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The Land of the Free Trivia Quiz

Thailand, the Land of the Free, is the only country in Southeast Asia that was not colonized by Westerners. Let's try to take a closer look at this wonderful country. Enjoy the quiz!

A multiple-choice quiz by rohnald. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
rohnald

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
373,465

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
281

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Question 1 of 10

1. Thailand's official motto is "Chat, Satsana, Phra Maha Kasat". What is the English translation of its motto? Hint

Country, Unity, Service

Nation, Religions, King

Nation, Cooperation, Queen

Food, Family, God

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the official name of Thailand? Hint

Thailand Federation

Republic of Thailand

Kingdom of Thailand

Royal Duchy of Thailand

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is Thailand's primary city? Hint

Bangkok

Kuala Lumpur

Manila

Hanoi

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the first female prime minister of Thailand? Hint

Corazon Aquino

Margaret Thatcher

Megawati Sukarnoputri

Yingluck Shinawatra

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Question 5 of 10

5. What city/municipality's name means "new city" in the Thai language? Hint

Ozamis

Bangkok

Chiang Mai

Pattaya

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Question 6 of 10

6. Thailand boasts of beautiful beaches, and one of its best ones is the setting for the Leonardo di Caprio movie "The Beach". Which island is the largest in the Phi Phi Islands group? Hint

Phuket

Koh Phi Phi Don

Bida Nok

Manukan Island

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Question 7 of 10

7. Thailand's prevalent religion is what? Hint

Islam

Christianity

Hinduism

Theravada Buddhism

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Question 8 of 10

8. Thailand is divided into provinces, and each province is further divided into smaller divisions called what? Hint

districts

counties

barangays

cities

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Question 9 of 10

9. The oldest university in Thailand was named after a great king of the country. What is its name? Hint

Rama IX University

Chulalongkorn University

Bhumibol University

The Royal University of Siam

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where in Asia can you find Thailand? Hint

northeast

northwest

southeast

southwest

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Thailand's official motto is "Chat, Satsana, Phra Maha Kasat". What is the English translation of its motto?

Answer: Nation, Religions, King

The motto symbolizes the high regard that Thais have for their king. This is because the king serves as the traditional "knot" that binds the whole nation.

2. What is the official name of Thailand?

Answer: Kingdom of Thailand

Formerly known as Siam, it changed its name to its modern name in 1939. It changed back to Siam in 1945, and then reverted to Kingdom of Thailand again in 1949.

3. What is Thailand's primary city?

Answer: Bangkok

Bangkok, the capital city, is the most populous and the most important city in Thailand (hence it's the primary city). Locally known as Krung Thep, Bangkok is located in the Chao Phraya river delta.

4. Who was the first female prime minister of Thailand?

Answer: Yingluck Shinawatra

Yingluck Shinawatra became the country's first female prime minister in 2011. But in 2014, she was removed from the office by a Constitutional Court decision that found her guilty on a charge of abuse of powers.

5. What city/municipality's name means "new city" in the Thai language?

Answer: Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai means "new city". It was designated the new capital of the Lanna Kingdom when it was founded in 1296. The city is located in northern Thailand.

6. Thailand boasts of beautiful beaches, and one of its best ones is the setting for the Leonardo di Caprio movie "The Beach". Which island is the largest in the Phi Phi Islands group?

Answer: Koh Phi Phi Don

Koh Phi Phi Don is located between the large island of Phuket and the western strait of Malacca Coast, off the mainland. Ko Phi Phi Don is non-volcanic. This beach is the location for the film "The Beach" (2000).

7. Thailand's prevalent religion is what?

Answer: Theravada Buddhism

According to the census in 2000, Theravada Buddhism was practiced by 94.6% of the total population. There is no official religion in the country, however.

8. Thailand is divided into provinces, and each province is further divided into smaller divisions called what?

Answer: districts

By 2010, there were 878 districts. Each province has a capital district.

9. The oldest university in Thailand was named after a great king of the country. What is its name?

Answer: Chulalongkorn University

Chulalongkorn University is the oldest university in the country. It was established in 1917. It was named for King Chulalongkorn, who ruled from October 1868 to October 1910.

10. Where in Asia can you find Thailand?

Answer: southeast

Thailand is located in Southeast Asia, together with Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam and Philippines. It is one of the countries that comprises the Malay Peninsula.

Source: Author rohnald

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