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Southeast Asia Trivia Quiz

My first quiz is all about a region of the world I've been lucky enough to travel to.

A multiple-choice quiz by lobejks. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
lobejks

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
339,864

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
766

Last 3 plays: Guest 175 (9/10), Guest 112 (6/10), Guest 143 (2/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which country gained independence from Indonesia in 2002 to become the first new sovereign state of the 21st century? Hint

Laos

Hong Kong

Brunei

East Timor

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which country is home to the 12th century temple complex Angkor Wat? Hint

Cambodia

Vietnam

Thailand

Singapore

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Question 3 of 10

3. In what year was Saigon captured by North Vietnam, ending Vietnam's bloody civil war? Hint

1968

1979

1972

1975

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1989 Burma officially changed its name. What new name was adopted for the country? Hint

Brunei

Myanmar

Sumatra

Singapore

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Question 5 of 10

5. The genocidal regime that ruled Cambodia from 1975-79 was called the Khmer Rouge, which means what in French? Hint

Khmer Republic

United Khmer

Khmer Kingdom

Red Khmer

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Question 6 of 10

6. What political and economic organization made up of ten Southeast Asian nations was formed in August of 1967? Hint

ASA

ASEAN

EAS

SEATO

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Question 7 of 10

7. Before the reunification of Vietnam in 1976, what was Ho Chi Minh City called? Hint

Hanoi

Chiang Mai

Saigon

Da Nang

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which country was NOT colonized by a European power? Hint

Indonesia

Laos

Thailand

Myanmar

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which country is NOT a monarchy? Hint

Cambodia

Malaysia

Thailand

Laos

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam) from 1945 until his death in 1969? Hint

Ngo Dinh Diem

Pol Pot

Ho Chi Minh

Chiang Kai-shek

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which country gained independence from Indonesia in 2002 to become the first new sovereign state of the 21st century?

Answer: East Timor

Indonesia's occupation of East Timor began in 1975. It had previously been under Portuguese colonial rule.

2. Which country is home to the 12th century temple complex Angkor Wat?

Answer: Cambodia

Today, Angkor Wat is a major tourist destination that attracts over half a million visitors a year.

3. In what year was Saigon captured by North Vietnam, ending Vietnam's bloody civil war?

Answer: 1975

South Vietnam was defeated two years after the United States withdrew combat forces.

4. In 1989 Burma officially changed its name. What new name was adopted for the country?

Answer: Myanmar

At the same time, Rangoon-the largest city in the country, became Yangon.

5. The genocidal regime that ruled Cambodia from 1975-79 was called the Khmer Rouge, which means what in French?

Answer: Red Khmer

"Khmer" refers to the major ethnic group of Cambodia, and "Red" to the fact that they were ultra-communists.

6. What political and economic organization made up of ten Southeast Asian nations was formed in August of 1967?

Answer: ASEAN

ASEAN stands for Association of Southeast Asian Nations. It was preceded by the ASA (Association of Southeast Asia), which was made up of only three countries. The East Asia Summit(EAS) is made up of ASEAN members, Northeast Asian nations, and Australasian countries. SEATO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization) existed from 1954-77.

7. Before the reunification of Vietnam in 1976, what was Ho Chi Minh City called?

Answer: Saigon

Saigon was the capital of the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam).

8. Which country was NOT colonized by a European power?

Answer: Thailand

Laos was part of French Indochina, Britain colonized Myanmar (Burma), and modern Indonesia was once the Dutch East Indies.

9. Which country is NOT a monarchy?

Answer: Laos

The communist Pathet Lao movement came to power in 1975, ending the monarchy.

10. Who was the President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam) from 1945 until his death in 1969?

Answer: Ho Chi Minh

He was born Nguyen Sinh Cung in 1890. He began calling himself Ho Chi Minh around 1940, which roughly translates to "Enlightened Will".

Source: Author lobejks

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