Monarchy of Thailand

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/monarchy-of-thailand

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Monarchy of Thailand?Southeast Asia
2. How many people live in Monarchy of Thailand?Approximately 70 million people
3. How big is Monarchy of Thailand?About 513,120 square kilometers (198,120 square miles)
4. What is the capital of Monarchy of Thailand?Bangkok
5. What language do people speak in Monarchy of Thailand?Thai
6. What kind of government does Monarchy of Thailand have?Constitutional Monarchy

Constitutional Monarchy: A governmental system where a monarch serves as head of state within the parameters of a constitution.
Chakri Dynasty: The current reigning royal house of Thailand, established in 1782.
Head of State: The chief public representative of a sovereign state, embodying its national identity.
Sovereign Power: Supreme authority within a territory; the power to govern without external control.