Angkor Wat Quiz

Which two countries border Cambodia?

• Thailand and Malaysia

• Thailand and Vietnam

• Vietnam and China

• Laos and Myanmar

For which Hindu god was Angkor Wat originally constructed?

• Brahma

• Shiva

• Indra

• Vishnu

How large is the site of Angkor Wat?

• 300 acres

• 250 acres

• 203 acres

• 150 acres

What is the height of the central tower of Angkor Wat?

• 150 feet

• 213 feet

• 200 feet

• 250 feet

What do the towers of Angkor Wat represent?

• Mount Olympus

• Mount Fuji

• Mount Meru

• Mount Everest

What types of scenes are depicted in the bas-relief carvings at Angkor Wat?

• Historical scenes of war and triumph

• Daily life of common people

• Famous battles from other countries

• Natural landscapes

What language are the carvings at Angkor Wat written in?

• Pali

• Khmer

• Sanskrit

• Tamil

How many sandstone blocks were used to build Angkor Wat?

• 7 million

• 5 million

• 3 million

• 1 million

How far were the sandstone blocks quarried from the Angkor Wat site?

• 20 miles

• 25 miles

• 10 miles

• 15 miles

What is one of the most popular activities for tourists visiting Angkor Wat?

• Watching the sunrise over the temple

• Attending local festivals

• Visiting nearby villages

• Exploring the jungle