LCASEAN: Team Laos

1. What is the dominant religion shaping Lao culture?

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Theravada Buddhism

• Islam

2. 2. Which of the following is NOT a major ethnic group in Laos?

• Hmong

• Tai

• Vietnamese

• Lao Theung

3. In what year did Laos officially become the tenth member state of ASEAN?

• 1997

• 2001

• 2005

• 1977

4. What is the primary purpose of Laos' membership in ASEAN?

• Economic Domination

• Political Isolation

• Regional stability and Economic Integration

• Military Expansion

5. Which river enhances Laos' significance as a vital waterway for transportation and commerce?

• Amazon River

• Ganges River

• Mekong River

• Pasig River

6. In which year did Laos chair the ASEAN Summit?

• 2008

• 2016

• 2014

• 2020

7. What are the three main pillars of ASEAN?

• Political-Security Community, Economic Community, Socio-Cultural Community

• Political Stability, Economic Prosperity, Social Equality

• Political Unity, Economic Progress, Environmental Sustainability

• Political-Security Community, Economic Community, Cultural Harmony

  
  

8. What does the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Blueprint aim to achieve?

• Political domination

• Economic integration among ASEAN member states

• Cultural preservation

• Military cooperation

9. Which of the following is NOT a key area of focus of the ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC)?

• Economic development

• Conflict resolution

• Maritime security

• Counter-terrorism

10. What is one of the challenges Laos faces in fully participating in socio-cultural initiatives within ASEAN?

• Abundance of resources

• Language barriers

• Overwhelming modernization

• Lack of interest in cultural exchange