Geography
What ocean borders SE Asia to the east?
Pacific Ocean
What valuable metal is mined in Thailand and Malaysia?
Tin
What kingdom built Angkor Wat?
Khmer Empire
What is the most widely practiced religion in Indonesia?
Islam
What major environmental issue affects the region’s rainforests?
Deforestation
Name the only landlocked country in SE Asia.
Laos
What fossil fuel is Indonesia a major producer of?
Oil
Who were the first Europeans to colonize SE Asia?
Portuguese
What is the capital of the Philippines?
Manila
Which SE Asian countries have some of the lowest incomes?
Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam
What is the largest island nation in SE Asia?
Indonesia
What Southeast Asian country is a top rubber producer?
Malaysia
What was the last country in SE Asia to gain independence?
Brunei (1984)
Name one major language spoken in SE Asia.
Vietnamese, Thai, or Malay (any one)
What challenge does urbanization cause in Manila and Jakarta?
Overcrowding and water shortages
Which two peninsulas are part of SE Asia?
Indochina Peninsula and Malay Peninsula
Name two major cash crops from the region.
Rice and rubber
What empire controlled the spice trade from Sumatra?
Srivijaya Empire
What city is the largest in SE Asia?
Jakarta
What economic alliance includes many SE Asian nations?
ASEAN
What is the longest river in SE Asia?
Mekong River
What environmental problem is caused by logging and agriculture?
Deforestation
What European country ruled Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia?
France
What term describes farming just enough food for a family?
Subsistence farming
What type of tourism focuses on nature and conservation?
Ecotourism