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Key Religious Landmarks Vocabulary - Angkor Wat

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Key Religious Landmarks Vocabulary
famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: The famous singer performed to a sold-out crowd at the arena. 
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temple
temple
[noun]

a building used for worshiping one or several gods, used by some religious communities, especially Buddhists and Hindus

Ex: They visited the ancient temple to offer prayers and seek blessings. 
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beautiful
beautiful
[Adjective]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

Ex: He painted a beautiful portrait of his sister. 
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design
design
[noun]

a pattern of shapes and lines as a decoration

Ex: The wallpaper has a detailed floral design in soft colors. 
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to build
to build
[Verb]

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

Ex: The construction crew is building a new office complex downtown. 
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century
century
[noun]

a period of one hundred years

Ex: Climate change is one of the most serious issues of this century. 
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king
king
[noun]

the male ruler of a territorial unit that has a royal family

Ex: The king ruled over the kingdom with wisdom and compassion. 
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Hindu
Hindu
[Adjective]

of or relating to, or supportive of, the religion of Hinduism

Ex: Hindu festivals are celebrated with music and dance. 
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to honor
to honor
[Verb]

to show a lot of respect for someone or something

Ex: Families may honor their heritage by preserving and passing down cultural traditions. 
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god
god
[noun]

any supernatural being worshipped for controlling aspects of life or personifying a force

Ex: Ancient Egyptians worshipped Ra, the sun god. 
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vishnu
vishnu
[noun]

the sustainer; a Hindu divinity worshipped as the preserver of worlds

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to surround

to be around something on all sides

Ex: The city is surrounded by beautiful countryside. 
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moat
moat
[noun]

a wide and deep hole, often filled with water, that is dug around a castle and used as an extra protection against attack of enemies

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building
building
[noun]

a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.

Ex: He worked in a modern office building with large windows. 
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tower
tower
[noun]

a tall and often narrow building that stands alone or is part of a castle, church, or other larger buildings

Ex: The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. 
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to look like

to resemble a thing or person in appearance

Ex: The puppy looks like a miniature version of its mother. 
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lotus
lotus
[noun]

a type of flower which grows on the surface of lakes with white or pink petals

Ex: In the temple garden, a serene pond was filled with lotus blossoms, symbolizing purity and enlightenment. 
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carving
carving
[noun]

an object or pattern that is made by cutting solid material

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mythology
mythology
[noun]

a collection of ancient myths, particularly one that belongs to a group of people and their history, etc.

Ex: Greek mythology includes stories of gods, goddesses, and heroes such as Zeus, Athena, and Hercules. 
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scene
scene
[noun]

a painting, drawing or photograph of somewhere, depicting the objects and events in that place

Ex: The artist captured the bustling city scene with incredible detail. 
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battle
battle
[noun]

a fight between opposing armed forces, particularly during a war

Ex: The decisive battle changed the course of the war. 
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sandstone
sandstone
[noun]

a sedimentary rock composed of sand-sized grains, commonly used in construction for its durability and natural beauty

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detailed
detailed
[Adjective]

including many specific elements or pieces of information

Ex: The report provided a detailed analysis of the company's financial performance. 
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Buddhist
Buddhist
[Adjective]

related to the religion, culture, or people of Buddhism

Ex: Meditation is a common practice among Buddhist monks. 
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statue
statue
[noun]

a large object created to look like a person or animal from hard materials such as stone, metal, or wood

Ex: The city square was adorned with a majestic statue of a heroic figure from its history. 
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symbol
symbol
[noun]

something that represents an idea, quality, or concept beyond its literal meaning

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worship
worship
[noun]

the act of performing religious rites or paying reverence to a deity

Ex: The temple was full of worship during the festival. 
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UNESCO
UNESCO
[noun]

an agency of the United Nations that promotes education and communication and the arts

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to protect

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

Ex: A majority of Democrats believe that such regulations protect the public. 
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all over the (world|globe)

in every part of the world

Ex: The brand is recognized all over the world. 
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to visit
to visit
[Verb]

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

Ex: During their vacation, they planned to visit famous landmarks and historical sites in the city. 
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religious
religious
[Adjective]

related to or associated with religion, faith, or spirituality

Ex: She wore a religious pendant around her neck as a symbol of her faith. 
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monument
monument
[noun]

a place or building that is historically important

Ex: The Eiffel Tower is a famous monument in Paris, attracting millions of tourists each year. 
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to cover
to cover
[Verb]

(of an area) to extend over a specific distance

Ex: The grounds covered eight acres. 
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hectare
hectare
[noun]

a land measurement unit that equals 10000 square meters or 2471 acres

Ex: A hectare is a unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters or approximately 2.47 acres. 
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