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SE Asia Unit Review

Total questions: 107

Worksheet time: 56mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these is NOT an archipelago?

a)

Philippines

b)

Indonesia

c)

Laos

d)

Hawaii

2.
Domino theory is best defined as...
a)
Fighting for independence will always end with a divided country
b)
If one country falls to communism, its neighbors will also fall to communism
c)
If one country has a communist leader, that leader will take over surrounding countries
d)
If a country is communist, it will always transition to a monarchy
3.

________ and ________ are examples of archipelagos.

a)

the Philippines and Indonesia

b)

Myanmar and Indonesia

c)

Vietnam and Laos

d)

Indochina and Malay

4.
What was America’s justification for entering the Vietnam War?
a)
To stop the spread of Communism in Asia 
b)
To gain raw materials for military expeditions
c)
To gain revenge for losses during World War II 
d)
None of the above
5.

Southeast Asia is part of the _____________ where earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are more common.

a)
Indian Ocean Rim
b)
Pacific fault line
c)
Ring of fire
d)
Fault line
6.

The theory that states if one country falls to communism, neighboring countries will likely do the same is known as

a)

The Domino Theory

b)

The Chess Theory

c)

Cause and Effect

d)

The Big Bang Theory

7.

Myanmar has a long and poor record of ____________ violations.

a)

Human Rights

b)

Environmental 

c)

Economic

d)

Religious

8.

Which economic indicator determines how crowded an area is?

a)

GDP

b)

Population

c)

Type of Government

d)

Population Density

9.

Which country is shown in the map?

a)

Vietnam

b)

Cambodia

c)

Myanmar

d)

Laos

10.

Pol Pot was the leader of the ________________, which committed genocide and killed millions of people.

a)

People's Republic of China

b)

Khmer Rouge

c)

USMCA

d)

Viet Cong

11.

Which country is also known as Burma?

a)

Laos

b)

Myanmar

c)

Vietnam

d)

Malaysia

12.

What key term is associated with a desire for independence and liberty?

a)

Colonialism

b)

Communism

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

13.

After the United States won the Spanish-American War, which nation in Southeast Asia became one of its colonies?

a)

India

b)

Brunei

c)

Philippines

d)

Indonesia

14.
Why has Singapore been such a successful country?
a)
Its location on a major shipping route
b)
Its great farming industry
c)
Its location close to the US
d)
Its tourism industry
15.

Which country in Southeast Asia does not have any coastal areas?

a)

Laos

b)

Cambodia

c)

Brunei

d)

Afghanistan

16.

A group of islands, such as the Philippines or Indonesia, is known as a(n):

a)

cluster

b)

archipelago

c)

batch

d)

organization

17.

What is called the Pacific Rim?

a)

The countries in South East Asia

b)

The countries that border the Pacific Ocean

c)

The countries in Indochina

d)

The islands in the Philippines

18.

What did the French call the area of present-day Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos?

a)

French Indochina

b)

Vietnam Empire

c)

Malaya

d)

Indonesia

19.

What is a nationalist?

a)

Somebody only interested in other nations

b)

Somebody that travels to other countries

c)

Somebody that will never leave their nation

d)

Someone who is devoted to the interests of their country

20.

What is a civil war?

a)

A civil war is where you talk it out without fighting

b)

Two groups fighting in the same country

21.

Who won the Vietnam War?

a)

South Vietnam

b)

North Vietnam

22.
Vietnam was a colony of what country prior to World War II?  
a)
United States
b)
China
c)
Japan 
d)
France
23.
Who was the leader of the communist government in North Vietnam?
a)
 Mao Zedong
b)
Ho Chi Minh
c)
Le Duan 
d)
Ngo Dinh Diem
24.

When the French withdrew from Southern Vietnam, which country intervened to help stop the spread of communism? 

a)

United States

b)

Great Britain

c)

Germany

d)

China

25.
What defined the border between North Vietnam and South Vietnam?
a)
38th Parallel
b)
17th Parallel
c)
Mekong River
d)
It was a straight line exactly halfway between the northern tip and the southern tip of the country
26.

Which of the following was NOT used by the American military in Vietnam?

a)

Aerial attacks (regular bombs)

b)

Agent Orange

c)

Napalm

d)

Nuclear bombs

27.

After the Vietnam War

a)

South Vietnam remained independent but became communist.

b)

Both countries were reunited.

c)

The Americans had to pay for most of the damage.

d)

All of the above.

28.

