Culture of Thailand - Quiz
Culture of Thailand
  • 1. What is the Thai term for a nickname?
A) Rod Nam Dam Hua
B) Din Sor Pong
C) Chue-len
D) Song Nam Phra
  • 2. How many syllables are traditional Thai nicknames?
A) One
B) Three
C) Four
D) Two
  • 3. What is the most popular sport in Thailand?
A) Golf
B) Basketball
C) Association football
D) Cycling
  • 4. What combat sport is recognized as a national sport of Thailand?
A) Dab Thai
B) Makruk
C) Muay Thai
D) Krabi krabong
  • 5. Which sport is similar to volleyball but played with the legs?
A) Sepak takraw
B) Cycling
C) Athletics
D) Badminton
  • 6. When is the Songkran festival celebrated?
A) 13 March
B) 13 to 15 April
C) November
D) December
  • 7. What is the clay applied to the face during Songkran called?
A) Krathong
B) Rod Nam Dam Hua
C) Din Sor Pong
D) Yipeng
  • 8. What is the ritual of washing elders' hands called?
A) Yipeng
B) Loy Krathong
C) Song Nam Phra
D) Rod Nam Dam Hua
  • 9. What does 'Loy' mean in Loy Krathong?
A) To light
B) To wash
C) To float
D) To pray
  • 10. In which month is Loy Krathong typically celebrated?
A) November
B) March
C) April
D) January
  • 11. What are Krathongs traditionally made from?
A) Plastic
B) Banana leaves
C) Paper
D) Metal
  • 12. What is the festival of floating lanterns in Northern Thailand called?
A) Loy Krathong
B) Songkran
C) Chang Thai Day
D) Yipeng
  • 13. When is National Elephant Day celebrated?
A) 1 January
B) 13 March
C) 13 April
D) 12 November
  • 14. What does the ritual 'Song Nam Phra' involve?
A) Bathing the Buddha
B) Washing the hands of elders
C) Cleaning public spaces
D) Releasing animals
  • 15. Which of these is a traditional Thai sport?
A) Futsal
B) Makruk
C) Western boxing
D) Association football
  • 16. What do the lanterns in Yipeng symbolize?
A) Winning a sports game
B) The start of the dry season
C) Letting go of negative emotions
D) The birth of an elephant
  • 17. Which of the following is a form of Thai poetry?
A) Klong
B) Luk thung
C) Ram
D) Piphat
  • 18. Which kingdom provided the first detailed European record of Thai classical dance?
A) Lanna Kingdom
B) Sukhothai Kingdom
C) Ayutthaya Kingdom
D) Rattanakosin Kingdom
  • 19. Who was the French diplomat sent to record Ayutthaya traditions in 1687?
A) Louis XIV
B) Henri Mouhot
C) Simon de la Loubère
D) King Narai
  • 20. Which dance did La Loubère describe as a figure dance with armed and masked dancers?
A) Lakhon
B) Fon
C) Khon
D) Rabam
  • 21. What is the Thai classical music genre also known as Phleng Thai-derm?
A) Classical music
B) Luk thung
C) Mor lam
D) Pop
  • 22. Which instrument is a type of xylophone used in Thai classical music?
A) Khlui
B) Ranat
C) Saw
D) Khaen
  • 23. How many categorized classical songs are there in Thai music?
A) 750
B) 981
C) 1000
D) 500
  • 24. Which music genre is a favorite among the majority of Thai citizens?
A) Khruang sai
B) Rock
C) Luk thung
D) Hip-hop
  • 25. What instrument is described as a mouth organ?
A) Saw
B) Khaen
C) Khim
D) Pi
  • 26. Which country influenced Thai classical dance?
A) Cambodia
B) China
C) Japan
D) France
  • 27. What material were the Khon dancers' bonnets made of?
A) Polished metal
B) Gilded paper
C) Carved stone
D) Silk fabric
  • 28. Thai classical music took inspiration from which ancient music?
