World War I and Southeast Asia

The video features a discussion between Trevor Getz and Heather Streets-Salter on the First World War from a Southeast Asian perspective. It explores the political landscape of Southeast Asia in 1914, highlighting the region's colonization by European powers and the independent state of Siam. The discussion delves into the concerns of Southeast Asian populations, including Muslim interests in the Middle East and Chinese interests in China. The video also examines Singapore's demographics and economy in 1914, focusing on the Singapore Mutiny of 1915, its causes, and suppression. Finally, it discusses the global impact of WWI on Southeast Asia, emphasizing the region's involvement and the disruption of trade.

Which European power colonized what is now Malaysia and Singapore in 1914?

• The Americans

• The Dutch

• The British

• The French

What was a significant interest for Muslim-dominated areas in Southeast Asia around 1914?

• The Spanish-American War

• The Russo-Japanese War

• The Hajj pilgrimage

• The fall of the Qing Empire

What was the approximate population of Singapore in 1914?

• 100,000

• 250,000

• 140,000

• 200,000

Which group was primarily responsible for the 1915 mutiny in Singapore?

• Japanese soldiers

• British colonists

• Chinese Nationalists

• Indian sepoys

What was the name of the German submarine involved in the events leading to the Singapore Mutiny?

• U-Boat 21

• Emden

• Bismarck

• Dresden

Which revolutionary group sought to disrupt the British Empire during World War I?

• Sepoy

• Mau Mau

• Boxers

• Ghadar

Which countries sent naval forces to assist the British during the Singapore Mutiny?

• France, Russia, Japan

• Germany, Italy, Austria

• China, India, Australia

• USA, Canada, Mexico

How did World War I affect trade in Southeast Asia?

• It disrupted trade routes

• It increased trade with Europe

• It had no impact

• It led to new trade agreements

Why is it important to view World War I from a Southeast Asian perspective?

• It emphasizes naval battles

• It shows the impact on European colonies

• It focuses on American involvement

• It highlights trench warfare

What was a major impact of World War I on Southeast Asia?

• Major battles on Southeast Asian soil

• Formation of new Southeast Asian countries

• Disruption of trade and communication

• Increased European colonization