Time & Calendars
Which of these is the most common calendar system used for international business and travel today?
A. Solar Phase
B. Lunar Era
C. Anno Domini (A.D.)
D. Buddhist Era (B.E.)
C. Anno Domini (A.D.)
Which King is credited with establishing Bangkok as the capital city?
A. King Rama V
B. King Rama IX
C. King Rama I (Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke)
D. King Rama X
C. King Rama I (Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke)
Which of these is a "Physical Characteristic" of a town?
A. The local language
B. A mountain or a nearby river
C. The school's dress code
D. A religious holiday
B. A mountain or a nearby river
If you are facing North, which direction is directly behind you?
A. East
B. West
C. South
D. North-East
C. South
Which of these is a "Natural Resource" provided by the Earth?
A. A plastic water bottle
B. Sunlight and fresh air
C. An iPad
D. A concrete sidewalk
B. Sunlight and fresh air
How do you calculate the A.D. year if you only know the Buddhist Era (B.E.) year?
A. Add 543 years
B. Subtract 543 years
C. Multiply by 2
D. Subtract 100 years
B. Subtract 543 years
King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great (Rama IX) is famous for creating "Development Projects." What was their main goal?
A. To win wars
B. To improve the lives of Thai people
C. To build the tallest skyscrapers
D. To change the Thai alphabet
B. To improve the lives of Thai people
Why did ancient communities usually start in "Basins" or near water sources?
A. To stay away from other people
B. For easy access to drinking water and fishing
C. Because they didn't like trees
D. To avoid the sun
B. For easy access to drinking water and fishing
Which map feature explains what the different symbols (like a blue line for a river) mean?
A. The Title
B. The Map Key or Legend
C. The Compass
D. The Ruler
B. The Map Key or Legend
What is a major difference between the environment of the "Past" and the "Present"?
A. There were more buildings in the past
B. There were more cars in the past
C. There were more forests and fewer roads in the past
D. There was no water in the past
C. There were more forests and fewer roads in the past
If a timeline starts with "Yesterday," what should the next two steps be to show the passage of time correctly?
A. Last week → Last year
B. Tomorrow → Today
C. Today → Tomorrow
D. Next year → This year
C. Today → Tomorrow
Who is the current King of Thailand (Rama X)?
A. King Maha Vajiralongkorn
B. King Chulalongkorn
C. King Taksin
D. King Bhumibol
A. King Maha Vajiralongkorn
What defines an "Urban" community?
A. Wide open spaces and lots of farms
B. Thick jungles and wild animals
C. High population, many buildings, and heavy traffic
D. Small wooden houses with no roads
C. High population, many buildings, and heavy traffic
A compass uses a magnetic needle to always point toward which direction?
A. South
B. The Sun
C. North
D. The nearest city
C. North
Which of these actions helps protect a community's environment?
A. Throwing plastic into the river
B. Leaving the lights on all day
C. Recycling paper and planting trees
D. Driving more cars
C. Recycling paper and planting trees
In Thailand, the year 2568 is used in official documents. What era does this belong to?
A. Christian Era
B. Buddhist Era (B.E.)
C. Roman Era
D. Modern Era
B. Buddhist Era (B.E.)
What major event led to King Rama X ascending to the throne?
A. The founding of a new city
B. A change in the voting laws
C. The passing of King Rama IX in 2016
D. The end of a major war
C. The passing of King Rama IX in 2016
How do humans interact with their environment to survive?
A. By ignoring all plants and animals
B. By using natural resources for food and shelter
C. By living only in indoor shopping malls
D. By moving to a different planet
B. By using natural resources for food and shelter
Why is a map better than a storybook for finding a location?
A. It has more colorful pictures
B. It uses symbols to show exactly where things like roads and rivers cross
C. It is much heavier to carry
D. It tells you about the history of the King
B. It uses symbols to show exactly where things like roads and rivers cross
What happens when people throw rubbish into rivers?
A. The water becomes cleaner
B. It causes water pollution and harms fish
C. The river flows faster
D. It creates more natural resources
B. It causes water pollution and harms fish
Which word describes a time that has already happened?
A. Future
B. Present
C. Tomorrow
D. Past
D. Past
The "Chakri Dynasty" refers to:
A. A type of traditional Thai food
B. The line of Kings who have ruled during the Bangkok period
C. A famous temple in Northern Thailand
D. The Thai New Year festival
B. The line of Kings who have ruled during the Bangkok period
Which of these is a sign of a "Developing" community?
A. People moving away to the forest
B. Shops closing down forever
C. New roads, hospitals, and schools being built
D. Fewer people living in the area
C. New roads, hospitals, and schools being built
On a standard map, "East" is usually located on which side?
A. Left
B. Right
C. Bottom
D. Top
B. Right
Which of these is an example of a "Man-made" object, NOT a natural resource?
A. A forest
B. A mountain
C. A glass bottle
D. Rainwater
C. A glass bottle