History
What was the name of the region before WWII?
French Indochina
What is the capital of Thailand?
Bangkok
What is Communism?
A form of government led by a dictator with absolute rule and control.
What is a major export of Thailand?
Electronics or Tourism
What year did Vietnam gain independence from France?
1954
Who was the leader of the Khmer Rouge?
Pol Pot
Which river flows through Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam?
Mekong River
What type of government did Pol Pot lead?
Communist government
Name one hardship faced by Vietnamese citizens.
Loss of freedom or devastation from war.
Who invaded Cambodia in 1978?
Vietnam
What year did the Vietnam War end?
1975
Name one country of French Indochina.
Laos, Cambodia, or Vietnam
Name the combined name of North and South Vietnam.
Socialist Republic of Vietnam
What is the significance of Angkor Wat?
It is the largest religious structure in the world and a symbol of Cambodia.
What is the capital of Vietnam?
Hanoi
What empire was located in Cambodia?
Khmer Empire
What country is known as the "Land of the Free"?
Thailand
What is a constitutional monarchy?
A form of government where a king and a prime minister share power.
Describe the Khmer Empire.
The earliest known empire in ancient Cambodia, known for its cultural achievements.
What does the name "Khmer" refer to?
It refers to the ethnic group and language in Cambodia, as well as the historical empire.
Name one reason why Vietnam was divided.
To unite under a Communist government or due to differing ideologies.
What is the largest religious structure in the world?
Angkor Wat
Who was Ho Chi Minh?
The Communist leader of North Vietnam during the Vietnam War.
What role did Adoniram Judson play in history?
He was one of the first foreign missionaries sent out by the United States, known as the "Father of American Missions."
How did the Vietnam War impact the U.S.?
It led to widespread protests, changes in foreign policy, and a reevaluation of military involvement.