ZOPFAN and ASEAN Concord Quiz

What year was the Declaration on the Zone of Peace, Freedom, and Neutrality (ZOPFAN) adopted?

• 1967

• 1971

• 1975

• 1980

Where was the Declaration on the Zone of Peace, Freedom, and Neutrality (ZOPFAN) signed?

• Bangkok, Thailand

• Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

• Jakarta, Indonesia

• Manila, Philippines

Which ASEAN member initiated the idea for the ZOPFAN Declaration?

• Indonesia

• Thailand

• Malaysia

• Singapore

What was the primary goal of the ZOPFAN Declaration?

• To establish an ASEAN defense pact

• To create a regional nuclear weapons-free zone

• To ensure Southeast Asia remains free from foreign military intervention

• To promote free trade within ASEAN

Which major international Cold War conflict influenced the formation of ZOPFAN?

• The Korean War

• The Vietnam War

• The Sino-Soviet Conflict

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

Which of the following does ZOPFAN emphasize for Southeast Asia?

• Strengthening military alliances with external powers

• The promotion of nuclear arms in the region

• The neutrality and peace of the region

• Military cooperation among ASEAN members

Which ASEAN member states were involved in the creation of the ZOPFAN Declaration?

• All 10 ASEAN countries

• Five founding ASEAN members

• ASEAN’s economic ministers

• Only Indonesia and the Philippines

ZOPFAN specifically calls for the region to be free from which type of influence?

• Economic dominance

• Colonial influence

• Military and ideological interference from foreign powers

• Cultural domination

The ZOPFAN Declaration is primarily a political declaration aimed at promoting which of the following?

• Trade liberalization

• Military alliances

• Regional peace, freedom, and neutrality

• The creation of a common currency

What was the main political context during the signing of the ZOPFAN Declaration?

• The Cold War rivalry between the U.S. and the Soviet Union

• The European integration process

• The rise of the United Nations

• The collapse of the Ottoman Empire