Countries
Indonesia
Which European powers colonized most of the region between the 16th-20th century?
The British, French, Dutch, Spanish and Portugese
What are the 2 largest archipelagos in the region?
The Indonesian and Philippine Archipelago
What are the major religions in the region?
Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and indigenous practices
What forms of governance are found in the region?
Monarchies and Communist states
What is the smallest country in the region?
Singapore
Which country occupied many Southeast Asian nations during WW2?
Japan
What climate does Southeast Asia have?
It has a tropical climate
Name some major languages spoken in the region?
Bahasa Indonesia, Thai, Vietnamese, Filipino and Malay
Myanmar
Which country is known for its rich oil and gas reserves?
Brunei
Name 2 countries that once had empires?
Cambodia and Indonesia
Why is the region considered one of the world's richest regions in biodiversity?
The regions' rainforest are home to numerous species of plants/animals found nowhere else
What is the Thai water festival called?
Songkran
Which countries are known for rapid economic development?
Singapore and Malaysia
Which country gained independence from Indonesia in 2002?
East Timor
Which country was occupied and colonized by two different countries?
Philippines
Which major rivers flows through countries like China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam?
The Mekong River
What is a famous dish in Malaysia?
Nasi Lemak
What role of ASEAN in regional politics?
It promotes economic, political, and security cooperation among member-sates
Name all 11 countries in Southeast Asia
Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
Which country was involved in a war with the U.S.A, resulting in victory?
Vietnam
What natural phenomenon makes the region prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?
The reasons being location in the Pacific Ring of Fire makes it prone to earthquakes/volcanic eruptions
What is the traditional art from Indonesia?
Batik fabric
What territorial dispute involve many Southeast Asian countries and China?
The South China Sea dispute involves several Southeast Asian countries and China