Quiz on the Peopling of Southeast Asia

What is the Austronesian group known for?

• Agricultural practices

• Maritime culture

• Stone tool making

• Cave dwelling

Which hypothesis suggests that Austronesian language groups originated in Taiwan?

• Mainland Origin Hypothesis

• Island Origin Hypothesis

• Cultural Diffusion Theory

• Out of Taiwan Theory

What type of lifestyle did the Austronesians have during the late Pleistocene period?

• Agricultural

• Hunting and gathering

• Fishing and trading

• Nomadic herding

Which ethnolinguistic family is believed to be related to Southern China?

• Hoabinhian

• Austro-Asiatic

• Kra-Dai

• Austronesian

What did the Austro-Asiatic groups bring to the mainland region?

• Agricultural knowledge

• Maritime culture

• Tattooing practices

• Seafaring vessels

Who proposed the Island Origin Hypothesis?

• Charles Darwin

• David Blume

• Wilhem Solheim

• Peter Bellwood

What is one cultural characteristic of the Austronesians?

• Nomadic lifestyle

• Building pyramids

• Practice of tattooing

• Use of metal tools

What does the term 'Nusantao' refer to?

• A type of ancient vessel

• A farming technique

• Indigenous ancient people of Southeast Asia

• A language family

What was a driving force for Austronesian migration during the Neolithic period?

• Cultural diffusion

• Agriculture

• Trade agreements

• Hunting practices

Which region is associated with the Austro-Asiatic language family?

• Madagascar

• Philippines

• Vietnam

• Taiwan