19 th Century Thailand Test Review
What are five details about King Taksin? Half-Chinese Commander in Ayutthaya’s military Retreated from Ayutthaya when Burma sacked the city Made Thonburi the capital Retook much of the land lost by Ayutthaya Brought back the Emerald Buddha Became obsessed with becoming a Buddha on earth Deposed and beaten to death in a velvet sack
Where did King Rama I move the capital to? From where? Bangkok; Thonburi
Why did he move the capital to this new location? Land was spacious and good for population growth. Also, it was situated for better defense against traditional enemies.
Why did King Rama I have to create a new code of laws for his kingdom? Most the old ones were destroyed in the sacking of Ayutthaya by the Burmese
How did King Rama I help develop Thai culture? Helped develop architecture, sculpture, and drama—Collected Buddhist artifacts.
What were two types of law created by Rama I? Civil and Military
How could one describe King Rama II’s personality? Very mild mannered and peaceful
Why might have King Rama II become to be known as mild mannered and peaceful? (hint what were some of his improvements to the country) Improved administration, promoted Buddhist religion, sought to reform land and culture
What is the importance of white elephants? Transportation and Warfare; symbolizes purity; Possession of white elephants was a sign of success; lack of possession was a bad omen;
Give an example of the elephants role in Thailand’s international relations. Abraham Lincoln and the US; Burmese Wars
During the 19th Century who officially chooses the King? The Ascension Council
According to Rama III, what 3 things must a person do to be a good candidate for being the King? The candidate must be good at daily administration and organization of the kingdom, good at religious affairs, and good at protecting the Thai people by preserving Thailand’s independence.
Fully describe the relations Thailand had with the west during King Rama IV and King Rama V’s reigns. Defending border disputes with French in Vietnam and the British in Burma. Thailand would become a buffer state that used their alliance with on western power to defend against another western power.
What type of changes did Rama IV start making in Thailand? Added western ideas
What was King Rama IV’s opinion about democracy? He liked the idea. He believed Thailand needed to slowly evolve into a democracy over time
Describe some of King Chulalongkorn’s interactions with the West. See Outline Notes
Who opposed King Chulalongkorn’s reforms? Why would these people work against these reforms? See Outline Notes
Describe three of Chulalongkorn Reforms? See Outline Notes
Why were King Chulalongkorn’s early reforms different than his later reforms? The nobles attempted to stop his reforms early in his reign
How did King Chulalongkorn get rid of the nobles? Slowly replaced them with his own friends and family members.
Why was modernizing Thailand so important to Thailand’s independence? It showed the west that Thailand was able to become an equal culture by western standards.
Describe scenes from the movie that displayed or focused on the following topics from our study. Thailand’s relationship with Burma Elephants and White Elephants International Relationships with the West Great Britain France United States Adoption of Western Ideas in Thailand
Describe scenes from the movie that displayed or focused on the following topics from our study. International Relationships with the West Great Britain France United States Adoption of Western Ideas in Thailand