Geography of Southeast Asia Quiz

Which river is a major river in Southeast Asia?

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Mississippi River

• Mekong River

What natural disaster occurred off the coast of Indonesia in December 2004?

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

• Tornado

• Volcanic eruption

What type of climate is predominant in Southeast Asia?

• Desert Climate

• Tropical Wet Climate

• Temperate Climate

• Polar Climate

What are the seasonal winds that bring summer rains throughout the region called?

• Cyclones

• Monsoons

• Tornadoes

• Typhoons

Which mountain ranges isolated early societies in Southeast Asia?

• Rocky Mountains

• Andes Mountains

• North-South Cordilleras

• Himalayas

What attracted people from all over the world to acquire spices native to Southeast Asia?

• Gold

• Diamonds

• Spices

• Silk

Which island has more than 60% of the Indonesian population?

• Java

• Sulawesi

• Borneo

• Sumatra

What are the indigenous peoples who live in remote, isolated rainforest communities called?

• Nomads

• Aborigines

• Tribes

• Pygmies

Which ethnic group traveled downriver to trade and absorbed customs and beliefs from various cultures?

• Malay

• Minangkabau

• Khmer

• Hmong

Which religion is practiced throughout Southeast Asia?

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Sikhism