Question | Answer |
The Malay Archipelago is larger in area then any other island group | True |
Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are very rare in Southeast Asia | False |
The region's largest seas are the South China and Andaman Seas | False |
Climates in Southeast Asia are generally hot an humid | True |
Many of Southeast Asia's animal species are found nowhere else in the world | True |
What is one way the physical geography of the Philippines differs from that of Cambodia? | The Philippines occupies islands, while Cambodia lies on the mainland. |
What is Krakatoa? | an Indonesian volcano that erupted in 1883 and caused great loss of life |
In what way are the natural resources of Indonesia and Malaysia similar? | Both countries have large reserves of oil and natural gas. |
The Mekong river is most important to which country? | Vietnam |
Which part of Southeast Asia has tropical rain forest climate? | the southern Malay Peninsula and parts of the Philippines and Indonesia |
The ancient Dong Son metalworking culture was located in northern Vietnam. | True |
By the 1600s, Buddhism was the chief religion in the Malay Archipelago. | False |
Burma and Malaysia had become British colonies by the early 1900s. | True |
The first Southeast Asian colony to gain independence from Europe was East Timor. | False |
Some Southeast Asian countries have had communist governments. | True |
How was the physical geography of Southeast Asian different 40,000 years ago as compared to today? | The mainland was connected to Sumatra, Java, and Borneo. |
Which two cultures have had the greatest impact on Southeast Asia? | China and India |
How was the kingdom of Srivijaya able to dominate Southeast Asian for hundreds of years? | Its location on the Strait of Malacca allowed it to control trade through the region. |
What product first attracted Europe traders to the region of Southeast Asia? | spices |
Which Southeast Asian country is a constitutional monarchy? | Thailand |
Southeast Asia is the most populous region on Earth. | False |
The city of Manila is the capitol of Indonesia. | False |
Sepaktakraw is a traditional food eaten in Southeast Asia. | Flase |
Farming is the most common livelihood in most of Southeast Asia. | True |
Copper and gold are mined on the Indonesian portion of New Guinea. | True |
In which Southeast Asian country do 40 percent of the region's people live? | Indonesia |
Which Southeast Asian country has a large ethnic Tagalog minority? | The Philippines |
What is the most common religion in most of mainland Southeast Asia? | Buddhism |
What is one reason for the low literacy rate in East Timor? | Most schools were destroyed during the country's fight for independence. |
What has been a problem caused by the creation of dams for hydroelectric power along the Mekong River? | The fishing industry has been affected along the Mekong. |