SE Asia -Physical Geography
Which island, found in SE Asia, is the second largest on the planet?
New Guinea
Which two countries had a major influence on the early history of SE Asia?
China and India.
What are the people who live in the mountains of Mainland SE Asia called?
The hill peoples.
Which country in Island SE Asia has the 4th largest population in the world?
Indonesia (279,751,441 at 2:10pm on 8/11/2022)
What is an archipelago?
An archipelago is a large group of islands.
What is true of island SE Asia, but is not true of mainland SE Asia?
Island SE Asia is on the pacific ring of fire.
Where were the Thai from?
Southern China.
What are pedicabs?
Taxicabs that are pedaled like bikes.
What is a Kampong?
A village or city district with traditional houses built on stilts.
Is also used to refer to areas of slums.
Which river is the most important river in Mainland SE Asia?
The Mekong river.
Name the two peninsulas which make up mainland SE Asia.
Indochina peninsula
Malay peninsula
What are the largest religions in SE Asia?
Buddhism, Christianity, Islam and Hinduism.
What does ASEAN stand for? What is it's purpose?
Association of South East Asian Nations.
It's purpose is to promote political, economic and social cooperation in SE Asia.
What is the capital of Malaysia?
On which part of Malaysia is it located.
Kuala Lumpur , located on the Mainland area of Malaysia.
Which two SE Asian countries are the worlds largest producers of natural rubber?
Indonesia and Malaysia
Which is not true of the rafflesia?
A) It is the largest flower in the world
B) It is found in the rainforest of SE Asia
C) It produces a pleasant smell
D) It can measure up to 3 feet across
C) It produces a pleasant smell
It smells awful!!!
What was the one criterion that lead to the US sending troops to Vietnam in the 1960s?
The potential spread of communism, Domino theory.
What is a constitutional monarchy?
Which country/countries in Mainland SE Asia have a constitutional monarchy?
A monarch (king or queen) serves as a ceremonial head of state, with the real power being held by the prime minister/president and elected government.
Thailand is a constitutional monarchy.
What is the biggest reason that led to Singapore developing a strong economy?
The island of Singapore lies on a major shipping route, and the port of Singapore is a free port.
Jakarta is the capital of which SE Asian country?
Which island is it on?
Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia, and is located on the island of Java.
Name all of the countries in SE Asia.
Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, The Philippines, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, Timor-Leste.
Which was the only country in SE Asia to not be colonized?
Siam, or Thailand as it is now known as.
Who was Aung San Suu Kyi? And what did they do?
Aung San Suu Kyi is the leader of the National League for Democracy in Myanmar. She dedicated her life to fighting the harsh military government in Myanmar, being placed under house arrest for doing so.
How is the government of Indonesia dealing with overcrowding on Java?
The government has been forcing people to move to less crowded islands.
What is the capital of Cambodia?
Phnom Penh.