drafted by a foreign advisor and a Siamese minister.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 33

Why did Rama VII abdicate the throne in 1935?

Accepted Answer

He disagreed with the new constitutional government

Question 34

What was one of the first actions taken by Rama VI after becoming king?

Accepted Answer

Creating the Wild Tiger Corps

Question 35

Rama VII was the last absolute monarch of Siam

Accepted Answer

True

Question 36

The financial crisis during Rama VII’s reign led to heavy taxation on the upper class.

Accepted Answer

False

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