A) Chinese opera
B) Indian ragas
C) French Baroque
D) Pin Peat
  • 29. Which of these is a category of Thai popular music?
A) Chan
B) Luk krung
C) Piphat
D) Mahori
  • 30. Which instrument is classified as a fiddle?
A) Khlui
B) Ranat
C) Chakhe
D) Saw
  • 31. What is the approximate age range often attributed to Thai rock art sites?
A) 1,000-2,000 years
B) 8,000-10,000 years
C) 3,000-5,000 years
D) 5,000-7,000 years
  • 32. Where is the majority of rock art in Thailand typically located?
A) Ancient temple walls
B) Rock shelters and cliff faces
C) Deep underground caves
D) River beds
  • 33. How many documented rock art sites are there in Thailand?
A) Over 250
B) Over 1,000
C) Under 50
D) Exactly 100
  • 34. What is the technique used in traditional Thai painting to solve composition problems in empty spaces?
A) Sintao
B) Pahurong
C) Benjarong
D) Aekarong
  • 35. What were the original colors in the Aekarong palette?
A) Yellow, blue, and green
B) Indigo, scarlet, and white
C) White, black, and red
D) Black, yellow, and red
  • 36. How many colors are included in the Benjarong palette?
A) Three
B) Seven
C) Ten
D) Five
  • 37. Which artist is considered the father of modern art in Thailand?
A) Hem Vejakorn
B) Fua Hariphitak
C) Khrua In Khong
D) Silpa Bhirasri
  • 38. Which university did Silpa Bhirasri found in 1943?
A) Bangkok Art Institute
B) Royal Academy of Fine Arts
C) Thai National University
D) Silpakorn University
  • 39. What techniques did Khrua In Khong introduce to Thai painting?
A) Pop art color schemes
B) Impressionist brushstrokes
C) Linear perspective and shading
D) Abstract geometric shapes
  • 40. Which artist is known for using bold colors and geometric shapes for abstract compositions?
A) Chakrabhand Posayakrit
B) Natee Utarit
C) Navin Rawanchaikul
D) Sawad Tantisuk
  • 41. Which artist's work incorporates pop art influences?
A) Sakarin Krue-On
B) Jirapat Tatsanasomboon
C) Navin Rawanchaikul
D) Chatchai Puipia
  • 42. What does Chatchai Puipia examine in his paintings?
A) Agricultural development
B) Religious iconography exclusively
C) Historical battlefield scenes
D) The human condition
  • 43. What is the primary characteristic of early Thai painting styles?
A) Impressionistic and blurry
B) Highly realistic and volumetric
C) Abstract and chaotic
D) Flat and two-dimensional
  • 44. What is the definition of Pahurong in Thai art?
A) The initial use of black and white
B) A technique for carving stone
C) The study of temple architecture
D) A style featuring diverse colors
  • 45. Which artist experimented with Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and Cubism?
A) Chakrabhand Posayakrit
B) Hem Vejakorn
C) Sawad Tantisuk
D) Fua Hariphitak
  • 46. What is the term for the distinctive qualities that define the national identity of Thailand?
A) Nationhood
B) Thainess
C) Thai-pride
D) Culturalism
  • 47. What is the dominant religion in Thailand?
A) Islam
B) Christianity
C) Hinduism
D) Buddhism
  • 48. Which archaeological site in Thailand has been a World Heritage Site since 1992?
A) Ayutthaya
B) Sukhothai
C) Ban Chiang
D) Phimai
  • 49. What kind of pottery is Ban Chiang most well-known for?
A) Gold leaf terracotta
B) Black glazed stoneware
C) Blue-and-white porcelain
D) Red-on-buff painted pottery
  • 50. Which type of porcelain features five major colors including black, red, white, yellow, and green?
A) Celadon
B) Benjarong
C) Sawankhalok
D) Lai nam thong
  • 51. Which foreign culture heavily influenced the original production of Benjarong?
