Mysteries of Wat Phou Temple
- 1. Where is Wat Phou Temple located?
A) Cambodia
B) Vietnam
C) Laos
D) Thailand
- 2. Wat Phou Temple was dedicated to the worship of _____ and _____ in ancient times.
A) Thor, Freya
B) Dionysus, Apollo
C) Shiva, Vishnu
D) Zeus, Hera
- 3. What is the significance of the lingam and yoni sculpture found in Wat Phou Temple?
A) Symbol of death and destruction
B) Symbol of war and conquest
C) Symbol of wisdom and enlightenment
D) Symbol of fertility and regeneration
- 4. What type of architectural style is predominant in Wat Phou Temple?
A) Khmer
B) Greek
C) Gothic
D) Modernist
- 5. What does the phrase 'Wat Phou' mean in English?
A) River Shrine
B) Mountain Temple
C) Golden Palace
D) Forest Monastery
- 6. Wat Phou Temple was dedicated to the worship of the Hindu Trimurti which consists of Brahma, Vishnu, and _____?
A) Ganesha
B) Hanuman
C) Krishna
D) Shiva
- 7. Wat Phou Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since which year?
A) 1999
B) 2005
C) 2008
D) 2001
- 8. The water from which river is used in the annual ritual bathing during the Wat Phou Festival?
A) Mekong River
B) Amazon River
C) Nile River
D) Ganges River
- 9. What type of stones were used in the construction of Wat Phou Temple?
A) Granite
B) Marble
C) Sandstone
D) Limestone
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