What are ancestors?
Those who have come before us, usually long ago in the past
What is a hero?
A person admired for great deeds or fine qualities
What does it mean to be brave? What is bravery?
Showing courage even though we might feel scared
What is a draft animal?
An animal used to aid in labor and farming
What was the main/official religion in the Kingdom of Ayutthaya?
Theravada Buddhism
To which dynasty did King Trailokanat belong to?
Suphannaphum Dynasty
List 1 achievement of King Trailokanat...
First King to be ordained as a monk, wars with Lanna, final merger of two kingdoms, etc.
Why do we study stories like that of the Bang Rachan Villagers?
To teach us about the bravery of Thai ancestors, their sacrifices, and to learn about real historical figures and events
In the story, who did the Villagers of Bang Rachan fight?
The Burmese
Before he was King Trailokanat, he was Prince ________.
Ramesuan
What year did the Burmese invade, burn, and end the kingdom of Ayutthaya?
1767
What does it mean when a ruler is "deposed"?
They are removed from power, usually very fast and by force.
Where did the laws of Ayutthaya originate? (think foreign influence...)
India
Which famous king of Ayutthaya is this? We will study him today...
King Narai the Great
