Southeast Asia Imperialism: Reading Comprehension

What was the focus of colonization in Southeast Asia?

• Industrial development

• Military expansion

• Religious conversion

• Plantation agriculture

What drove Western imperialists to seek possession of Southeast Asian lands?

• Demand for European products

• Demand for African products

• Demand for Asian products

• Demand for South American products

How did Siam (Thailand) maintain independence?

• By aligning with British control

• By aligning with French control

• By promoting itself as a neutral zone between British and French control

• By declaring war on both British and French control

What were European powers competing for in Southeast Asia?

• Cultural influence

• Military dominance

• Strategic location and resources

• Religious conversion

What were some of the mixed results of colonization in Southeast Asia?

• Economic growth only

• Racial and religious clashes only

• Cultural assimilation

• Economic growth and racial and religious clashes

What historical period influenced Southeast Asian independence struggles in the 20th century?

• Renaissance

• Industrial Revolution

• Imperialism

• Enlightenment

Which European country did not claim parts of Southeast Asia?

• British

• French

• German

• Dutch