The United States' experience in the Vietnam War supports the idea that the outcome of a war

a)

is determined mainly by technological superiority.

b)

is dependent on using the greatest number of soldiers.

c)

is assured to countries dedicated to democratic ideals.

d)

can be strongly affected by public opinion.

29.

If one country falls to communism, the countries around it would also fall to communism.

a)

Vietnamization

b)

Domino Theory

c)

Tet Offensive

d)

Democratic Republic of Vietnam

30.

The Vietnamese who fought against the U.S. and South Vietnamese troops.

a)

Democratic Republic of Vietnam

b)

Ngo Dinh Diem

c)

Viet Cong

d)

Ho Chi Minh

31.

Protests over military missions in Cambodia resulted in confrontations between protesters and police, with four students killed on May 4, 1970.

a)

Kent State University

b)

Vietnamization

c)

Domino Theory

d)

Viet Cong

32.

Hostility between the Soviet Union and the United States, but without military action, was known as ______.

a)

Marshall Plan

b)

Iron Curtain

c)

Cold War

d)

Brinkmanship

33.

The Vietcong were:

a)

South Vietnam force

b)

North Vietnam force

c)

North Vietnamese forces in South Vietnam

d)

Another name for Communists

34.

Guerrilla warfare is:

a)

Fighting by small groups using tactics such as ambush

b)

Using gorillas to fight against enemy soldiers

c)

Dressing up as gorillas and fighting while hitting your chest

35.

Which side won the Vietnam War and took control of the country? 

a)

United States

b)

Soviet Union

c)

South Vietnam

d)

North Vietnam

36.

Napalm and Agent Orange are two examples of?

a)

guerilla fighting

b)

chemical weapons

c)

army helicopters

d)

missiles

37.

What were the problems of fighting in Vietnam?

a)

Identifying the enemy 

b)

The jungle/location provided cover and a place to transport enemy supplies

c)

Weather and climate

d)

all of these

38.

In Vietnam, the fighters used an irregular warfare tactic that made it difficult for our soldiers to be successful. It was called?

a)

Vietnamese Warfare tactics

b)

Cheetah Warfare

c)

Hidden Warfare

d)

Guerrilla warfare

39.

What event sparked significant protests in the United States during the 1960s?

a)

WWII

b)

Vietnam War

c)

Cuban Missile Crisis

d)

WWI

40.

Our Vietnam Vets were not welcomed with open arms when they returned home.

a)

No

b)

Yes

41.

In 1975, two years after the last American troops left Vietnam:

a)

South Vietnam defeated the Viet Cong

b)

The United Nations drew up a treaty ending the war

c)

South Vietnam surrendered to North Vietnam

42.

How was Vietnam covered differently by the media compared to previous wars?

a)

television

b)

radio

c)

internet

d)

newsreels

43.

Under the control of the Khmer Rouge regime, Cambodia experienced genocide. It is estimated that between 1.7 and 2 million people died. When was the Khmer Rouge in power?

a)

1975-1979

b)

1940-1945

c)

1997-2001

d)

1962-1966

44.

Who organized the Communist guerrilla force known as the Khmer Rouge?

a)

Phnom Penh

b)

Sajeeb Wazed

c)

Pol 'Pot'

d)

Najib

45.

Aung San Suu Kyi is the leader of a group called the National League for Democracy.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

What is the main religion of Myanmar?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Christianity

d)

Shinto

47.

What religion are the Rohingya?

a)

Muslim

b)

Buddhist

c)

Christian

d)

Rastafarian

48.

How did the UN Human Rights Commissioner describe the situation in 2017?

a)

Genocide

b)

War Crimes

c)

Ethnic Cleansing

d)

Perfectly fine

49.

The government changed the country's name from Burma to Myanmar in ____.

a)

1980

b)

1989

c)

1990

d)

1999

50.

Name the communists in Cambodia who killed over 1.5 million people.

a)

Viet Cong

b)

Ho Chi Minh

c)

Khmer Rouge

d)

Soviet Union

51.

Since 2021, which country in Southeast Asia has been engaged in a civil war?

a)

Thailand

b)

Myanmar

c)

Laos

d)

Indonesia

52.

In Myanmar, the military junta allowed elections, but took over the government anyway.

a)

junta

b)

leader

c)

king

d)

sultan

53.

What was the former name of Thailand?

a)

Phimai

b)

Siam

c)

Saim

d)

Siame

54.

