lesson 1
lesson 2
lesson 3 & 4
lesson 5 & vocab
extra questions
100
How was early Vietnam different from other parts of Southeast Asia?
A. It was the only kingdom in mainland Southeast Asia.
B. It was the only place where rice was grown.
C. It became predominantly Muslim.
D. It was most heavily influenced by China.
D. It was most heavily influenced by China.
100
Which country took control of most of Southeast Asia during World War II?
A. Japan
B. China
C. France
D. United States
A. Japan
100
Which of the following phrases describes communist oligarchies, such as those that exist in Laos and Vietnam?
A. one-party government run by the military with no citizen rights
B. multi-party government with three branches of power
C. multi-party government with a constitution and a king or queen
D. one-party government with rule by a few
D. one-party government with rule by a few
100
What is a typhoon?
A. a monsoon that occurs in the Pacific
B. a tropical cyclone that occurs in the Pacific
C. a tropical storm that causes a tsunami in the Pacific
D. a seasonal wind that occurs in the Pacific
B. a tropical cyclone that occurs in the Pacific
100
Read the excerpt and answer the question given:
"Colonialism served to transfer much wealth from Southeast Asia to the West. For example, the Dutch based much of their industrialization on profits derived from their control of thecoffee and sugar exports from IndonesiaMillions of workers from other regions of Asia, especially China and India, migrated into the region temporarily or permanently to undertake plantation labor, mining, or trade, helping reshape ethnic patterns and reshuffle genetic pieces."
—Craig A. Lockard, Southeast Asia in World History
What helped reshape the ethnic patterns of Southeast Asia?
A. coffee exports
B. sugar exports
C. migration of workers
D. Dutch industrialization
C. migration of workers
200
Which of the following statements BEST describes the transport of goods along ancient trade routes?
A. To pick up and drop off goods, ships sailed on open seas, rarely hugging coastlines.
B. The route began along ports in China, through ports in Southeast Asia, and then ended at ports in India.
C. Sailing through the Strait of Malacca, ships picked up wood products, gold, and tin.
D. Tea from the lesser islands of Southeast Asia shipped no farther than the Strait of Malacca.
C. Sailing through the Strait of Malacca, ships picked up wood products, gold, and tin.
200
After the defeat of the Japanese in World War II, the European powers that had colonized much of Southeast Asia
A. created ASEAN to help their colonies become self-sufficient.
B. failed to regain control and many of the colonies became independent countries.
C. swiftly regained long-term control over their colonies.
D. invested heavily in factories and plantations.
B. failed to regain control and many of the colonies became independent countries.
200
Which of the following statements accurately describes population density in Southeast Asia?
A. Malaysia is more densely populated than the mainland countries.
B. East Timor is the most densely populated island country.
C. Thailand is more densely populated than Laos.
D. Medan is more densely populated than Ho Chi Minh City.
C. Thailand is more densely populated than Laos.
200
Deforestation causes serious air pollution in the region mainly because…
A. …land is often cleared for agriculture by burning trees.
B. …the destruction of forests threatens animal habitats.
C. …trees are usually cleared to build more roadways.
D. …the lumber industry uses gasoline-powered machinery.
A. …land is often cleared for agriculture by burning trees.
200
Which of the following statements accurately describes population density in Southeast Asia?
A. Malaysia is more densely populated than the mainland countries.
B. East Timor is the most densely populated island country.
C. Thailand is more densely populated than Laos.
D. Medan is more densely populated than Ho Chi Minh City.
C. Thailand is more densely populated than Laos.
300
How did Southeast Asia′s geography contribute to the region′s economic development?
A. Much of Southeast Asia is separated from the rest of Asia by high mountains, making it a difficult place to invade.
B. Many Southeast Asian countries were positioned strategically along the Silk Road and therefore developed into trade centers.
C. Some Southeast Asian countries commanded important waterways and controlled rich trade routes.
D. Many Southeast Asian countries were easily accessible to monks and therefore adopted Buddhist culture.
C. Some Southeast Asian countries commanded important waterways and controlled rich trade routes.
300
Which of the following was the primary purpose of U.S. involvement in Vietnam?
A. to assist United Nations forces
B. to conquer Vietnam and return it to the French
C. to contain the spread of communism
D. to support the South Vietnamese government′s independence from the north.
C. to contain the spread of communism
300
Why is the population density high along the coastal plains of mainland Southeast Asia?
