Khmer History
What is the capital of Cambodia?
Phnom Penh
Who is often called the “King of Khmer Music”?
Sinn Sisamouth
Who is the President of KHH?
Donovin Ly
What traditional Khmer noodle dish is commonly served with a green fish-based curry gravy and fresh vegetables?
Nom Banh Chok
How many consonant letters are in the traditional Khmer alphabet?
33
What is the famous temple in Cambodia?
Angkor Wat
What is the name of Cambodia's traditional small, double-headed drum used in many musical ensembles?
Skor
What is KHH’s main temple called?
Wat Dhammararam
What Cambodian dish features stir-fried beef served with rice, fresh vegetables, and a lime-pepper dipping sauce?
Beef Lok Lak
What is the writing system used for the Khmer language called?
Khmer Script
This Cambodian political movement seized power in 1975 and established Democratic Kampuchea.
The Khmer Rouge
What traditional Cambodian instrument is a bowed, two-stringed instrument?
Tro
Who is KHH’s sponsor?
Momo’s drink
What Cambodian street dessert is made with colorful jelly, sweet syrup, and often coconut milk?
Cha Houy Teuk
Are Khmer dependent vowels pronounced exactly the same with every consonant?
No, pronunciation can depend on the consonant series
Angkor Wat was originally constructed as a monumental temple dedicated to which principal Hindu deity?
Vishnu
Name one Cambodian rapper who helped popularize Khmer hip-hop
VannDa
When was KHH founded?
2024
What ingredient is frequently used in Khmer cooking that provides a salty, savory flavor and is made from fermented fish?
Prahok
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Nyo
What 19th-century agreement placed Cambodia under French Protection?
Franco-Cambodian Protectorate treaty of 1863
What happened to much of Cambodia's music community during the Khmer Rouge regime?
Many musicians were killed, persecuted, or forced to stop performing.
What is the goal of KHH?
Preserving our temple through heritage and harmony
What unripe fruit is commonly shredded to make a sour, crunchy Khmer salad?
Green mango
What does កម្ពុជា mean?
Cambodia