Zaad Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 Hi, Another quiz for the those fanatics who're eager to learn more about 'our' Thailand I finished this quiz long ago but forgot to post it. I included a few multiple choice questions to make it a bit easier and more interesting (?) for you guys. Please PM me the answers. GOODLUCK!!!!!!!! 1. What sea is connected to the Gulf of Thailand? 2. In what century was a unified Thai kingdom established? A- 12th century B- 13th century C- 14th century D- 15th century 3. As of 11 May 2004...what's the population of Thailand? (estimate round figure in million) 4. As of 11 May 2004...what's the population of Bangkok? (estimate round figure in million) 5. As of 11 May 2004...what's the population of Chiang Mai? (estimate round figure in million) 6. In what year did a bloodless revolution lead to a constitutional monarchy? A- 1902 B- 1912 C- 1922 D- 1932 7. Southeast Asia's biggest museum (in Thailand) was originally built in 1782 as a palace then turned into a museum in 1884 by ... ? (What King) 8. What's the English name of the museum in the above question? 9. Ancient City, south of Bangkok, is billed as the largest open-air museum in the world. Over 100 of Thailand's most impressive monuments are rendered in this collection of scale models. What is this museum, Ancient City, called in Thai? 10. In the middle of the Chao Phraya river in Bangkok there's a small island, Koh Kret. What's it famous for? 11. In what year did Bangkok become Thailand's capital city? A- 1728 B- 1782 C- 1828 D- 1882 12. And which King was responsible for the above? (Rama ?) 13. In what year did (the current) Thaksin Shinawatra become Thailand's prime minister? 14. Who is the current mayor of Bangkok? (Anything that sounds similar to the man's name will be correct, no need for correct spelling) 15. What is the name of the highest waterfall in Thailand and (btw also one of the highest in Asia)? 16. In what century was the first Thai alphabet created? A- 13th century B- 14th century C- 15th century D- 16th century 17. What kind of elephant was highly prized by the kings of Thailand? 18. In what temple can one find Thailand's largest reclining Buddha image? 19. "The Golden Triangle" ...what countries are part of it? 20. What fruit do I get when I ask for a Som-Oh? 21. What's the Thai name for jackfruit? 22. Below you'll find the ingredients of a delicious Thai recipe, which one? 3 cups(24 fl oz/750ml) water or light chicken stock 8 oz(250 g) shrimps/prawns,shelled and divided 2 garlic cloves, minced 5 leaves kaffir lime leaves(bai-ma-krut) 3 slices fresh or dried galangal (Kha) 1/4 cup fish sauce (nam pla) 2 stalks lemon grass / citronella (ta-krai) 5 hot green Thai chilli peppers (phrik khi nu) 1/2 cup sliced straw mushrooms 1/4 cup(2 fl oz/60ml) lime juice 1 teaspoon roasted chilli paste (nam phrik pao) 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro/coriander leaves(bai phak chi) 23. Noi is making dinner (see below). What Thai food is she preparing for us? Fry the chopped garlic and onion until turned yellow. Add chicken and fry until cooked. Pour in the shrimp, pickled white radish, soya bean curd. Break the eggs into the pan and scramble. Add sugar, fish sauce, vinegar, ground dried red chilli and stir well. Pour in the noodles, stir fry until mixed well, add spring onion, 3/4 or half a cup of bean sprouts and stir-fry until cooked. Spoon onto a platter, Garnish with ground roasted peanut, bean sprouts, carrot, cabbage and sliced lime. 24. Muay Thai is Thailand's national sport. How many rounds are there? 25. One of the most famous Thai hilltribes is undoubtedly the tribe of the "Long Neck". Sometimes also referred to as: A- Long Nose B- Long Ears C- Long Arms D- Long Legs Max. of 25 points. CHEERS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaad Posted August 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 Thanks for the entries, guys. SCOREBOARD 1. Ilso__________10 Baht 2. Elef___________9 Baht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaad Posted August 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 New smashing entry by Suadam. He's THE man to beat at this moment. Anybody up for it? SCOREBOARD 1. Suadam_______22 Baht 2. Ilso __________10 Baht 3. Elef ___________9 Baht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattaya127 Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 Godammned you, Zaad. You make me realize my expertise about Thailand is talking/reading all night long about it , and forget most of it in the morning.... :: I will try to reach 12 points....tonight then! :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaad Posted August 2, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 Two new entries and two leaders at the moment, weel done guys! SCOREBOARD 1. Samak________22 Baht 1. Suadam_______22 Baht 3. Pattaya_______17 Baht 4. Ilso __________10 Baht 5. Elef ___________9 Baht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaad Posted August 3, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 I don't expect more entries so I hereby declare Mr. Samak and Mr. Suadam as the winners!!!!! Congratulations gentlemen! Well done ANSWERS: (open to debate) 1. What sea is connected to the Gulf of Thailand? South China Sea 2. In what century was a unified Thai kingdom established? A- 12th century B- 13th century C- 14th century D- 15th century 3. As of 11 May 2004...what's the population of Thailand? (estimate round figure in million) 65M 4. As of 