General Knowledge Quiz: Thailand and Coffee Growing

What is the national dish of Thailand?

• Tacos

• Spaghetti

• Sushi

• Pad Thai

In Thai culture, what does the gesture of pressing one's palms together in front of the chest with a slight bow signify?

• Expressing anger

• Showing superiority

• Asking for forgiveness

• Greeting, showing respect, or expressing thanks

Which river is the longest in Thailand?

• Ganges River

• Yangtze River

• Chao Phraya River

• Mekong River

What is the traditional method of harvesting coffee cherries?

• Shaking the trees to make the cherries fall

• Picking the cherries with a rake

• Hand-picking

• Using a combine harvester

What is the name of the famous Thai spicy soup with shrimp?

• Pho

• Sushi

• Pad Thai

• Tom Yum Goong

What is the significance of the Songkran festival in Thai culture?

• To mark the traditional Thai New Year and is celebrated with water fights and paying respects to elders.

• To commemorate the end of the monsoon season and the beginning of dry weather

• To celebrate the harvest season and thank the gods for a bountiful year

• To honor the founding fathers of Thailand and their contributions to the country

Which mountain range runs through the northern region of Thailand?

• The Rocky Mountains

• The answer is the Phi Pan Nam Range.

• The Himalayas

• The Andes Range

What is the ideal altitude for growing coffee?

• Low altitude

• Sea level

• High altitude

• Moderate altitude

What is the purpose of pulping in the coffee harvesting process?

• To remove the outer skin of the coffee cherry and extract the beans inside.

• To separate the coffee beans from the leaves

• To dry out the coffee cherries

• To add flavor to the coffee beans