Test Your Geography Knowledge About Southeast Asia

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    What country borders India, China, Laos, and Thailand?

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  • 2. 

    Which of the following is written in Vietnamese?

    • Senang bertemu dengan Anda

    • Lâu quá không gặp

    • बहुत समय से देखा नहीं

    • ขอให้เดินทางโดยสวัสดิภาพ

    Correct Answer
    A. Lâu quá không gặp
    Explanation
    Before French colonization, Vietnam did not have an official writing system. Writing was mainly limited to scholars, who wrote in the Chinese script.
    Vietnamese is a tonal language as indicated by the tonal markers and is romanized. Choices A, C, and D are Indonesian, Hindi, and Thai, respectively.

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  • 3. 

    Name a country in Southeast Asia where a significant number of people practice Islam.

    Correct Answer
    Indonesia
    Malaysia
    Myanmar
    Brunei
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Indonesia and Malaysia. These two countries in Southeast Asia have a significant number of people who practice Islam. Indonesia has the largest Muslim population in the world, with the majority of its citizens being Muslims. Malaysia also has a significant Muslim population, with Islam being the official religion of the country. Myanmar and Brunei also have Muslim populations, but they are not as large or significant as those in Indonesia and Malaysia.

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  • 4. 

    Buddhism in Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand follow the Mahayana tradition.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Buddhism in Southeast Asia, with the exception of Vietnam, generally follow the Thervada tradition. Mahayana Buddhists in Southeast Asia are usually of Chinese ethnicity.

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  • 5. 

    Which of the following countries have never been colonized  by a western power?

    • Laos

    • Kampuchea

    • Burma

    • Thailand

    Correct Answer
    A. Thailand
    Explanation
    Thailand is the correct answer because it is the only country listed that has never been colonized by a western power. Laos was colonized by France, Kampuchea (now Cambodia) was colonized by France, and Burma (now Myanmar) was colonized by Britain.

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  • 6. 

    What was Cambodia formerly known as?

    • Khmer

    • Kampuchea

    • Siam

    • Angkor Wat

    Correct Answer
    A. Kampuchea
    Explanation
    Khmer is the language of Cambodia. Siam is also known as Thailand. Angkor Wat is the famous temple in the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penn, attracting thousands of tourists every year.

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  • 7. 

    Which of the following is NOT an official language of Singapore?

    • Tamil

    • Singaporean

    • English

    • Mandarin Chinese

    Correct Answer
    A. Singaporean
    Explanation
    Tamil is a language that is also spoken in India and Sri Lanka.

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  • 8. 

    What are the countries of Indochina? (Check all that apply)

    • Vietnam

    • Singapore

    • Indonesia

    • Cambodia

    • Laos

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Vietnam
    A. Cambodia
    A. Laos
    Explanation
    Indochina is actually a derogatory term used by the French to label this region during colonization.

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  • 9. 

    The Philippines is an archipelago located in _______ Asia.

    Correct Answer(s)
    Southeast, southeast
    Explanation
    The Philippines is a country in Southeast Asia, located in the western Pacific Ocean. It is composed of over 7,000 islands, making it the world's second-largest archipelago. The country is known for its beautiful beaches, diverse culture, and friendly people.

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  • 10. 

    Where is Little Phnom Penn located?

    Correct Answer(s)
    Long Beach, CA
    Explanation
    Located on Anaheim Street; Long Beach is home to one of the largest communities of Cambodian-Americans

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