Colonial Rule in Southeast Asia

The Dutch government forced Indonesian villages to

• follow their religion

• give away crops

• build homes for their soldiers

• send money to their families

Indonesia became known as...

• Spice Islands

• Philippines

• Malaysia

• People's Republic

Resistance to colonial rule in Southeast Asia took all of the following forms EXCEPT __________

• monarchs fighting colonial rule directly.

• peasant revolts.

• westernized intellectuals focusing on nationalism.

• sit-down strikes and other means of passive resistance.

The extension of a nation's power over other lands is called

• imperialism

• direct rule

• indirect rule

• protectorate

Governing by working with the existing political elites is called

• imperialism

• direct rule

• indirect rule

• protectorate

Replacement of local rulers with officials from the mother country is called

• imperialism

• direct rule

• indirect rule

• protectorate

A political unit dependent on another for protection is called a

• imperialism

• direct rule

• indirect rule

• protectorate

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 remained independent during the colonial period?

• A) Vietnam

• B) Thailand

• C) Malaysia

• D) Philippines