What was Portugal’s accomplishment in Southeast Asia in 1511? A) They introduced Christianity to Thailand B) They conquered the Sultanate of Malacca C) They established control over the Philippines D) They formed an alliance with Japan
B) They conquered the Sultanate of Malacca.
What does "surrender" mean? A) To resist strongly B) To give up or stop fighting C) To express an idea clearly D) To move forward with determination
B) To give up or stop fighting
Why did many Southeast Asians initially welcome Japanese rule? A) They thought Japan would free them from colonial powers B) They believed Japan would provide military protection C) Japan promised to develop the region economically
A) They thought Japan would free them from colonial powers.
What did Japan’s surrender in 1945 mean for Southeast Asia? A) Countries sought independence from colonial rule B) Europeans regained their territories C) Japan’s allies took control of Southeast Asia D) There were no changes at all
A) Countries sought independence from colonial rule.
What does the word "slogan" mean? A) A detailed plan for a project B) A phrase that is easy to remember, used to attract people's attention C) A long and formal statement of rules D) A method for solving complex problems
B) A phrase that is easy to remember, used to attract people's attention.
Which countries were affected by British expansion by 1913? A) Myanmar, Malaya, and Borneo B) Indochina, Thailand, and Indonesia C) Cambodia, Laos, and Philippines D) Malaysia, East Timor, and Vietnam
A) Myanmar, Malaya, and Borneo
Which Southeast Asian country successfully escaped foreign rule during colonialism? A) Vietnam B) Indonesia C) Thailand D) Philippines
C) Thailand
Why did European powers first come to Southeast Asia in the sixteenth century? A) To establish permanent settlements B) To trade and spread Christianity C) To explore new continents D) To escape political conflicts
B) To trade and spread Christianity