History of Southeast Asia

The Negritos, including the Semang of Malaysia and the Aetas of the Philippines, are descendants of the first settlers in Mainland Southeast Asia.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The Austroasiatic-speaking people were among the first settlers in Indochina and established communities in Mainland Southeast Asia.

• TRUE

• FALSE

King Anawrahta’s conquest of the Mon kingdom in 1057 AD helped establish a strong influence of Indian culture, including Buddhism, in Myanmar.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Who proposed the Island Origin Hypothesis, also known as the Nusantao Maritime Trading and Communication Network?

• Peter Bellwood

• Wilhelm Solheim II

• Charles Darwin

• Alfred Wallace

The Mon people were among the earliest settlers in Myanmar and are thought to have originally come from South India.

• TRUE

• FALSE

It is the study of past events.

• GEOGRAPHY

• HISTORY

• PSYCHOLOGY

• ANTHROPOLOGY

The Khmer Empire, known for its architectural marvel Angkor Wat, was located in which present-day country?

• A) Thailand

• B) Cambodia

• C) Vietnam

• D) Laos

Which Southeast Asian kingdom was known for its maritime prowess and trade dominance in the 7th to 13th centuries?

• A) Srivijaya

• B) Majapahit

• C) Ayutthaya

• D) Funan

The spread of Islam in Southeast Asia was primarily facilitated by which group?

• A) Conquerors

• B) Traders

• C) Missionaries

• D) Scholars

Which European power first colonized the Philippines in the 16th century?

• A) Portugal

• B) Netherlands

• C) Spain

• D) Britain