Southeast Asian Geography and Geopolitics Quiz

Which two peninsulas make up the mainland of Southeast Asia?

• Indo-Chinese and Malay

• Indian and Korean

• Malay and Indian

• Indo-Chinese and Korean

What is a characteristic of a compact state?

• It completely surrounds another country.

• It has a tail-like extension.

• It is fragmented into several parts.

• Its borders are equidistant from the center.

Which country in Southeast Asia is an example of a fragmented state?

• Indonesia

• Laos

• Vietnam

• Thailand

What mountain range is found in the northern portion of Southeast Asia?

• Andes

• Rockies

• Eastern Himalayas

• Alps

Which river is the most significant in Southeast Asia?

• Ganges

• Nile

• Mekong

• Yangtze

What type of climate is predominant in Indonesia and most of the Philippines?

• Arid

• Temperate

• Tropical wet

• Polar

How do Southeast Asians adapt their homes to monsoon seasons?

• Building underground shelters

• Constructing homes on stilts

• Using solar panels

• Installing air conditioning

Where is modern piracy a significant issue in Southeast Asia?

• South China Sea

• Strait of Malacca

• Gulf of Tonkin

• Gulf of Thailand

What was a major outcome of the 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia?

• Increased tourism

• Development of an early warning system

• Discovery of new islands

• Decrease in population

What is unique about the Maeklong Railway Market in Thailand?

• It is located on a mountain peak.

• It operates only at night.

• It is set up on active railway tracks.

• It is the largest market in Asia.