Geography
In what region is Thailand located?
Southeast Asia
People in Thailand speak...
Thai
Thailand has strict laws that forbid insulting or making fun of the _____________ _____________.
royal family
About 95% of the people in Thailand are _____________.
Use one word to describe the northern and western parts of Thailand.
forested
Thailand is the most ____________ country in Southeast Asia.
visited
If you need a taxi in Thailand, you call a ______-________.
Tuk Tuk
What is the name of the sacred book of Buddhism?
the "Tripitaka"
Where did Miss Keller go to college?
Kent State University
A nickname for the central fertile region of Thailand is the... BECAUSE...
"Rice Bowl of Asia" because rice crops are easily grown there
The capital of Thailand is...
Bangkok
"Chut Thai" translates to...
Thai outfit
What does "Buddha" mean?
the "awakened one"
What will be the consequence on Monday for misbehaving for the sub?
Miss Keller will be very upset and you will LOSE the next reward coming up.
The shape of Thailand is often compared to the shape of an...
elephant's head
Thailand's government is considered to be a _________________ __________________.
constitutional monarchy
Thailand's national sport is _____________ and in their language it is called __________ ____________.
boxing, Muay Thai
Describe one belief that Siddhartha had.
Siddhartha believed that life is suffering, and in order to end the suffering, people must follow a special 'path' or way of life in which he called the Dharma.
What is Miss Keller's favorite food? What is her favorite way to prepare it?
POTATOES; loaded fries w/ cheese, sour cream, green onions, bacon etc.
Name the four main geographic regions of Thailand.
mountains (north), plateau (East), river valley (center), narrow strip of land (south)
The ___________ ___ _____________ has ruled Thailand since 1782 and is the current royal family.
House of Chakri
What flavors does Thai cuisine combine? What two things add unique flavor?
flavors: sour, sweet, salty, spicy ; herbs & spices
Why did Siddhartha (the founder of Buddhism) find it hard to conform to Hinduism?
Because of all the suffering he saw around him
Name one or more places Miss Keller is travelling to this summer.
In order; east coast road trip (Maine), California, St. Augustine (Florida)