South East Asia Flashcards
What is the capital of Indonesia?
Jakarta
True or False: The Mekong River flows through five Southeast Asian countries.
True
Which two countries form the southernmost point of mainland Southeast Asia?
Vietnam and Thailand
Fill in the blank: The _______ Sea is located to the east of Vietnam.
South China
What is the primary economic activity in Southeast Asia?
Agriculture
Which Southeast Asian countries are archipelagos?
Indonesia and Philippines
What is the main religion practiced in Thailand?
Buddhism
Multiple Choice: Which country is known for its strict drug laws? A) Thailand B) Singapore C) Malaysia D) Vietnam
B) Singapore
True or False: Laos is a landlocked country.
True
What is the significance of the ASEAN organization?
To promote political and economic cooperation among Southeast Asian nations.
Fill in the blank: The _______ Peninsula connects Asia to the Indian subcontinent.
Malayan
Which Southeast Asian country has the largest population?
Indonesia
What geographic feature significantly affects climate in Southeast Asia?
Monsoons
Multiple Choice: Which country is not part of Southeast Asia? A) Brunei B) Cambodia C) India D) Myanmar
C) India
What is the primary export of Vietnam?
Rice
What is the primary influence on the political landscape of Myanmar?
Military rule
What economic challenge does landlocked Laos face?
Limited access to international trade.
Multiple Choice: Which country is known for its palm oil production? A) Thailand B) Malaysia C) Philippines D) Vietnam
B) Malaysia
What role does tourism play in the economies of Southeast Asian countries?
It is a significant source of revenue and employment.
True or False: Singapore has a highly developed and free-market economy.
True
What are the two major ethnic groups in Malaysia?
Malay and Chinese
Fill in the blank: The _______ Archipelago is part of Indonesia.
Maluku
What is a major environmental issue facing Southeast Asia?
Deforestation
Multiple Choice: Which Southeast Asian country has a monarchy? A) Vietnam B) Laos C) Thailand D) Indonesia
C) Thailand
What is the impact of the South China Sea disputes on regional politics?
It creates tensions between China and several Southeast Asian nations.
