About Myanmar
True or False: Myanmar was formerly known as the Union of Burma.
True
True or False: The primary aim of the joint sanctions implemented by the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada targeting Myanmar on October 31, 2023 was to support Myanmar's military regime
False. The sanction was to hinder the Burmese military's ability to procure weapons and resources
True or False: The Five-Point Consensus (5PC) was discussed in a gathering with ASEAN heads in 2021 to address the political unrest in Myanmar.
True
What is the capital of Myanmar?
A) Yangon
B) Nay Pyi Taw
C) Mandalay
D) Bangkok
B) Nay Pyi Taw
Which agreement aimed to reduce tariffs on imports to zero by 2010 among ASEAN, China, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia?
A) ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA)
B) ASEAN-Republic of Korea Free Trade Area (AKFTA)
C) Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)
A) ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA)
What are some key principles of the ASEAN Way?
A) Intervention, competition, cooperation
B) Non-interference, consensus-building, effective cooperation
C) Confrontation, isolation, domination
B) Non-interference, consensus-building, effective cooperation
What is the name of the acting president appointed by the military junta after the 2021 coup in Myanmar?
Myint Swe
Under ___ __ __ __'s leadership, there was an increased presence of women in government
Aung San Suu Kyi
Which ASEAN member state chaired the ASEAN Summit in 2021 where the Five-Point Consensus (5PC) was discussed?
Indonesia
The humanitarian crisis in Myanmar following the 2021 coup led to over __ million displaced persons and children in need of assistance.
2.7 million
Myanmar signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) alongside Australia, China, Japan, South Korea, and ________
New Zealand
Malaysia Foreign Minister _______ said in a statement that the executions done by the military are crimes against humanity and suggested that SAC officials be banned from all ASEAN events.
Saifuddin Abdullah
Myanmar's religion is dominated by _______ Buddhism, influencing arts and architecture.
Theravada
Prior to the 2021 coup, there was an increase in the budget for addressing four key challenges for basic education in the country, two of which are school quality improvement and strengthening Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs). What are the other 2 key challenges?
1. Equitable access
2. Inclusion for all children
What years did the military takeovers take place?
Hint: 3 answers
1962, 1988, and 2021