Quiz on South-east and Central Asia

What is the largest country in South-east Asia by area?

• Malaysia

• Philippines

• Indonesia

• Thailand

What is the smallest country in South-east Asia?

• Brunei

• East Timor

• Singapore

• Laos

Why are forests in South-east Asia being cleared?

• For animal protection

• To build amusement parks

• To sell timber and use land for homes and factories

• For national parks

What is the average temperature in South-east Asia?

• 16°C

• 21°C

• 26°C

• 30°C

What natural disaster often affects the Philippines?

• Earthquakes

• Typhoons

• Floods

• Volcanic eruptions

Where did the first settlers of South-east Asia likely come from?

• Africa

• Southern China

• India

• Europe

Which religion was brought to South-east Asia by settlers from India before the 1st century CE?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Hinduism and Buddhism

• Judaism

Which European countries colonised parts of South-east Asia?

• Germany and Italy

• Spain, Portugal, Britain, France, Holland

• Russia and Ukraine

• Greece and Turkey

Which religion is mainly found in Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam?

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Christianity

Why are many villagers moving to cities in South-east Asia?

• For tourism

• To join the military

• For better jobs in factories

• To become farmers