Southeast Asian Arts and Crafts Quiz

What is Borobudur Temple known for?

• Serving as a royal palace

• Being a modern art museum

• Being the tallest building in Indonesia

• Housing thousands of relief panels and sculptures

In which country is Borobudur Temple located?

• Philippines

• Indonesia

• Thailand

• Malaysia

How many relief sculptures are in the first gallery of Borobudur Temple?

• 400

• 200

• 120

• 300

What does the text of Mahayana Buddhism entitled Lalitavistara illustrate?

• The principles of art

• The architecture of temples

• The life of Buddha

• The history of Indonesia

Which Malaysian states are known for the best woodcarvings?

• Kuala Lumpur and Selangor

• Terengganu and Kelantan

• Penang and Sabah

• Johor and Sarawak

What is one of the principal forms of Malaysian woodcarvings?

• Stupa

• Pagoda

• Temple

• Statue

What type of motifs are commonly found in Malaysian woodcarving?

• Modern art

• Flora and fauna

• Geometric patterns

• Abstract designs

What is the Merlion a symbol of?

• Indonesia

• Singapore

• Thailand

• Malaysia

Who designed the Merlion?

• Lee Kwan Yen

• Lim Nang Seng

• Tan Tock Seng

• Alec Fraser-Brunner

How tall is the Merlion statue?

• 12 meters

• 10 meters

• 8.6 meters

• 5.5 meters