Learning About Southeast Asia and the Pacific

Multiple Choice

How did the people of Burma and Vietnam respond to European attempts to colonize them?

• They welcomed European colonization and sought to learn from them.
• They ignored European attempts and continued their traditional practices without change.
• The people of Burma and Vietnam resisted European colonization through military confrontations and uprisings, while also adapting in some cases.
• They collaborated with European powers to expand their territories.

Multiple Choice

Why did Britain agree to demands for self-rule in Australia?

• To maintain control over Australian resources.
• To reduce costs and acknowledge Australian self-governance.
• To prevent rebellion and unrest in the colonies.
• To increase British immigration to Australia.