Question 1

What is the goal of Jemaah Islamiya (JI) in Indonesia?

Accepted Answer

Jemaah Islamiya (JI) aims to create a unified Islamic caliphate across Southeast Asia, encompassing not just Indonesia but also Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, and the southern Philippines, thereby erasing national borders in favor of a singular Islamic state.

Question 2

How was Jamaah Ansharut Tauhid (JAT) formed?

Accepted Answer

Jamaah Ansharut Tauhid (JAT) was formed by Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, an influential Islamist cleric, as an offshoot of Jemaah Islamiyah (JI), with his son initially leading it while Ba'asyir was in prison.

Question 3

How has the government trapped groups like JI and JAT?

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Question 4

What is the goal of the Islam Defenders Front (FPI)?

Accepted Answer

The Islam Defenders Front (FPI) is an Indonesian Islamic organization that has advocated for the implementation of Shariah law across the nation. Their activities and protests have often centered around pushing for more conservative Islamic practices and laws within Indonesia.

Question 5

Which group made the news in 2012 when they pressured the government to deny permission for Lady GaGa to perform in Indonesia, even after over 50,000 tickets had already been sold?

Accepted Answer

The group that made the news in 2012 for pressuring the Indonesian government to deny permission for Lady Gaga to perform was the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI). They argued that her performance would undermine Islamic values and morality.

Question 6

The Philippines are not on the Failed States Index, despite frequent human rights violations.

Accepted Answer

The Philippines has been listed on the Fragile States Index (formerly Failed States Index) due to various issues, including human rights violations.

Question 7

What is the goal of the Abu Sayyaf Group?

Accepted Answer

The Abu Sayyaf Group primarily aims for an independent Islamic nation in the southern Philippines, focusing on the autonomy or independence of regions with significant Muslim populations.

Question 8

When funding from Al Qaeda declined, the ASG used kidnappings to raise funds.

Accepted Answer

The Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) turned to kidnappings for ransom as a significant source of funding after experiencing a decline in financial support from Al Qaeda.

Question 9

What is the goal of the Muslim National Liberation Front?

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Question 10

When it comes to the Philippines, it is a difficult area to govern with so many islands, coastal plains and mountainous terrain but with a great deal of assistance they have made great strides.

Accepted Answer

The Philippines, comprising over 7,000 islands with varied geographical features such as coastal plains, mountains, and dense forests, presents significant challenges in governance and infrastructure development. However, with both internal reforms and external assistance, the country has made progress in various sectors, improving governance, infrastructure, and social services.

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the leadership in Burma?

Accepted Answer

Burma (Myanmar) has been predominantly ruled by the military for decades. Even after allowing elections, such as the significant 1990 election won by Aung San Suu Kyi's party, the military disregarded the results and maintained control. This pattern of behavior underscores the military's grip on power despite electoral processes.

Question 12

There is no choice but to leave the military in leadership in Burma for a while because

Accepted Answer

Burma, also known as Myanmar, has been under military control for decades, and the military has established itself as a dominant force in the country's political and social structure. The statement suggests that the military's presence is deeply entrenched, implying that without it, the current system would collapse.

Question 13

In Cambodia, sex trafficking is extremely popular. Why is that?

Accepted Answer

The primary reason is economic hardship. The amount mentioned, though not accurate for every case, symbolizes the dire financial situations some families face, leading them to make such devastating decisions. This does not reflect a cultural norm but rather the extremities of poverty and lack of opportunities.

Question 14

Due to the destruction caused by Pol Pot, who came into power in Cambodia, Cambodians have no chance at education and because all their religious authorities were executed, they have no moral compass.

Accepted Answer

Pol Pot's regime in Cambodia led to the destruction of the country's education system and the execution of religious authorities, leaving Cambodians with limited access to education and moral guidance.

Question 15

Which of the following is an issue in Japan?

Accepted Answer

Japan has been facing economic challenges, including slow growth and deflationary pressures, for several decades.

Question 16

How was the Japanese Red Army formed?

Accepted Answer

The Japanese Red Army was formed by Fusako Shigenobu, a Marxist-leaning college graduate, who moved to Lebanon and began cooperating with Palestinian terrorist groups.

Question 17

How was the JRA a turning point for the Japanese government?

Accepted Answer

The Japanese Red Army (JRA) incidents led the Japanese government to recognize the need for international cooperation in combating terrorism, marking a shift from relying solely on domestic police efforts to a more global approach.

Question 18

Which group planted sarin nerve gas on the Tokyo subway line?

Accepted Answer

Aum Shinrikyo was responsible for the sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway in 1995, which was a part of their doomsday cult activities.

Question 19

Analysis suggests that the 1995 Tokyo subway attack could not have been much more lethal - it was executed extremely effectively.

Accepted Answer

The 1995 Tokyo subway sarin attack, carried out by members of the cult Aum Shinrikyo, could have been much more lethal. The attack resulted in 13 deaths and thousands of injuries, but the casualties were relatively low considering the potential of the nerve agent used. The sarin gas was not as pure as it could have been, and the method of dispersal was not maximally efficient, which limited the attack's lethality.

Question 20

What was Japan's strategy to deal with terrorism in the 70's?

Accepted Answer

Japan's strategy involved negotiating with terrorists, which was in contrast to the hardline "no concessions" policy of the United States. This approach was seen in incidents such as the 1977 Japanese Red Army hijacking, where Japan negotiated the release of hostages.

Quiz 7: Southeast Asia, South and North Korea, and China