In which country can you find Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world originally built as a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu before transforming into a Buddhist temple?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Cambodia
- Step 1: Angkor Wat was constructed in the early 12th century by Khmer King Suryavarman II in Yashodharapura (modern Siem Reap), Cambodia.
- Step 2: It is the pinnacle of classical Khmer architecture and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992.
Answer
Cambodia
Why not the others: 'Thailand' Thailand is home to the historic city of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai, not Angkor Wat; 'Vietnam' Vietnam hosts the complex of Hué Monuments and Ha Long Bay; 'Indonesia' Indonesia is home to the massive Buddhist temple complex of Borobudur and Hindu Prambanan.
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