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Quiz about A brief tour of Southeast Asia

A brief tour of Southeast Asia Quiz

Some general questions on a geographically and culturally diverse area of the world.

A multiple-choice quiz by Owd_Potter. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Owd_Potter

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
352,989

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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713

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Question 1 of 10

1. Thailand has held its capital at four different sites since the 13th century. Where was the first capital established? Hint

Thonburi

Krung Thep

Sukhothai

Ayutthaya

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Question 2 of 10

2. During the Vietnam war this landlocked country was the most heavily bombed country, per capita. Hint

Laos

Vietnam

Cambodia

Philippines

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Question 3 of 10

3. Malaysia has land borders with how many other countries? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. Shwedagon Pagoda, with its 325 ft high gilded and diamond encrusted stupa, is purported to be the oldest Buddhist site in the world. Where can it be found? Hint

Bangkok, Thailand

Yangon, Myanmar

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Vientienne, Laos

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the approximate length of the Philippines coastline? Hint

600 km

Philippines has no coastline

2,500 km

36,000 km

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Question 6 of 10

6. This volcano, located between the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra, was responsible for the loudest naturally occurring noise in modern history. Hint

Pinatubo

Krakatau

Merapi

Mayon

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which ancient monument, a UNESCO world heritage cultural site, can be found at Siem Reap in Cambodia? Hint

Preah Vihear temple

Borobudur temple

Angkor Wat

Prambanan temple

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Question 8 of 10

8. A UNESCO world heritage site and one of the New7Wonders of Nature, comprises thousands of limestone karsts rising from the sea. Hint

Koh Phi Phi, Thailand

Palawan, The Philippines

Boracay, The Philippines

Ha Long bay

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Question 9 of 10

9. On which island, home to one of the oldest tropical rainforests on Earth, would you find the city of Bandar Seri Begawan? Hint

Sulawesi

Borneo

Palawan

Sumatra

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Question 10 of 10

10. You are partaking a 'Sling' in the Long Bar of a famous hotel bearing the name of the founder of this city state. Where are you? Hint

Singapore

Malacca

Kuala Lumpur

Manila

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Thailand has held its capital at four different sites since the 13th century. Where was the first capital established?

Answer: Sukhothai

Ayutthaya was the second capital from the 14th century until 1767. Thonburi was the capital from 1767 until 1782 when it was combined with Rattanakosin as Krung Thep, the Thai name for Bangkok. Bangkok has been the capital of Thailand since 1782.

2. During the Vietnam war this landlocked country was the most heavily bombed country, per capita.

Answer: Laos

Laos is bordered to the north by China, to the south by Cambodia, to the east by Vietnam, and to the west by Thailand and Myanmar (Burma).
More ordnance was dropped on Laos than was dropped during WW2. It is estimated some 260 million bombs were dropped, 25% of which failed to detonate.

3. Malaysia has land borders with how many other countries?

Answer: 3

Malaysia is divided into mainland 'peninsular' Malaysia and Borneo (Sabah & Sarawak). Peninsular Malaysia has a land border with Thailand in the north, whilst on Borneo, Malaysia shares borders with Indonesia and Brunei.
Peninsular Malaysia is also bordered by Singapore in the south, but this is a maritime border.

4. Shwedagon Pagoda, with its 325 ft high gilded and diamond encrusted stupa, is purported to be the oldest Buddhist site in the world. Where can it be found?

Answer: Yangon, Myanmar

The magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda with its gilded stupas, numerous temples, statues and relics is believed to be around 2,500 years old.

5. What is the approximate length of the Philippines coastline?

Answer: 36,000 km

The Philippines is an archipelago comprising of approximately 7,100 islands located in the South China Sea. It is prone to typhoons, earthquakes and volcanic activity.

6. This volcano, located between the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra, was responsible for the loudest naturally occurring noise in modern history.

Answer: Krakatau

Krakatau erupted in 1883. The final cataclysmic explosion in which the entire volcano was totally destroyed was heard over 3000 miles away. 'Anak Krakatau' (Son of Krakatau) has emerged from beneath the waves and as of 2012 stands at approximately 800m. It continues to grow at a rate of a few metres per year.

7. Which ancient monument, a UNESCO world heritage cultural site, can be found at Siem Reap in Cambodia?

Answer: Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat is the most significant of the many hundreds of individual temples comprising Angkor.
Borobudur and Prambanan are both world heritage cultural sites located on Java in Indonesia.
Preah Vihear temple is in Preah Vihear province of Cambodia close to its border with Thailand.

8. A UNESCO world heritage site and one of the New7Wonders of Nature, comprises thousands of limestone karsts rising from the sea.

Answer: Ha Long bay

Ha Long Bay covers an area of approximately 1,500 km2 in northeast Vietnam, close to the border with China.

9. On which island, home to one of the oldest tropical rainforests on Earth, would you find the city of Bandar Seri Begawan?

Answer: Borneo

Bandar Seri Begawan is the capital of Brunei. Borneo is shared by Brunei, Malaysia and Indonesia. Historically covered in dense tropical rainforest, it is home to the orangutan and many other endangered species.

10. You are partaking a 'Sling' in the Long Bar of a famous hotel bearing the name of the founder of this city state. Where are you?

Answer: Singapore

Of course you are enjoying a Singapore sling, a gin based cocktail, in the Raffles Hotel. A tourist 'must do' activity traditionally taken at sundown.
Founded by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819, Singapore is now a leading financial centre and one of the busiest ports in the world.

Source: Author Owd_Potter

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