Wat Rong Khun, thailand's majestic white temple

Wat Rong Khun, thailand's majestic white temple

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Arts, Architecture

11th Grade - University

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What Rancoon is a unique architectural marvel with a white exterior symbolizing purity. It features ghoulish traffic cones, ghostly heads, and arms reaching up to greet visitors. The temple's white color and glass mosaics represent enlightenment, while mirrors reflect Buddha's wisdom. A contrasting gold building symbolizes materialism. Initially criticized for not being traditional Thai art, What Rancoon now stands as a modern emblem of Thai art, embracing pop culture symbols.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes the entrance of What Rancoon unique?

It features ghoulish traffic cones and ghostly decorations.

It has a large golden gate.

It is surrounded by water.

It is lined with traditional Thai sculptures.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the white color of What Rancoon symbolize?

Tradition

Purity

Enlightenment

Wealth

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do the glass mosaics at What Rancoon represent?

Material wealth

Enlightenment

Cultural heritage

Modernity

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the gold building at What Rancoon?

It is a place for meditation.

It is a tribute to traditional Thai art.

It symbolizes the mind's fixation on wealth.

It represents purity.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did What Rancoon initially receive criticism?

It was located in a remote area.

It was too small.

It was not considered traditional Thai art.

It was too expensive to build.