A) Portuguese
B) Indian
C) Chinese
D) Japanese
  • 52. Which of the following is NOT one of the 5Fs in Thailand's cultural policy?
A) Fashion
B) Food
C) Furniture
D) Films
  • 53. Which faith, besides Buddhism, is mentioned as being practiced in Thailand?
A) Jainism
B) Shinto
C) Islam
D) Sikhism
  • 54. Besides ceramics, what evidence of early civilization was found at Ban Chiang?
A) Written tablets
B) Silk textiles
C) Domesticated rice
D) Stone sculptures
  • 55. What are traditional Thai houses typically constructed from?
A) Bamboo or wood
B) Brick and stone
C) Metal and glass
D) Concrete and steel
  • 56. What does the term 'wat' mean?
A) Mountain shrine
B) Place of learning
C) House of prayer
D) Enclosure
  • 57. What separates a Thai temple from the secular world?
A) A forest boundary
B) A large river
C) An enclosing wall
D) A wooden gate
  • 58. What is considered the first Thai literary work written in the Thai script?
A) Traiphummikatha
B) Lilit Ongkan Chaeng Nam
C) The Ramkhamhaeng inscription
D) Phra Aphai Mani
  • 59. In what year was the Ramkhamhaeng inscription created?
A) 1767
B) 1345
C) 1292
D) 1782
  • 60. Who composed the Traiphummikatha?
A) Sunthorn Phu
B) King Ramkhamhaeng
C) King Lithai
D) King Rama II
  • 61. What is the subject of the Traiphummikatha?
A) Buddhist cosmology
B) Diplomatic treaties
C) Agricultural techniques
D) Royal battle tactics
  • 62. Which prominent poet is associated with the Rattanakosin period?
A) Sunthorn Phu
B) Sri Thanonchai
C) King Lithai
D) King Rama II
  • 63. What famous epic poem is Sunthorn Phu best known for?
A) Traiphummikatha
B) Phra Aphai Mani
C) Ramakien
D) Lilit Phra Lo
  • 64. Which king was responsible for repairing and reviving important literary works?
A) King Ramkhamhaeng
B) King Lithai
C) King Sunthorn
D) King Rama II
  • 65. Which form of Thai theatre involves shadow play?
A) Khon
B) Likay
C) Lakhon
D) Nang
  • 66. What is the name of the Thai folk theatre?
A) Hun
B) Khon
C) Likay
D) Nang
  • 67. Where did King Chulalongkorn first encounter cinema equipment?
A) Switzerland
B) Japan
C) France
D) Thailand
  • 68. What is the largest cinema chain in Thailand?
A) SF Cinema City
B) Sahamongkol Film International
C) Major Cineplex
D) Five Star Production
  • 69. Which film genre is mentioned as a staple of Thai cinema?
A) Horror
B) Western
C) Sci-Fi
D) Musical
  • 70. What is the name of the main film awards in Thailand?
A) Royal Barge Awards
B) Golden Lotus Awards
C) Suphannahong National Film Awards
D) Bangkok Film Festival Awards
  • 71. The Suphannahong trophy statuette is inspired by what?
A) A royal barge
B) A traditional mask
C) A golden elephant
D) A shadow puppet
  • 72. Which of these is a major Thai film studio?
A) National Federation of Motion Pictures
B) GDH 559
C) SF Cinema City
D) Major Cineplex
  • 73. Who is a well-known Thai film director mentioned in the text?
A) Mario Maurer
B) Nadech Kugimiya
C) Tony Jaa
D) Apichatpong Weerasethakul
  • 74. Which actor is famous for action movies like Ong-Bak?
A) Tony Jaa
B) Ananda Everingham
C) Mario Maurer
D) Vachirawit Chivaaree
  • 75. Which of these is a form of Thai puppetry?
A) Manora
B) Lakhon
C) Hun
D) Nang yai
  • 76. What is the term used in Thailand for television dramas or series?