Myanmar has a long and poor record of ____________ violations.

a)

Human Rights

b)

Environmental 

c)

Economic

d)

Religious

55.
Island Southeast Asia is part of the _____________ where earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are more common.
a)
Indian Ocean Rim
b)
Pacific fault line
c)
Ring of fire
d)
Fault line
56.
__________ has the lowest crime rate in Southeast Asia.
a)
Singapore
b)
Laos
c)
Vietnam
d)
Cambodia
57.

Who was the leader of the Khmer Rouge?

a)

Ho Chi Minh

b)

Pol Pot

c)

Lon Nol

d)

Nuon Chea

58.

How many people died from starvation, execution, disease, or overwork during the reign of the Khmer Rouge?

a)

10,000 - 15,000

b)

100,000 - 150,000

c)

500,000 - 1,000,000

d)

1,500,000 - 2,000,000

59.

Which country was once known as Burma because of its large Burmese population?

a)

Myanmar

b)

Thailand

c)

Indonesia

d)

Cambodia

60.

Which organization developed the Declaration of Human Rights?

a)

United States

b)

United Nations

c)

Human Rights Watch

d)

Started after World War II

61.

Which of the following best describes the government and economy of Vietnam today?

a)

The government maintains a closed command economy.

b)

The government is still communist, but private business is now allowed.

c)

The government is no longer communist and the economy is largely based on technology.

d)

The economy is based on trading between individuals (bartering).

62.

What is the capital city of Thailand?

a)

Chiang Mai

b)

Phuket

c)

Bangkok

d)

Ayutthaya

63.

Which river is the longest in Thailand?

a)

Ping River

b)

Chao Phraya River

c)

Nan River

d)

Mekong River

64.

Thailand is famous for which of the following festivals?

a)

Holi

b)

Songkran (Water Festival)

c)

Diwali

d)

Chinese New Year

65.

Which Southeast Asian country experienced a genocide under the Khmer Rouge regime?

a)

Cambodia

b)

Vietnam

c)

Laos

d)

Thailand

66.

What was the main goal of the Domino Theory during the Cold War?

a)

To prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia

b)

To promote democracy in Europe

c)

To increase trade with Africa

d)

To support monarchies in the Middle East

67.

Which chemical was used by the U.S. military to destroy jungle cover during the Vietnam War?

a)

Chlorine

b)

Sarin

c)

Mustard Gas

d)

Agent Orange

68.

Which Southeast Asian country was formerly known as Siam?

a)

Laos

b)

Vietnam

c)

Cambodia

d)

Thailand

69.

Who was the leader of North Vietnam during the Vietnam War?

a)

Ferdinand Marcos

b)

Aung San Suu Kyi

c)

Pol Pot

d)

Ho Chi Minh

70.

Which Southeast Asian country was formerly known as Burma?

a)

Myanmar

b)

Malaysia

c)

Laos

d)

Thailand

71.

Which Southeast Asian country is an island city-state?

a)

East Timor

b)

Philippines

c)

Brunei

d)

Singapore

72.

What is the predominant religion practiced in Thailand?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Islam

c)

Christianity

d)

Hinduism

73.

Singapore is known for its strict laws. Which of the following is banned in Singapore?

a)

Wearing shorts in public

b)

Owning a pet cat

c)

Eating durian

d)

Chewing gum (except for medical use)

74.

Which of the following actions is punishable by caning in Singapore?

a)

Smoking in public

b)

Chewing gum

c)

Vandalism

d)

Jaywalking

75.

What is the maximum penalty for drug trafficking in Singapore?

a)

Community service

b)

Life imprisonment

c)

10 years in prison

d)

Death penalty

76.

What does the Thai word 'sanuk' refer to?

a)

Fun and enjoyment

b)

Respect and honor

c)

Peace and tranquility

d)

Wealth and prosperity

77.

Which of the following best describes the importance of 'sanuk' in Thai culture?

a)

It is discouraged in workplaces

b)

It is only practiced during festivals

c)

It is considered essential for a happy life

d)

It is a religious ritual

78.

How might 'sanuk' influence social interactions in Thailand?

a)

People seek to make activities enjoyable

b)

People avoid group activities

c)

People focus only on work

d)

People rarely smile

79.

Which leader was responsible for orchestrating the genocide in Cambodia's Killing Fields?

a)

Lee Kuan Yew

b)

Ho Chi Minh

c)

Pol Pot

d)

Norodom Sihanouk

80.

What was the main objective of Pol Pot's regime in Cambodia?

a)

To industrialize Cambodia rapidly

b)

To create an agrarian socialist society free of class distinctions

c)

To establish a monarchy

d)

To promote Western education

81.

