Dreaming of Cambodia

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1. We know Phnom Penh is Cambodia's capital, but what does the word "phnom" mean in the Khmer language? River Temple City Hill

2. What is the major religion of Cambodia? Mahayana Buddhism Theravada Buddhism Islam Roman Catholic

3. Cambodia was once under French rule and it achieved independence in 1953. When is Cambodia's Independence Day celebrated? 9th November 4th July 10th October 31st December

4. The Cambodians celebrate a Festival of the Dead. True or false? True False

5. Which of these postures is considered disrespectful by Cambodians? Arms across the chest Hands on your hips Arms behind your back All of the above

6. During a traditional Cambodian wedding, the groom and bride are tied at the wrists to each other with which colour thread? Yellow Blue Red Green

7. What is the name of the biggest lake in Cambodia? Siem Reap Mekong Tonle Sap Battambang

8. Sihanoukville, a port city named in honour of King Norodom Sihanouk who led the Cambodians to independence in 1953, is also known by which other name? Banteay Srei Siem Reap Kompong Saom Tonle Bati

9. Cambodia's currency is known as the... Baht Riel Dong Won

10. The Killing Fields of Choeuong Ek can be found near which city? Sihanoukville Battambang Phnom Penh Kratie