A) Hormones
B) Sin sot
C) Dhammayuttika
D) Lakorn
  • 77. Which of the following is an example of a Thai Lakorn mentioned in the text?
A) Khanom Si Thuai
B) Girl From Nowhere
C) Santi Asoke
D) Lokesvara
  • 78. What percentage of the Thai population is estimated to be Buddhist?
A) 4.3%
B) 1%
C) 94.6%
D) 50%
  • 79. What is the traditional Thai bride price system called?
A) Theravada
B) Sin sot
C) Khanom Si Thuai
D) San phra phum
  • 80. Which dessert is traditionally served at Thai weddings?
A) Lokesvara
B) Khanom Si Thuai
C) San phra phum
D) Sin sot
  • 81. Which religious sect is part of the Theravada tradition in Thailand?
A) Mahayana
B) Avalokitesvara
C) Brahminical
D) Santi Asoke
  • 82. What figure is sometimes incorporated into Thailand's iconography representing Mahayana influence?
A) San phra phum
B) Lokesvara
C) Khanom Si Thuai
D) Sin sot
  • 83. Where is the urn of a cremated person traditionally kept?
A) In a chedi in the local temple
B) Buried in the ground
C) In a private mausoleum
D) In the family home
  • 84. What is the primary focus of Thai funeral activities?
A) Mourning the loss
B) Distributing wealth
C) Celebrating the life of the deceased
D) Making merit for the deceased
  • 85. Which gesture is commonly used for greetings and apologies in Thailand?
A) A handshake
B) The wai
C) A hug
D) A bow
  • 86. Which part of the body is considered the most respected in Thai culture?
A) The hands
B) The eyes
C) The head
D) The heart
  • 87. What does the concept of 'sanuk' emphasize?
A) The need for silence
B) Strict adherence to rules
C) The importance of work
D) That life should be fun
  • 88. What is the common term for the bidet shower used in Thai toilets?
A) Toilet hose
B) Bum gun
C) Water sprayer
D) Cleaning tool
  • 89. What is the rule regarding the height of laypersons in the presence of a monk?
A) They must stand at the same height
B) They must look the monk in the eyes
C) Their heads must be lower than the monk's
D) They must be seated on the floor
  • 90. What happens to pets in Bangkok upon their death?
A) They are often cremated by professional companies
B) They are given a traditional funeral
C) They are buried in the garden
D) They are kept in the temple
  • 91. What does the 'land of smiles' nickname refer to?
A) The beauty of the landscape
B) The pleasant attitude conveyed through the wai
C) The quality of the food
D) The humor of the people
  • 92. When did the practice of playing the national anthem daily originate?
A) 1935
B) 1905
C) 1979
D) 1945
  • 93. Which of the following items is typically part of a woman's chut thai?
A) Sabai
B) Khian hua
C) Manchu jacket
D) Sado
  • 94. What may women in northern and northeastern Thailand wear instead of a pha nung?
A) Sado
B) Pants
C) Sinh
D) Raj pattern shirt
  • 95. What is a component of the chut thai for northern Thai men?
A) Pha nung
B) Sado
C) Blouse
D) Sabai
  • 96. What is the name of the white jacket worn by northern Thai men?
A) Raj pattern shirt
B) Manchu styled jacket
C) Formal Thai blazer
D) Sabai jacket
  • 97. In Thailand, which group of people are required to wear uniforms regularly up to the ministerial level?
A) Tourists
B) Civil servants
C) Business owners
D) Market vendors
  • 98. Which spice was introduced to Thai cuisine by Portuguese missionaries?
A) Ginger
B) Lemongrass
C) Cardamom
D) Chilies
  • 99. Which country's immigrants introduced stir-frying techniques to Thailand?
A) China
B) Persia
C) Portugal
D) India
  • 100. Which alcoholic drink is mentioned as a popular Thai beer?
A) Vodka
B) Sake
C) Singha
D) Soju
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