ASEAN Flag Symbolism Quiz

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Which country was an Indonesian colony from 1975 to 1992 before gaining independence?

East Timor (correct)

Myanmar

Vietnam

Laos

Which event in the 1990s led to the creation of the ASEAN Free Trade Area?

Reduction of intraregional tariffs by ASEAN members (correct)

Formation of the Declaration of Concord

Creation of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation

Establishment of the Association of Southeast Asia

What is the oldest surviving school of Buddhism?

Zen Buddhism

Vajrayana Buddhism

Mahayana Buddhism

Theravada Buddhism (correct)

What organization faced hurdles such as political disagreements, limited economic benefits, and the Sabah Controversy?

Association of Southeast Asia (ASA) Signup and view all the answers

Which document outlined ASEAN's aspirations for regional cooperation?

Declaration of Concord Signup and view all the answers

Which region emerged as a leading voice on regional trade and security issues by the 1990s?

ASEAN countries Signup and view all the answers

What are the criteria for admission to ASEAN?

Being recognized by all ASEAN Member States and agreeing to abide by the Charter Signup and view all the answers

Who decides on the admission of a new state to ASEAN?

ASEAN Summit Signup and view all the answers

What formal document must an applicant State sign to join ASEAN?

Instrument of Accession Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the aims of ASEAN?

Promote regional peace and stability Signup and view all the answers

In what fields does ASEAN promote collaboration and mutual assistance?

Economic, social, cultural, technical, scientific, and administrative fields Signup and view all the answers

Which body makes recommendations on the admission of new states to ASEAN?

ASEAN Coordinating Council Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the founding countries of ASEAN?

Vietnam Signup and view all the answers

What does the yellow color in the ASEAN flag represent?

Prosperity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the ASEAN Charter?

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers

What do the stalks of paddy (stems of the rice plant) in the ASEAN logo represent?

The hope of the founding fathers for friendship and solidarity Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of using lowercase letters in the ASEAN logo?

It is perceived to be culturally neutral and sensitive. Signup and view all the answers

When is ASEAN Day celebrated?

August 8th Signup and view all the answers