11 May 2004...what's the population of Bangkok? (estimate round figure in million) 8M 5. As of 11 May 2004...what's the population of Chiang Mai? (estimate round figure in million) 2M 6. In what year did a bloodless revolution lead to a constitutional monarchy? A- 1902 B- 1912 C- 1922 D- 1932 7. Southeast Asia's biggest museum (in Thailand) was originally built in 1782 as a palace then turned into a museum in 1884 by ... ? (What King) Rama I 8. What's the English name of the museum in the above question? National Museum 9. Ancient City, south of Bangkok, is billed as the largest open-air museum in the world. Over 100 of Thailand's most impressive monuments are rendered in this collection of scale models. What is this museum, Ancient City, called in Thai? Muang Boran 10. In the middle of the Chao Phraya river in Bangkok there's a small island, Koh Kret. What's it famous for? [/b]Pottery[/b] 11. In what year did Bangkok become Thailand's capital city? A- 1728 B- 1782 C- 1828 D- 1882 12. And which King was responsible for the above? (Rama ?) Rama V 13. In what year did (the current) Thaksin Shinawatra become Thailand's prime minister? 2001 14. Who is the current mayor of Bangkok? (Anything that sounds similar to the man's name will be correct, no need for correct spelling) Samak Sunthoravet 15. What is the name of the highest waterfall in Thailand and (btw also one of the highest in Asia)? The Tee Law Su Waterfall 16. In what century was the first Thai alphabet created? A- 13th century B- 14th century C- 15th century D- 16th century 17. What kind of elephant was highly prized by the kings of Thailand? White (albino) Elephant 18. In what temple can one find Thailand's largest reclining Buddha image? Wat Po 19. "The Golden Triangle" ...what countries are part of it? Thailand, Laos, Burma 20. What fruit do I get when I ask for a Som-Oh? Pomelo 21. What's the Thai name for jackfruit? Kanoon 22. Below you'll find the ingredients of a delicious Thai recipe, which one? Tom Yam Koong 3 cups(24 fl oz/750ml) water or light chicken stock 8 oz(250 g) shrimps/prawns,shelled and divided 2 garlic cloves, minced 5 leaves kaffir lime leaves(bai-ma-krut) 3 slices fresh or dried galangal (Kha) 1/4 cup fish sauce (nam pla) 2 stalks lemon grass / citronella (ta-krai) 5 hot green Thai chilli peppers (phrik khi nu) 1/2 cup sliced straw mushrooms 1/4 cup(2 fl oz/60ml) lime juice 1 teaspoon roasted chilli paste (nam phrik pao) 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro/coriander leaves(bai phak chi) 23. Noi is making dinner (see below). What Thai food is she preparing for us? Phat Thai Fry the chopped garlic and onion until turned yellow. Add chicken and fry until cooked. Pour in the shrimp, pickled white radish, soya bean curd. Break the eggs into the pan and scramble. Add sugar, fish sauce, vinegar, ground dried red chilli and stir well. Pour in the noodles, stir fry until mixed well, add spring onion, 3/4 or half a cup of bean sprouts and stir-fry until cooked. Spoon onto a platter, Garnish with ground roasted peanut, bean sprouts, carrot, cabbage and sliced lime. 24. Muay Thai is Thailand's national sport. How many rounds are there? 5 rounds 25. One of the most famous Thai hilltribes is undoubtedly the tribe of the "Long Neck". Sometimes also referred to as: A- Long Nose B- Long Ears C- Long Arms D- Long Legs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samak Posted August 3, 2004 Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 as i had only the 3 population questions wrong, i wonder what source you used. for the population of bangkok i got 64 and something which i rounded down to 64 (i guess you rounded up??) for Bangkok there are several sources with 6 million official up to 12 million inofficial for Chiang Mai i guess 2 million is for the whole province while the town has just some 200'000 i would not be surprised, if suadum had the same questions wrong good quiz anyway; it is a pitty that not more board members participate; probably in the wrong forum as the art and culture lovers are by legions outnumbered by the nightlife lovers on this board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elef Posted August 3, 2004 Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 And 1782 Rama 5 wasn't even born must be # 1! Unified kingdom, there was a first unified thai kingdom in 11XX I remember have read somewhere! Chiang Mai 400 000 in my memory, sometimes Chonburi is listed as " 2 with 600 000 but this probably include Sriracha and Pattaya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaad Posted August 3, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 Sorry, I switched the answers for questions 7 and 12. You're right Elef..the answer for question 12 is RAMA I and for question 7 is RAMA V oops! Will get some links for the others.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaad Posted August 3, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 Population in Thailand The population for the cities seem to differ a lot and it's my mistake to have included these questions. I thought it'd be a nice variety but there's no guarantee any of the answers (including mine) are correct For the Chaing Mai population I was refering to the province. The city itself has only 200K max.. sorry for the confusion. I'll avoid the population questions in the future. There are just too many "facts" and confusion on them. :: Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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