Test Your Geography Knowledge About Southeast Asia
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Questions and Answers
1.
Where is Little Phnom Penn located?
Explanation Located on Anaheim Street; Long Beach is home to one of the largest communities of Cambodian-Americans
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2.
Which of the following is written in Vietnamese?
A.
Senang bertemu dengan Anda
B.
Lâu quá không gặp
C.
बहुत समय से देखा नहीं
D.
ขอให้เดินทางโดยสวัสดิภาพ
Correct Answer
B. Lâu quá không gặp
Explanation Before French colonization, Vietnam did not have an official writing system. Writing was mainly limited to scholars, who wrote in the Chinese script.
Vietnamese is a tonal language as indicated by the tonal markers and is romanized. Choices A, C, and D are Indonesian, Hindi, and Thai, respectively.
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3.
Name a country in Southeast Asia where a significant number of people practice Islam.
Correct Answer Indonesia Malaysia Myanmar Brunei
Explanation The correct answer is Indonesia and Malaysia. These two countries in Southeast Asia have a significant number of people who practice Islam. Indonesia has the largest Muslim population in the world, with the majority of its citizens being Muslims. Malaysia also has a significant Muslim population, with Islam being the official religion of the country. Myanmar and Brunei also have Muslim populations, but they are not as large or significant as those in Indonesia and Malaysia.
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4.
Buddhism in Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand follow the Mahayana tradition.
A.
True
B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation Buddhism in Southeast Asia, with the exception of Vietnam, generally follow the Thervada tradition. Mahayana Buddhists in Southeast Asia are usually of Chinese ethnicity.
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5.
Which of the following countries have never been colonized by a western power?
A.
Laos
B.
Kampuchea
C.
Burma
D.
Thailand
Correct Answer
D. Thailand
Explanation Thailand is the correct answer because it is the only country listed that has never been colonized by a western power. Laos was colonized by France, Kampuchea (now Cambodia) was colonized by France, and Burma (now Myanmar) was colonized by Britain.
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6.
The Philippines is an archipelago located in _______ Asia.
Correct Answer Southeast, southeast
Explanation The Philippines is a country in Southeast Asia, located in the western Pacific Ocean. It is composed of over 7,000 islands, making it the world's second-largest archipelago. The country is known for its beautiful beaches, diverse culture, and friendly people.
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7.
What country borders India, China, Laos, and Thailand?
Correct Answer Myanmar, Burma
Explanation Myanmar, also known as Burma, is the correct answer because it is the country that shares borders with India, China, Laos, and Thailand.
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8.
What was Cambodia formerly known as?
A.
Khmer
B.
Kampuchea
C.
Siam
D.
Angkor Wat
Correct Answer
B. Kampuchea
Explanation Khmer is the language of Cambodia. Siam is also known as Thailand. Angkor Wat is the famous temple in the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penn, attracting thousands of tourists every year.
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9.
Which of the following is NOT an official language of Singapore?
A.
Tamil
B.
Singaporean
C.
English
D.
Mandarin Chinese
Correct Answer
B. Singaporean
Explanation Tamil is a language that is also spoken in India and Sri Lanka.
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10.
What are the countries of Indochina? (Check all that apply)
A.
Vietnam
B.
Singapore
C.
Indonesia
D.
Cambodia
E.
Laos
Correct Answer(s)
A. Vietnam D. Cambodia E. Laos
Explanation Indochina is actually a derogatory term used by the French to label this region during colonization.
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