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Internat ional Relations Year 1
WHEN YOU READ 3
Read the text and decide whether the following statements are true or false.
1. ___T___ Buddhism is one of the oldest religions in the world.
2. _______ Buddhism brought some cultural unity to a multi- ethnic region.
3. _______ There is only one version of the Ramayana story.
4. _______ King Sethathirat introduced Buddhism as the state religion.
5. _______ Chao Anou built Wat Hor Prakeo.
6. _______ The monarchy did not support the building of temples.
AFTER YOU READ
Tell your partner what you know about the Ramayana story.
The Ramayana is a story about….
ROLE PLAY
Work in pairs or small groups:
Imagine you are talking to guests from a foreign country. Explain to them what a baci ceremony is.
Your foreign guests should ask questions. Take turns.
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