Sukhothai
Name three jobs that were popular in Sukhothai?
Jobs that were popular in Sukhothai included temple builders, rice farmers, metal workers, pottery makers, and traders.
How long was Ayutthaya the capital of Thailand?
A. 417 years
or
B. 714 years
Ayutthaya was the capital of Thailand for 417 years.
Who moved the capital of Thailand from Ayutthaya to Thonburi?
King Taksin moved the capital from Ayutthaya to Thonburi.
From where did the first Thai people move to the area now called Thailand?
A: They moved from southern China.
Who were the people that taught children in Sukhothai, Ayutthaya and Thonburi?
Monks taught children in Sukhohai, Ayutthaya and Thonburi.
Who were the original ethnic groups that settled in Thailand?
The original people that settled in Sukhothai were the Hmong, Khmer and Dai people (who came from present day Myanmar, Cambodia and China).
Ayutthaya was a popular place for foreign visitors because of it's location along the Silk Road.
How long was the Kingdom of Thonburi the capital of Thailand?
14 years or 41 years?
Who were the original groups of people that settled in Thailand? Name 3.
The Hmong people, the Khmer people and the Dai people were the first people to settle in Thailand.
What is the name of the famous temple located on the Chao Phraya river in Thonburi?
What was the reason that the capital city changed to Ayutthaya?
The capital city changed from Sukhothai to Ayutthaya because Ayutthaya was much bigger, more populus and had more economic opportunity.
People in Ayutthaya often went to the market. They could regularly find goods from _________, ________, ________, and ____________ (places).
People in Ayutthaya often went to the market. They could regularly find goods from China, Persia, Europe and the Middle East.
Why was Thonburi chosen as the new capital after Ayutthaya was destroyed?
It was close to the river, which made it good for travel and trade.
What was the name of the river that people traveled down to get to Ayutthaya from Sukhothai?
What is the Chao Phraya river?
Why did the early Thai people move south into the land that became Thailand?
They wanted more farmland and safety from wars in China.
What was the most common crop that was grown in Sukhothai?
The most common crop that was grown in Suhothai was rice.
Which army overthrew and eventually destroyed the capital city of Ayutthaya?
The Burmese army overthrew and eventually destroyed the city of Ayutthaya.
What is one important thing King Taksin did while Thonburi was the capital?
He reunited the country after the fall of Ayutthaya.
He provided hope to the country after the fall of Ayutthaya.
Who was the king that helped to modernize Bangkok and paved the way for modern Thailand?
Who was King Rama 1?
What happened to Ayutthaya in 1767?
It was attacked and destroyed by the Burmese army.
What year did the capital change from Sukhothai to Ayutthaya?
King U Thong changed the capital from Sukhothai to Ayutthaya in 1351.
Why is Ayutthaya a symbol of hope and resilience for the people of Thailand?
Ayutthaya is a symbol of hope and resilience for the people of Thailand because it shows that despite their capital being sacked, that they were able to come back stronger.
What happened to Thonburi after King Taksin’s rule ended?
The capital was moved across the river to Bangkok.
How did migration help shape Thai culture?
The Thai people mixed their traditions with other groups, creating new art, food, and beliefs.
How was Thailand able to maintain its independence despite being surrounded by foreign invaders?
Thailand maintained its independence through strategic diplomacy, modernization, and distributing some of it's land to foreign powers.