Ancient/Pre-colonial period | Colonial Period and the Vietnam War | Cambodian American History |
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c) Around 100 AD
When did people first arrive in present-day Cambodia?
a) Around 1000 BC b) Around 500 BC c) Around 100 AD d) Around 800 AD |
France
What country colonized Cambodia from 1863-1953?
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Thailand
What country did most Cambodian refugees stay in before coming to the U.S.?
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Hindu
The original Cambodians, who lived in the state of Chenla, in present-day northern Cambodia were of what religion?Hindu
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King Norodom Sihanouk
This king led the fight for Cambodian independence and ruled the country from 1953-1970. (Just need last name)
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c) 1981
In what year did the most Cambodians arrive to the U.S.?
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d) Vietnam
From 800-1400 AD, Cambodia was a huge, covering most of Southeast Asia. Which of these present-day countries was not part of Cambodia?
a) Laos b) Malaysia c) Thailand d) Vietnam |
a) General Lon Nol
The King in question 2 was overthrown by what general in 1970?
a) General Lon Nol b) General Chang Kai Shek c) General Heng Simirin d) General Robert Lee |
a) Long Beach
More Cambodian Americans have resettled to this city than any other city
a) Long Beach, California b) Lowell, Massachusetts c) Oakland, California d) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Angkor Watt
During 800-1400 period, Cambodia was one of the most culturally advanced civilizations in the world as shown by carving in many temples built in that time.
What is the name of the grandest temple that was built? |
Pol Pot
The Khmer Rouge who came to power in 1975. Who was their leader?
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d) Not being able to repay their sponsors for traveling to this country
Which of the following conditions did Cambodians not face when coming to the U.S.?
a) Post-Traumatic stress syndrome from the War and Khmer rouge experience b) Being resettled in high crime neighborhoods c) Unemployment d) Not being able to repay their sp |
d) Jayavarman VII
Buddhism was introduced to Cambodia by this emperor. Was it:
a) Isanvarman I b) Sihanouk III c) Suryavarman V d) Jayavarman VII |
d) about 500,000 tons
During the Vietnam War from 1969-1975 how many tons of bombs did the U.S. drop on Cambodia?
a) About 500 tons b) About 5,000 tons c) About 50,000 tons d) About 500,000 tons |
Professor Khatarya Um at UC Berkeley
Who is the first Cambodian person to get a PhD in America?Professor Khatarya Um at UC Berkeley
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