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?

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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