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Quiz about From Myanmar to The Philippines Southeast Asia

From Myanmar to The Philippines: Southeast Asia Quiz

From the jungle tribes of Indonesia to the battlegrounds of Vietnam, from the tourist destinations of Thailand to the rapidly developing economy of Singapore, how much do you know of SE Asia?

A multiple-choice quiz by acm2210. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
acm2210

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
239,074

Updated
Sep 19 24

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10

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Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. We will start off with a question on political geography. What is the capital city of Brunei? Hint

Kota Kinabalu

Bandar Seri Begawan

Ujung Pandang

Olongapo

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Question 2 of 10

2. The city previously known as Saigon is now known by what name? Hint

Ho Chi Minh City

Nha Trang

Hai Phong

Hanoi

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Question 3 of 10

3. Singapore Changi Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world. In which year did this airports terminal 3 open? Hint

1980

1999

2008

2005

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these islands are NOT fully Indonesian? Hint

Sulawesi

Sumba

Belitung

Mindanao

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Question 5 of 10

5. With how many independent nations does Thailand share a land border? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. We are over half the way through the quiz now, but can you tell me, from which country did East Timor declare its independence? Hint

Portugal

Indonesia

Spain

Papua New Guinea

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Question 7 of 10

7. In which Southeast Asian country is the renowned temple of Angkor Wat? Hint

Myanmar

Laos

Cambodia

Vietnam

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Question 8 of 10

8. The longest river in Myanmar is about 2170km long. What is its name? Hint

Irrawaddy

Red

Mekong

Rajang

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Question 9 of 10

9. As we near the end of my quiz, I ask you this: what is the capital city of Laos? Hint

Vian Tiani

Louangphrabang

Louang Namtha

Vientiane

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finally, is it true that Thailand is one of two elective monarchies in the world?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. We will start off with a question on political geography. What is the capital city of Brunei?

Answer: Bandar Seri Begawan

Bandar Seri Begawan is the capital of the small nation of Brunei Darusalam - a country situated on the island of Borneo. Borneo is divided between three countries, Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei.
Kota Kinabalu is a city in the Malaysian section of Borneo, Ujung Pandang is on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi and Olongapo is on the Filipino island of Luzon.

2. The city previously known as Saigon is now known by what name?

Answer: Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City was called Saigon until the end of the Vietnam war. It was the capital of Cochonchina, a French colony, and later it was the capital of South Vietnam. Hanoi is the current capital city of Vietnam, and Hai Phong and Nha Trang are also Vietnamese cities.

3. Singapore Changi Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world. In which year did this airports terminal 3 open?

Answer: 2008

Upon its opening, Singapore Changi International Airport consisted only of one sole runway and a small passanger terminal.

4. Which of these islands are NOT fully Indonesian?

Answer: Mindanao

Mindanao is the second largest island in the Philippines, and is home to the country's largest city in termas of land area, Davao.

5. With how many independent nations does Thailand share a land border?

Answer: 4

Thailand borders Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Malaysia.

6. We are over half the way through the quiz now, but can you tell me, from which country did East Timor declare its independence?

Answer: Portugal

Timor-Leste, or East Timor, declared its independence on the 28th of November, 1975, but it was not internationally recognised until the 20th of May 2002.

7. In which Southeast Asian country is the renowned temple of Angkor Wat?

Answer: Cambodia

Built in the early 12th century for King Suryavarman II, Angkor Wat's original purpose was to serve as his state temple and capital city.

8. The longest river in Myanmar is about 2170km long. What is its name?

Answer: Irrawaddy

The Irrawaddy River is roughly 2170km long.The Mekong River is the twelfth longest river in the world. It has an estimated length of 4180km and runs through China, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam. The Red River flows through China Vietnam and into the South China Sea. The Rajang River is a Malaysian river on the island of Borneo.

9. As we near the end of my quiz, I ask you this: what is the capital city of Laos?

Answer: Vientiane

Located in the Mekong Valley, the capital city Vientiane had an estimated population of only 200,000 in 2005. Vientiane is also the largest city of Laos, a nation with an estimated population of 5 924 000 (2005), making it the 103rd most populous country in the world. Louang Namtha and Louangphrabang are both other Lao cities. Vian Tiani does not exist.

10. Finally, is it true that Thailand is one of two elective monarchies in the world?

Answer: No

There are only two elective monarchies in the world, but these are Malaysia and the Vatican City.
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Source: Author acm2210

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