Asia Quiz

Which two major cultures influenced the development of Southeast Asia?

• China and Japan

• India and Japan

• China and India

• India and Russia

What is one of the lasting impacts of European colonialism in Southeast Asia?

• Decreased cultural diversity

• Improved regional stability

• Influence on the region's politics and economics

• Enhanced environmental conservation

Which of the following countries is NOT listed as part of Southeast Asia in the document?

• India

• Brunei

• Laos

• Myanmar

What was the dominant influence on regional religion and art in early Southeast Asian history according to the document?

• Confucianism

• Hinduism and Buddhism

• Christianity

• Islam

Until when did the Khmer Empire last, as mentioned in the document?

• From 800s to 1400s

• From 500s to 1200s

• From 900s to 1500s

• From 700s to 1300s

According to the document, what is a 'mandala' in the context of early Southeast Asian states?

• A type of religious text

• A form of art

• Rings of state power around central court

• A style of architecture

Which period did China rule northern Vietnam as stated in the document?

• From 111 B.C. to A.D. 393

• From 100 B.C. to A.D. 400

• From 150 B.C. to A.D. 350

• From 200 B.C. to A.D. 300

Between 1300 and 1800, which of the following regions did NOT have a powerful state in Southeast Asia according to the text?

• Myanmar

• Philippines

• Vietnam

• Thailand

What was the population of Malacca in the Malay Peninsula during the early 1500s?

• 50,000 people

• 100,000 people

• 150,000 people

• 200,000 people

Which concept, similar to mandalas but larger and more complex, is mentioned in the text as developing in Southeast Asia from 1300 to 1800?

• National parks

• National identities

• Trade unions

• Religious sects