Cambodia
What is the capital city of Cambodia?
Phnom Penh
What are the two major languages spoken by the Vietnamese?
English and French
What is the official name of Laos?
Lao People's DEmocratic Rpublic
What is the old name of Thailand?
Kingdom of Siam
What is the major language use in Myanmar?
Burmese
What European country colonized Cambodia in 1863?
France
The countries of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos were known as _____ during the 18th century?
French-Indo China
What is the major religion in Laos?
Buddhism
What is the largest island in Thailand?
Phuket
What is the old name of Myanmar?
Burma
What is the longest river in Southeast Asia that flows from Laos, Cambodia to Vietnam?
Mekong River
What was the old name of Ho Chi Minh city?
Saigon
In the 14th century was the name of Laos?
Lan Xang "the Kingdom of a Million Elephants"
Who is the current king of Thailand?
King Vajiralongkorn.
What country shared the longest border with Myanmar?
Thailand
Even though the country did not take part in the Vietnam War, why did the Americans heavily bombard the country?
The Americans suspected that there was a hidden route from North Vietnam through Laos and east Cambodia to supply the Vietcong and the Vietnamese army
Describe the climate of Vietnam.
Due to Vietnam's geography, it has different climatic zones. The temperatures are generally higher in the southern parts than in the country's north.
_____ is a commemorative work of unknown soldiers lying on Lane Xang Avenue and is also considered one of the most beautiful symbols of the capital Vientiane.
Arc de Triomphe
In what city of Thailand will you visit if you want to see rehabilitation centers for rescued elephants?
Chiang Mai
Name the three countries that played as major trading partners of Myanmar.
China, Thailand and Singapore
What was the main purpose of the building of Angkor Watt in the 12th century? What is it used for today?
In the beginning, Angkor was dedicated to Hinduism. After Buddhism became more popular in Cambodia, Angkor Wat turned into a Buddhist shrine.
Give one traditional dish in Vietnam and identify its ingredients.
Any one of the following:
Nem: Grilled pork meat skewers which have been marinated in fish sauce. They are often served with spicy chili sauce
Canh Chua: sour soup with fish, tomatoes, and vegetables as well as pineapple chunks
Pho: traditional soup dish made with clear broth, spring onions, and sprouts as well as sliced chicken or beef slices
How significant Mekong River for the Laotians?
Laotians use the river as a transportation route for cargo and passengers, a source of electricity at dams, a water supply for crops, and a home to fish which are an important food in the diet of Laotian people.
Explain how the early peopling of Thailand happened.
Thailand's first people were the Mon and Khmer and later came the Tai, who migrated from southern China to Vietnam and then into Laos and northern Thailand.
The first Thai kingdom was established in the 14th century. The country was known as Siam until 1939.
Myanmar's government is a parliamentary republic with military junta. What do you mean by military junta?
A military government that has taken power by force, and not through elections.