Mysteries of Wat Phou Temple
- 1. Where is Wat Phou Temple located?
A) Laos
B) Thailand
C) Vietnam
D) Cambodia
- 2. Wat Phou Temple was dedicated to the worship of _____ and _____ in ancient times.
A) Shiva, Vishnu
B) Dionysus, Apollo
C) Thor, Freya
D) Zeus, Hera
- 3. What is the significance of the lingam and yoni sculpture found in Wat Phou Temple?
A) Symbol of wisdom and enlightenment
B) Symbol of fertility and regeneration
C) Symbol of war and conquest
D) Symbol of death and destruction
- 4. Wat Phou Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since which year?
A) 2001
B) 2008
C) 2005
D) 1999
- 5. What type of architectural style is predominant in Wat Phou Temple?
A) Khmer
B) Modernist
C) Greek
D) Gothic
- 6. The water from which river is used in the annual ritual bathing during the Wat Phou Festival?
A) Mekong River
B) Nile River
C) Ganges River
D) Amazon River
- 7. What does the phrase 'Wat Phou' mean in English?
A) River Shrine
B) Mountain Temple
C) Forest Monastery
D) Golden Palace
- 8. What type of stones were used in the construction of Wat Phou Temple?
A) Marble
B) Granite
C) Sandstone
D) Limestone
- 9. Wat Phou Temple was dedicated to the worship of the Hindu Trimurti which consists of Brahma, Vishnu, and _____?
A) Ganesha
B) Hanuman
C) Shiva
D) Krishna
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