Quiz 9

Question 1

Name two other regions of the world that have been covered in this course, which have a climate and ecosystem similar to those of Southeast Asia.

Answer 1

Amazon, Africa

Question 2

Which of the following countries had a history of political unification prior to the 20th century?
A) Cambodia
B) Indonesia
C) Malaysia
D) Thailand
E) Vietnam

Answer 2

A, D & E

Question 3

Match the Southeast Asian country with the European power that held it as a colony:

Burma
Indonesia
Laos
Philippines
Thailand

Answer 3

Burma with GB
Indonesia with Netherlands
Laos with France
Philippines with Spain
Thailand with None

Question 4

What Southeast Asian country does NOT have a seacoast?

Answer 4

Laos

Question 5

Who was the first president of Indonesia?

Answer 5

Sukarno

Question 6

What island of the Philippines is the center of an Islamic resistance movement?

Answer 6

Mindanao

Question 7

What is the narrow channel through which passes 85% of China’s oil imports?

Answer 7

Malacca

Question 8

What color is worn by supporters of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra?

Answer 8

Red

Question 9

What island group is claimed by China (PRC), Taiwan (ROC) and Vietnam?

Answer 9

The Paracel Islands

Question 10

Who is the world’s longest ruling head of state?

Answer 10

King Bhumibol Adulyadej