Which Southeast Asian country was heavily affected by the Vietnam War?

a)

Thailand

b)

Malaysia

c)

Singapore

d)

Laos

82.

Which city served as the capital of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War?

a)

Hanoi

b)

Saigon

c)

Bangkok

d)

Phnom Penh

83.

Which Southeast Asian country is made up entirely of islands?

a)

Indonesia

b)

Laos

c)

Vietnam

d)

Thailand

84.

Which Southeast Asian country was formerly known as Siam?

a)

Laos

b)

Malaysia

c)

Vietnam

d)

Thailand

85.

What was the main reason the Ho Chi Minh Trail passed through Laos during the Vietnam War?

a)

To transport American prisoners

b)

To supply the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia

c)

Because Laos was a U.S. ally

d)

To avoid detection by U.S. forces in Vietnam

86.

Which of the following countries is an archipelago in Southeast Asia?

a)

Laos

b)

Vietnam

c)

Philippines

d)

Myanmar

87.

What was the main purpose of the Ho Chi Minh Trail that passed through Laos during the Vietnam War?

a)

To promote tourism

b)

To evacuate civilians

c)

To supply North Vietnamese forces

d)

To transport American troops

88.

Why are the Rohingya people considered stateless in Myanmar?

a)

They have dual citizenship

b)

They are not recognized as citizens by the Myanmar government

c)

They migrated from Thailand

d)

They voluntarily renounced their citizenship

89.

What event in 2017 led to a mass exodus of Rohingya people from Myanmar?

a)

Peace agreement

b)

Economic collapse

c)

Military crackdown and violence in Rakhine State

d)

A natural disaster

90.

Which neighboring country has received the largest number of Rohingya refugees?

a)

India

b)

Thailand

c)

Bangladesh

d)

Laos

91.

Which country hosts the largest number of Rohingya refugees?

a)

Malaysia

b)

India

c)

Bangladesh

d)

Thailand

92.

What is the primary reason the Rohingya are denied citizenship in Myanmar?

a)

They do not speak Burmese

b)

They refuse to pay taxes

c)

They are considered illegal immigrants from Bangladesh

d)

They practice a different religion

93.

In which state of Myanmar do most Rohingya traditionally live?

a)

Rakhine State

b)

Shan State

c)

Mon State

d)

Kachin State

94.

Which Southeast Asian country shares a long border with Vietnam to the west?

a)

Thailand

b)

Laos

c)

Malaysia

d)

Philippines

95.

What was the main goal of the Vietcong during the Vietnam War?

a)

To establish a monarchy

b)

To gain independence from China

c)

To unify Vietnam under communist rule

d)

To support the United States

96.

Which chemical was used by the U.S. military to destroy jungle cover in Vietnam?

a)

Sarin

b)

Mustard Gas

c)

Agent Orange

d)

Chlorine

97.

Which Southeast Asian country was colonized by France until the mid-20th century?

a)

Malaysia

b)

Vietnam

c)

Thailand

d)

Philippines

98.

What is the primary reason elephants are considered important in Thai culture?

a)

They are used for transportation only

b)

They are the main source of meat

c)

They are a national symbol and have religious significance

d)

They are used for farming

99.

What is a major threat facing wild elephants in Thailand today?

a)

Deforestation and habitat loss

b)

Cold weather

c)

Overpopulation

d)

Floods

100.

Which of the following best describes the term 'ethnic cleansing'?

a)

The forced removal of an ethnic group from a territory

b)

The voluntary migration of people for economic reasons

c)

The celebration of cultural diversity

d)

The establishment of new political borders

101.

What is a common consequence of ethnic cleansing?

a)

Increased economic growth

b)

Mass displacement of populations

c)

Improved international relations

d)

Expansion of cultural festivals

102.

Which country has the highest GDP per capita?

a)

Malaysia

b)

Philippines

c)

Indonesia

d)

Thailand

103.

In which country is the government committing an ethnic cleansing?

a)

Myanmar

b)

Indonesia

c)

Thailand

d)

Vietnam

104.

What is a junta?

a)

When the military is in charge of the government

b)

When a monarch is in charge of the government

c)

a peace agreement

d)

civilians who use surprise tactics to help their military

105.

Which country did the United States colonize after defeating the Spanish?

a)

Indonesia

b)

Malaysia

c)

Philippines

d)

Singapore

106.

What type of government does Thailand have today?

a)

Absolute Monarchy

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Communist

d)

Constitutional Monarchy

107.

Which religion is NOT popular in SE Asia?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Islam

c)

Hinduism

d)

Christianity

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