Quiz on Cambodian History

Which historical era happened after the Angkorian Era but before France ruled Cambodia?

• a) Khmer Rouge Rule

• b) Post-Angkorian Era

• c) Funan Kingdom

• d) Modern Era

Which era of Cambodian history is happening right now?

• a) Angkorian Era

• b) French Colonial Era

• c) Khmer Rouge Rule

• d) Modern Era

The legendary age of the Khmer Empire, known for creating grand stone monuments, is called the:

• a) Pre-Angkorian Era

• b) Angkorian Era

• c) French Colonial Era

• d) Khmer Rouge Rule

Which historical period includes the ancient kingdoms of Funan and Chenla?

• a) Angkorian Era

• b) Post-Angkorian Era

• c) Pre-Angkorian Era

• d) Modern Era

Picture 2 features a beautiful carving made directly into a temple wall. What do we call this style of artwork?

• a) A painting

• b) A bas-relief

• c) A statue

Which temple is celebrated for its large, smiling stone faces carved into the towers?

• a) Angkor Wat

• b) Funan Temple

• c) Bayon Temple

The Khmer Empire was brilliant at designing and building massive stone structures. This skill is known as (a)   .

Artists in the Khmer Empire crafted magnificent religious statues, which are also called (a)   .

Originally, Angkor Wat was constructed to honor the gods of an ancient religion called (a)   .

Over time, (a)   grew to become another deeply meaningful and major religion across Cambodia.