Southeast Asia Quizezz

What are the two dominant religions in Southeast Asia?

• Shinto and Hinduism

• Christianity and Hinduism

• Buddhism and Islam

• Daoism and Confucianism

Answer explanation

While all of these religions are celebrated in one part of the region or the other, The major two religions by population are Buddhism and Islam

Which of the following is country 4?

• East Timor

• Malaysia

• Vietnam

• Cambodia

Which country was NOT colonized by European countries or the United States?

• Cambodia

• Philippines

• Papua New Guinea

• Thailand

Answer explanation

Cambodia was part of the larger French colony in the region. Papua New Guinea and the Philippines were under the control of Britain and the United States respectively. It was Thailand that, while in conflict with its neighbors, was not a colony of Europe or the United States.

This is a huge wave caused primarily by a disturbance beneath the ocean, like an earthquake or volcanic eruption.

• Monsoon

• Tsunami

• Typhoon

• Hurricane

Answer explanation

Monsoons, Hurricanes and Typhoons are weather patterns that are usually caused by climate-related factors like windspeed and proximity to the Earth's equator. Earthquakes and Volcanic activity under the ocean and near the coastline cause catastrophic water distribution, which cause Tsunamis.

Which of the following statements are True regarding the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami?

• Approx. 230,000 people died

• Caused by the 3rd largest earthquake ever reported

• Caused damage observed as far as Africa

• All of the above

Answer explanation

All of these answers match the description of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. Some reports off the East and West coasts of the United States admit some disruption occurred, making this a near-global event.

Which of the following is country 6?

• Malaysia

• Cambodia

• Myanmar

• Vietnam

What is the term that describes many local religions that all believe in energies and spirits?

• Shinto

• Southern Baptist

• Animism

• Islam

Answer explanation

Three of these religions are recognized worldwide, distinct in their names and customs. Animism is a general term that describes many different, smaller religions that either blend in with larger religions or are not well studied.

What modern countries make up former French Indochina?

• Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia

• Taiwan, Laos, Myanmar

• Malaysia. Philippines, Cambodia

• East Timor, Brunei, Indonesia

Answer explanation

Taiwan is considered a part of East Asia and was originally a colony of China, so that's not useful. The other countries are definitely a part of the region, but were colonized by countries other than France.

Life Expectancy, Income per Capita, and Education Access all make up the (Blank)

Answer explanation

These are the three key factors that determine human development according to the United Nations.

Which of the following is NOT true in describing Thailand's political instability?

• Many believed the government was illegitimate

• Suffered a military coup

• Experienced Civil War

• Martial Law was Declared

Answer explanation

Thailand's military has on multiple occasions seized control from the civilian government and installed martial law. If we're talking about the scope of this class, Thailand has not experienced a civil war in recent history.