A. River deltas have created rich soil there that is good for agriculture.
B. The climate is cooler and less humid near the coast.
C. The region’s most valuable mineral resources are located there.
D. The coastal areas are better protected from tropical storms.
A. River deltas have created rich soil there that is good for agriculture.
300
For what purpose was ASEAN established?
A. to promote Islamic ideals in the world
B. to give Southeast Asian leaders more power in the world
C. to protect Southeast Asia from Western influence
D. to promote trade in Southeast Asia
D. to promote trade in Southeast Asia
300
How is democracy limited or not perfect in Singapore, Cambodia, and Malaysia?
A. Elections are run to keep the same party in power for decades, with no real alternative for voters.
B. A communist oligarchy controls most political and economic decisions.
C. The military strongly influences politics, keeping the parties they favor in power.
D. The nations are ruled as absolute monarchies, with no elections.
A. Elections are run to keep the same party in power for decades, with no real alternative for voters.
400
Which Western powers controlled the Philippines at different times in the country′s history?
A. Britain & France
B. Spain & Portugal
C. Spain & the United States
D. Portugal & France
C. Spain & the United States
400
What was the result of the Vietnam War?
A. Vietnam became a French colony.
B. Vietnam conquered Laos.
C. Vietnam became a single communist country.
D. Vietnam became communist in the north and free in the south.
C. Vietnam became a single communist country.
400
Which below is correct regarding how Buddhism and Hinduism spread to Southeast Asia?
A. Conquering peoples from the north, like China, forced the indigenous peoples to adopt new cultures and religions.
B. The ideas and religions like Hinduism and Buddhism spread through the existing trade networks.
C. Unlike Central Asia and East Asia, Hinduism and Buddhism never really spread throughout Southeast Asia.
D. Hinduism and Buddhism spread to Southeast Asia by missionaries and monks but they were driven out by the strong Islamic kingdoms.
B. The ideas and religions like Hinduism and Buddhism spread through the existing trade networks.
400
What might happen if the South China Sea and the Strait of Malacca were closed to international trade?
A. Shipping of the world′s oil through Southeast Asia would double.
B. The ports of Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia would suffer economically.
C. The beaches on the island of Sumatra would begin to erode.
D. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) would increase tariffs.
B. The ports of Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia would suffer economically.
400
Like its neighbor China to the north, how did Vietnam improve its economy in the late 1980s?
A. Vietnam adopting some free-market practices and became more of a mixed economy.
B. Vietnam increased central control of the economy with a government takeover of industry.
C. Vietnam decreased reliance on exports and began producing most goods and commodities locally.
D. Vietnam put a lot of resources into agriculture which in turn made it the largest exporter of rice and exotic fruits in the world.
A. Vietnam adopting some free-market practices and became more of a mixed economy.
500
How did the European colonizers exploit Southeast Asia?
A. by helping common people get wealthy
B. by bringing in new inventions
C. by curing terrible diseases
D. by taking resources for their own economic gain
D. by taking resources for their own economic gain
500
a group known as the Khmer Rouge took power in __________ and __________.
A. the Philippines; overthrew the military government
B. Indonesia; established a communist government
C. Malaysia; imposed a dictatorship controlled by communists
D. Cambodia; murdered more than a million people
D. Cambodia; murdered more than a million people
500
Of the five nations on this chart, which has the greatest ethnic diversity? Why?
A. Malaysia has the most religious diversity because they have five major religions where the other nations have only three or four.
B. Thailand has the least ethnic diversity because citizens are mostly from the Thai ethnic group with few Chinese and "other" categories.
C. Philippines because the "other" category is larger than any identified ethnic group in the country.
D. Indonesia has the greatest ethnic diversity because the Javanese ethnic group is almost the same size as the "other".
C. Philippines because the "other" category is larger than any identified ethnic group in the country.
500
Which type of government have almost all Southeast Asian countries had at some point since independence?
A. Authoritarian
B. Communist
C. Sultanate
D. Democracy
A. Authoritarian
500
What is the definition of exchange rate?
A. the value of one currency stated in terms of a different currency
B. computer chips that run smart phones, tablets, computers, appliances, and cars
C. flat, fan-shaped plain formed on a seabed where a river deposits material over many years
D. present in a region since ancient or prehistoric times
A. the value of one currency stated in terms of a different currency