Khmer New Year Quiz

When is Khmer New Year usually celebrated?

• In December

• In January

• In April

• In June

How many days does the Khmer New Year celebration last?

• One day

• Two days

• Three days

• Four days

What is another name for Khmer New Year in Khmer?

• Pchum Ben

• Choul Chnam Thmey

• Bon Om Touk

• Meak Bochea

Which traditional game is often played during Khmer New Year?

• Chess

• Angkunh

• Hide and seek

• Football

What do many people do to clean before Khmer New Year?

• Clean their homes

• Cut their hair

• Wash their clothes only

• Build a new house

What do people usually build in front of their houses during the New Year?

• A tent

• A sand mountain

• A big tree

• A stone wall

Where do many Cambodians go during Khmer New Year?

• To the forest

• To school

• To the beach

• To the pagoda

What do people do at the pagoda during New Year?

• Eat and drink

• Dance

• Make offerings and pray

• Watch movies

Which of these foods is popular during Khmer New Year?

• Pizza

• Lok Lak

• Sandwich

• Noodles with tomato sauce

Why do people splash water during Khmer New Year?

• To clean their cars

• To wash bad luck away

• To play with children

• To grow flowers