Southeast Asia

The ancient Dong Son metalworking culture was located in northern Vietnam.

• True

• False

By the 1600s, Buddhism was the chief religion in the Malay Archipelago.

• True

• False

Burma and Malaysia had become British colonies by the early 1900s.

• True

• False

The first Southeast Asian colony to gain independence from Europe was East Timor.

• True

• False

Some Southeast Asian countries have had communist governments.

• True

• False

How was the physical geography of Southeast Asia different 40,000 years ago as compared to today?

• Myanmar was separated from the mainland by water.

• There were more islands.

• The mainland was connected to Sumatra, Java, and Borneo.

• All of the Sunda Shelf lay below water.

Which two cultures have had the greatest impact on Southeast Asia?

• India and Japan

• Japan and China

• China and India

• China and Tibet

How was the kingdom of Srivijaya able to dominate Southeast Asia for hundreds of years?

• Its vast reserves of gold made it the wealthiest empire in Southeast Asia.

• Its capital city became an important center of Buddhism.

• The warriors of Srivijaya were well trained and widely feared.

• Its location on the Strait of Malacca allowed it to control trade through the region.

What product first attracted European traders to the region of Southeast Asia?

• spices

• exotic hardwoods

• gold

• oil

Which Southeast Asian country is a constitutional monarchy?

• Malaysia

• Thailand

• Indonesia

• Myanmar