Colonial Rule in Southeast Asia

What was the last remaining free state in Southeast Asia after the conquest of Indochina?​ (a)  

• Thailand

• The Philippines

• Vietnam

• Burma

What did Thailand do differently that helped it remained independent while other Southeast Asian countries were colonized?

France established this type of colonial rule, in which local officials are replaced by officials from the colonizing country, in southern Vietnam.

• direct rule

• indirect rule

• Panama Canal

• none of these

France established this type of colonial rule, in which rulers keep their positions of authority, in northern Vietnam.

• direct rule

• indirect rule

• Panama Canal

• none of these

Which country controlled French Indochina?

• United States

• Great Britain

• France

• Italy

The extent of a nation’s power over other lands

• exploit

• annex

• indigenous

• imperialism

Which country took control of Indonesia and the Philippines during World War II?

• China

• Japan

• Spain

• United States

Which European country colonized Indonesia in the 19th century?

• A) Portugal

• B) Spain

• C) Netherlands

• D) France

What was the primary economic motive for European powers to colonize Southeast Asia?

• A) Spread of Christianity

• B) Access to spices and trade routes

• C) Establishment of military bases

• D) Cultural exchange

Which Southeast Asian country was known as Siam and managed to remain independent during the colonial period?

• A) Laos

• B) Cambodia

• C) Thailand

• D) Malaysia