History of Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia is called "the Crossroads of the World" because it is located along important _____.

1.  

• 1. A. maritime trade routes

• 1.  B.tectonic plates

• 1.  C.spice trade routes

• 1.  D.silk trade routes

In the 100s B.C., China conquered the Red River delta area and made ______ a province of China for the next 1,000 years.

• 1.  A.Cambodia

      

• 1. B.Thailand

      

• 1. C.Vietnam

• 1.  D.Indonesia

By the 1600s, which religion had become dominant across much of the Malay Archipelago?

1.  

• 1. A.Buddhism

• 1.  B.Islam

• 1.  C.Hinduism

• 1.  D.Christianity

The fabulous wealth of the _____ led European powers to seek ocean routes to Southeast Asia.

• 1.  A.slave trade

• 1.  B.gold trade

• 1.  C.silk trade

• 1.  D.spice trade

In which country did the Khmer Rouge develop?

• 1.  A.Cambodia

• 1.  B.Myanmar

• 1.  C.Laos

• 1.  D.the Philippines

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

• TRUE

• FALSE

The first Southeast Asian nation to gain independence from colonial rule was East Timor.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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

• A. India and Japan

• B. China and India

• C. Japan and China

• D. China and Tibet

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

• A. spices

• B. gold

• C. exotic hardwoods

• D. oil

. Which Southeast Asian country is a constitutional monarchy?

• A. Singapore

• B. Indonesia

• C. Thailand

• D. Myanmar