Around 1200 CE, what early civilization in Cambodia built the Angkor Wat temple?
A.
Han Chinese
B.
Khmer
C.
Sumatran
D.
Thai
B. Khmer
Which religion spread from India and China throughout much of Southeast Asia?
A.
Buddhism
B.
Hinduism
C.
Islam
D.
Confucianism
A. Buddhism
Why did the United States go to war with North Vietnam?
A.
to defend it from China
B.
to end French rule
C.
to stop the spread of communism
D.
to help the nation win independence
C. to stop the spread of communism
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World War II broke out in Europe as well as in East Asia and Southeast Asia.
European nations colonized countries in Southeast Asia.
Nations in Southeast Asia demanded and won independence.
Europe sent explorers and merchants along the Silk Road and across the Indian Ocean.
Europe sent explorers and merchants along the Silk Road and across the Indian Ocean.
European nations colonized countries in Southeast Asia.
World War II broke out in Europe as well as in East Asia and Southeast Asia.
Nations in Southeast Asia demanded and won independence.
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Indonesia has many ethnic groups, but the
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Vietnamese
Indian
Javanese
Malay
make up the largest population. Another island nation, the Philippines, is also home to many ethnic groups, including the
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Chinese
,
Chinese
,
Cham
,
Sundanese
,
, who make up nearly a third of the population.
Indonesia has many ethnic groups, but the Javanese make up the largest population. Another island nation, the Philippines, is also home to many ethnic groups, including the Chinese, who make up nearly a third of the population.
Why do many people live near or on volcanic mountains in the islands of Southeast Asia?
A.
Most volcanoes are dormant or inactive.
B.
Volcanic ash provides fertile soil.
C.
Cities can't be built on the rough terrain.
D.
Abundant rainfall provides natural protection.