Cambodia civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Cambodia with answers and explanations, grouped by topic. This is a learning quiz, not an official exam. Select a question to see the answer.
Government and law 5 questions
The capital Phnom Penh, the constitutional monarchy, the 1993 Constitution, Khmer and the riel.
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What is the capital city of Cambodia?
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh, at the meeting of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers, is the capital and largest city.
What form of government does Cambodia have?
Constitutional monarchy
The 1993 Constitution restored the monarchy. The King reigns but does not govern.
In which year was Cambodia’s current Constitution adopted?
1993
The Constitution was adopted in September 1993 and promulgated on 24 September 1993, after elections organised with the United Nations.
What is the currency of Cambodia?
Riel
The Cambodian riel is the national currency, issued by the National Bank of Cambodia.
What are the two houses of Cambodia’s Parliament?
National Assembly and Senate
Cambodia's Parliament has a National Assembly and a Senate. The Senate was created in 1999.
History 5 questions
The Khmer Empire and Angkor, independence from France in 1953 and the Khmer Rouge period.
In which year did Cambodia gain independence from France?
1953
Cambodia became independent on 9 November 1953, now celebrated as Independence Day.
Which king built Angkor Wat in the 12th century?
Suryavarman II
Angkor Wat was built in the first half of the 12th century under King Suryavarman II, originally as a Hindu temple.
Which king is traditionally said to have founded the Khmer Empire in 802 AD?
Jayavarman II
In 802 AD Jayavarman II declared himself universal monarch, which is taken as the start of the Khmer Empire.
During which years did the Khmer Rouge rule Cambodia?
1975 to 1979
The Khmer Rouge took Phnom Penh in April 1975 and were driven from power in January 1979. Estimates of the dead range from 1.5 to 2 million.
Which king built Angkor Thom and the Bayon temple?
Jayavarman VII
Jayavarman VII, who ruled from 1181, built the walled city of Angkor Thom with the Bayon temple at its centre.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
The Mekong and Tonle Sap, the national flag, the Water Festival and Khmer New Year.
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Which building appears on the national flag of Cambodia?
Angkor Wat
The flag shows Angkor Wat in white on a red band between two blue bands.
What is the largest freshwater lake in South-East Asia, located in Cambodia?
Tonle Sap
Tonle Sap is the largest freshwater lake in South-East Asia. It swells greatly in the rainy season.
Which major river flows through Cambodia from Laos to Vietnam?
Mekong
The Mekong enters Cambodia from Laos, passes Phnom Penh and continues into Vietnam's Mekong Delta.
What is the name of Cambodia’s Water Festival, held at the end of the rainy season?
Bon Om Touk
Bon Om Touk celebrates the reversal of the Tonle Sap river's flow with boat races in Phnom Penh.
What is the title of Cambodia’s national anthem?
Nokoreach
'Nokoreach', meaning Royal Kingdom, is the national anthem of Cambodia.
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