Arts

Question 1

_____ is a Buddhist temple located in the center of Bangkok, the capital of Thailand.

Answer 1

Wat Phra Kaew

Question 2

Thai art is basically composed of Buddhist art and scenes from Indian epics and influenced by indigenous civilizations of the Mon and Khmer.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Ancient Thai, Khmer, and Burmese temples are often decorated with _____, _____, & _____

Answer 3

nagas (snakes), Haridas (birds), & nats (spirits).

Question 4

A Buddha image in Thailand is typically a three-dimensional stone, wood, clay, or metal cast image of Buddha.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Most Buddha figures display gestures called _____.

Answer 5

Mudra

Question 6

_______ shows the Buddha seated in meditation with one hand touching the ground.

Answer 6

Bhumispara Mudra (earth-touching mudra)

Question 7

It depicts the Buddha in a meditation posture.

Answer 7

Dhyana: Meditation Mudra

Question 8

“Dispelling fear Mudra”

Answer 8

Abhaya: Fearless Mudra

Question 9

The _______ in Wat Pho in Bangkok is arguably Thailand’s most famous sculpture. It represents the Buddha before he passes into nirvana.

Answer 9

Reclining Buddha

Question 10

Thai silk is produced from the cocoons of Thai _______.

Answer 10

silkworms

Question 11

Traditional Thai Silk is handwoven in Khorat and cannot be reproduced commercially.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Thai fabrics are worn by the villagers in the Northern provinces of Thailand.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

It is a colorful festival held annually on the full moon of the twelfth month in the Thai Lunar Calendar.

Answer 13

Loi Krathong

Question 14

During Loi Krathong, the major activity done is floating the beautiful _______.

Answer 14

krathong

Question 15

This technique used for Cambodian weaving is quite complex; it produces patterned fabric that is diverse and varies by region.

Answer 15

Ikat technique or Chong Kiet

Question 16

This Cambonian weaving technique yields single-or two-color fabrics, which are produced by weaving three threads so that the color of one thread dominates on one side of the fabric while the two others determine the color on the reverse side.

Answer 16

Uneven Twill

Question 17

_____ is the traditional checkered scarf worn almost universally by Cambonians. These are made of cotton.

Answer 17

Krama

Question 18

Cambonian farmers weave baskets from thinly cut bamboo called _____ for household use or additional income.

Answer 18

tbanh kantrak

Question 19

Wicker and rattan crafts called _____ are made from dryandra trees and are also used to make walls, mats, furniture, and other household items.

Answer 19

tbanh kanchoeu

Question 20

Cambonian houses are rectangular in shape and vary in sizes. They are constructed from a wooden frame with a steep, gabled thatch roof and walls of woven bamboo, and raised from the ground on stilts for protection from annual floods.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

The _____ was built in the first half of the 12th century and is included in the UNESCO’s seven Wonders of the World.

Answer 21

Angkor Wat (Temple City)

Question 22

_____ became popular through the years in Singapore when flight attendants of Singapore Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, and Malaysian Airlines used this as their official uniform.

Answer 22

Batik

Question 23

_____ the iconic sculpture of Singapore, is found at Merlion Park. It is a half-lion, half-fish guardian of prosperity who personifies Singapore’s history as a port city.

Answer 23

Merlion

Question 24

Merlion - it’s body symbolizes Singapore’s humble beginnings as a fishing village when it was called _____.

Answer 24

Temasek

Question 25

Merlion - its head represents Singapore’s original name, _____, which means “lion city” in Malay.

Answer 25

Singapura

Question 26

Bruneian art is a mixture of the old and new, which includes paintings, sculptures, architecture, and photography.

Answer 26

True

Question 27

Bruneian women traditionally work with wood and metal.

Answer 27

False, correct answer is men.

Question 28

Bruneian women do beadwork and textiles.

Answer 28

True

Question 29

It is designed with intricate detail, handwoven row by row with golden threads, and worn as a sarong during ceremonial occasions.

Answer 29

Kain Tenunan, or Cloth of Gold Brocade

Question 30

Wearing a _____ is part of Brunei’s male dress attire.

Answer 30

songkok

Question 31

It is a headgear for men in Brunei, which is a piece of cloth tied around the head.

Answer 31

Dastar

Question 32

Headgear for men in Brunei, which is a slightly oblong headgear with a horizontal top made from velvet.

Answer 32

Songkok or kopiah

Question 33

Headgear for men in Brunei, which resembles a turban, is a typical headdress in the Middle East.

Answer 33

Tangkolok or Serban