Where In ASEAN?
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The formation of ASEAN took place in 1967 and its headquarters are in Jakarta, Indonesia. The organization consists of ten countries so far and the secretary general changes after every five years. Take up the quiz and see what you know about the organization and its members from your classes so far.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
How many countries in ASEAN?
- A.
9
- B.
11
- C.
10
- D.
8
Correct Answer
C. 10Explanation
*##*That's right!
Although there are 11 countries in the Southeast Asia but just 10 are members of ASEAN*##*Nope, it's not correct.
Although there are 11 countries in the Southeast Asia but just 10 are members of ASEAN. Timor-Leste hasn't attended into ASEAN.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is the capital city of Thailand?
- A.
Bangkok
- B.
Chiang Mai
- C.
Pak Kret
- D.
Pattaya
Correct Answer
A. BangkokExplanation
*##*Wow, well done! So easy, right? :)))
Bangkok is the capital and most populous city of the Kingdom of Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep.*##*Nope, Bangkok is the capital.
Bangkok is the capital and most populous city of the Kingdom of Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What about Myanmar's capital?
- A.
Mandalay
- B.
Sagaing
- C.
Yangon
- D.
Naypyidaw
Correct Answer
D. NaypyidawExplanation
*##*You got that right!
Naypyidaw officially became Myanmar since 27th March, 2006.*##*Opps! Naypyidaw is the answer that you were looking for :((((
Naypyidaw officially became Myanmar's capital since 27th March, 2006.Rate this question:
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- 4.
This temple is the world's largest Buddhist temple which was built in the 9th-century. It is called Borobudur Temple. This temple is located in....
- A.
Cambodia
- B.
Malaysia
- C.
Indonesia
- D.
Thailand
Correct Answer
C. Indonesia -
- 5.
Which country in Southeast Asia consisting 2 unconnected parts?
- A.
Brunei
- B.
Philippines
- C.
Indonesia
- D.
Malaysia
Correct Answer
A. Brunei -
- 6.
Lord Murugan Statue is the second tallest statue of a Hindu deity in the world which is located at the Sri Murugan Perumal Kovil at the foot of Batu Caves. In which country is this statue located?
- A.
Vietnam
- B.
Malaysia
- C.
Thailand
- D.
Cambodia
Correct Answer
B. MalaysiaExplanation
*##*Nice one, Malaysia is correct!
It is also the tallest statue in Malaysia at 42.7 meters (140 ft) in height. It took 3 years of construction and unveiled in January, 2006 during Thaipusam festival.*##*Would you believe Lord Murugan Statue is in Malaysia?
Well, it is—even if you don't believe! It is also the tallest statue in Malaysia at 42.7 meters (140 ft) in height. It took 3 years of construction and unveiled in January, 2006 during Thaipusam festival.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which city is the old capital of Vietnam?
- A.
Sai Gon
- B.
Ha Long Bay
- C.
Sa Pa
- D.
Hue
Correct Answer
D. HueExplanation
*##*Impressive! It's true! :))
Hue (Huế) is a city in central Vietnam that was the seat of Nguyen Dynasty emperors and the national capital from 1802 to 1945.*##*Oh. Hue is the correct answer!
Hue (Huế) is a city in central Vietnam that was the seat of Nguyen Dynasty emperors and the national capital from 1802 to 1945.Rate this question:
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- 8.
When was Angkor Wat - symbol of Cambodian culture, built?
- A.
15th century
- B.
16th century
- C.
12th century
- D.
13th century
Correct Answer
C. 12th century -
- 9.
Which city is nicknamed as "The City of Flowers"?
- A.
Zamboanga
- B.
Manila
- C.
San Pablo
- D.
Marikina
Correct Answer
A. Zamboanga -
- 10.
What is Camiguin, Philippines famous for?
- A.
More volcanoes than towns
- B.
Well-known resort
- C.
Longest river in the Southeast Asia
- D.
Jolibee fast food was found
Correct Answer
A. More volcanoes than townsExplanation
*##*Nice one!
In Camiguin, there are more volcanos (seven) than towns (five). The island also has the most number of volcanoes per square kilometer in the world.*##*Sorry, "more volcanoes than towns" is the right one! :(((
In Camiguin, there are more volcanos (seven) than towns (five). The island also has the most number of volcanoes per square kilometer in the world.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which is the longest river in the Philippines?
- A.
Agno
- B.
Pasig
- C.
Cagayan
- D.
Agusan
Correct Answer
C. CagayanExplanation
*##*Correct!
Cagayan River, also known as the Rio Grande de Cagayan, is the longest river in the Philippines and the largest river by discharge volume of water...*##*No, it is Cagayan.
Cagayan River, also known as the Rio Grande de Cagayan, is the longest river in the Philippines and the largest river by discharge volume of water...Rate this question:
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- 12.
What is the largest provincial capital in Luzon in terms of land area?
- A.
Kabugao, Apayao
- B.
Ilagan City, Isabela
- C.
Batangas City, Batangas
- D.
Antipolo City, Rizal
Correct Answer
B. Ilagan City, IsabelaExplanation
*##*Good one, the Ilagan City is right!
Ilagan City in Isabela province became the newest Philippine city in December 2012. It is the capital city of the province and is the largest city (land area) in Luzon. It is one of the largest provincial capitals in the country in terms of land area.*##*Sorry, but Ilagan City is correct! :(
Ilagan City in Isabela province became the newest Philippine city in December 2012. It is the capital city of the province and is the largest city (land area) in Luzon. It is one of the largest provincial capitals in the country in terms of land area.Rate this question:
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- 13.
This Philippine island is the 62nd largest island in the world. What is this island?
- A.
Bohol
- B.
Samar
- C.
Palawan
- D.
Negros
Correct Answer
D. NegrosExplanation
*##*Yeah, Negros is correct!
Negros is the third largest island in the Philippines. It contains two provinces, namely Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental. Samar is the 63rd largest island in the world, Palawan is the 64th, and Bohol is somewhere in the 100s.*##*No, it's Negros.
Negros is the third largest island in the Philippines. It contains two provinces, namely Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental. Samar is the 63rd largest island in the world, Palawan is the 64th, and Bohol is somewhere in the 100s.Rate this question:
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- 14.
The origin of the name of Manila - Capital of the Philippines is?
- A.
Name of a hero
- B.
Name of a river
- C.
Name of a flower
- D.
Name of a mountain
Correct Answer
C. Name of a flowerExplanation
*##*Exactly!
Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, takes its name from a white flower that grew on mangrove trees, locally known as nilad. 'May nilad' can be translated to mean 'there are niladthere".*##*Opps! Not this one! :(
Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, takes its name from a white flower that grew on mangrove trees, locally known as nilad. 'May nilad' can be translated to mean 'there are niladthere".Rate this question:
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- 15.
Do you know the number of islands that Philippines has?
- A.
3,500
- B.
5,500
- C.
6,500
- D.
7,500
Correct Answer
D. 7,500Explanation
*##*Yeah! That's impressive!
The entire landmass of the Philippines is made up islands, making it the second-largest archipelago in the world.In fact, the Philippines has approximately 7,500 islands with only 2,000 of them inhabited and nearly 5,000 still unnamed on global maps.*##*Sorry, but 7,500 is the answer that you were looking for :(
The entire landmass of the Philippines is made up islands, making it the second-largest archipelago in the world.In fact, the Philippines has approximately 7,500 islands with only 2,000 of them inhabited and nearly 5,000 still unnamed on global maps.Rate this question:
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