Question 1

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Because the Dutch had used Indonesia largely for its tropical crops and invested little in transportation, health, or education in the region, Indonesia was extremely poor when it gained its independence from the Netherlands in 1949.

Accepted Answer

No changes needed, the statement is true.

Question 2

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -According to the domino theory, if Malaysia fell to the communists, Laos and Cambodia would be the next countries to fall to communism.

Accepted Answer

Vietnam

Question 3

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -The newly independent country of East Timor was formerly part of Thailand.

Accepted Answer

Indonesia

Question 4

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -The robust Southeast Asian economies described as "tigers" were known for their wildlife conservation programs.

Accepted Answer

strong export sectors

Question 5

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Today, Burma's (Myanmar's)government is a repressive military regime.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true as Burma (Myanmar) is currently governed by a military regime that has been accused of repressive measures.

Question 6

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -In recent years, the Indonesian government has attempted to encourage its steel industry to bolster its economy.

Accepted Answer

technologically oriented businesses

Question 7

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -The Philippines enjoyed the boom, but avoided the economic bust of the 1990s that many other countries in Southeast Asia experienced.

Accepted Answer

Singapore

Question 8

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Thailand has the dubious distinction of being one of the world's centers for money laundering.

Accepted Answer

prostitution

Question 9

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Modern-day Indonesia was once part of Thailand.

Accepted Answer

a Dutch colony

Question 10

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Southeast Asia emphasizes basic education, but gives inadequate attention to university and technical education.

Accepted Answer

Southeast Asia has historically focused on basic education, often resulting in less emphasis on higher education and technical training.

Question 11

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -The Vietnam War started when Great Britain tried to regain control of its Southeast Asian colonies.

Accepted Answer

France

Question 12

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Several of Burma's (Myanmar's)ethnic rebellions have funded their efforts by growing opium and manufacturing heroin.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true as several of Burma's (Myanmar's) ethnic rebellions have funded their efforts by growing opium and manufacturing heroin.

Question 13

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -The major reason for tensions surrounding immigration of Chinese into Southeast Asia is that the Chinese immigrants are somewhat more prosperous than average people in Southeast Asia.

Accepted Answer

The perception of Chinese immigrants being more prosperous than the local population has historically contributed to tensions in Southeast Asia.

Question 14

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -The Philippines was a colony of Spain for 300 years.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true.

Question 15

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -The main cause of Burma's (Myanmar's)lack of economic development is a lack of resources.

Accepted Answer

internal warfare

Question 16

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -ASEAN is on friendly terms with the United States, but wants to keep all countries, including the United States, from having too much influence in the region.

Accepted Answer

No changes needed, the statement is true.

Question 17

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -In the 1990s, the economy of Southeast Asia included boom and bust.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true.

Question 18

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -The chief product of the "Golden Triangle" of Southeast Asia is gold.

Accepted Answer

heroin

Question 19

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Tropical-forest hardwood logging in Southeast Asia is often controlled by the government for economic reasons.

Accepted Answer

Tropical-forest hardwood logging in Southeast Asia is often controlled by the government for economic reasons.

Question 20

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Thailand embraces market economics, while retaining the political forms of a communist state.

Accepted Answer

Vietnam

Quiz 13: Southeast Asia

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -According to the domino theory, if Malaysia fell to the communists, Laos and Cambodia would be the next countries to fall to communism.

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -The newly independent country of East Timor was formerly part of Thailand.

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -The robust Southeast Asian economies described as "tigers" were known for their wildlife conservation programs.

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Today, Burma's (Myanmar's)government is a repressive military regime.

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -In recent years, the Indonesian government has attempted to encourage its steel industry to bolster its economy.

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -The Philippines enjoyed the boom, but avoided the economic bust of the 1990s that many other countries in Southeast Asia experienced.

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Thailand has the dubious distinction of being one of the world's centers for money laundering.

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Modern-day Indonesia was once part of Thailand.

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Southeast Asia emphasizes basic education, but gives inadequate attention to university and technical education.

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -The Vietnam War started when Great Britain tried to regain control of its Southeast Asian colonies.

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Several of Burma's (Myanmar's)ethnic rebellions have funded their efforts by growing opium and manufacturing heroin.

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -The Philippines was a colony of Spain for 300 years.

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -The main cause of Burma's (Myanmar's)lack of economic development is a lack of resources.

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -ASEAN is on friendly terms with the United States, but wants to keep all countries, including the United States, from having too much influence in the region.

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -In the 1990s, the economy of Southeast Asia included boom and bust.

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -The chief product of the "Golden Triangle" of Southeast Asia is gold.

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Tropical-forest hardwood logging in Southeast Asia is often controlled by the government for economic reasons.

Write True or False to the statements below.If the statement is false, rewrite the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true. -Thailand embraces market economics, while retaining the political forms of a communist state.