25 Questions
Native Taiwanese refer to themselves as “Children of the Sweet Potato”.
True
The Philippines is also known as the “Oil-Rich Malay Kingdom”.
False
The island of Taiwan was dubbed by a Portuguese seafarer as “Ilha Formosa” which means BEAUTIFUL PLACE.
False
The capital city of Malaysia is JAKARTA.
False
BURMA was the old name of Singapore during the early times.
False
Which of the following pairs is correct?
Ulaanbaatar - Mongolia
Which of the following pairs is correct?
India - New Delhi
Korea is known as________.
The Land of the Morning Calm
It is the longest reigning Kingdom/dynasty in East Asia.
Joseon Dynasty
Majority of the people in Brunei are _______________?
Malays
This country is also known as the “Largest Muslim Nation and the Biggest Archipelago in the World”.
Indonesia
Which of the following countries is used to be part of Malaysia?
Singapore
Why did South Vietnam refuse to sign the Geneva accords?
Because it will divide Vietnam and will bring disadvantages to South Vietnam
The word “Mesopotamia” means __________________.
The Land between the Two Rivers
The following countries are in Borneo Island, EXCEPT _____.
Vietnam
The following statements are true about Vietnam, EXCEPT ____
Vietnam was divided into two until now.
The following are the ethnic groups in Vietnam, EXCEPT ______
Japanese
When was “Labor Day” celebrated this year?
May 1, 2024
The following are the practices/cultures in South Korea EXCEPT ______________
Do not eat using your left hand, as it is considered unclean.
Which of the following statements is TRUE about Indonesia?
Indonesians celebrate their independence day every August 17 of the year.
Corazon Aquino : Philippines as ___________ : Singapore
Halimah Yacob
Singapore : Singapore City as Taiwan : ____________
Taipei City
Bahasa Indonesia : Indonesia as Vietnamese : _________
Vietnam
Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE during the administration of Herman Daendels?
The implementation of the Ryotwari System.
Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about Singapore?
Mr. To Lam is the current President of Singapore.
Study Notes
Taiwan and Philippines
- Native Taiwanese refer to themselves as "Children of the Sweet Potato".
- The Philippines is not known as the "Oil-Rich Malay Kingdom".
Etymology and Geography
- The island of Taiwan was dubbed by a Portuguese seafarer as "Ilha Formosa", meaning "Beautiful Place".
- The capital city of Malaysia is not Jakarta, but Kuala Lumpur.
- Burma was not the old name of Singapore, but of Myanmar.
Country Nicknames and Facts
- Korea is not known for a specific nickname mentioned.
- Brunei is an Islamic country, with a majority of its people being Muslims.
- Indonesia is also known as the "Largest Muslim Nation and the Biggest Archipelago in the World".
Country History and Relationships
- Singapore was not part of Malaysia, but both countries were part of British Malaya.
- South Vietnam refused to sign the Geneva Accords because they wanted to avoid being divided into North and South.
History and Geography
- The word "Mesopotamia" means "land between the rivers".
- Borneo Island is shared by Malaysia, Brunei, and Indonesia, but not Singapore.
Vietnam and Labor Day
- Vietnam has various ethnic groups, except for a specific one mentioned.
- Labor Day is celebrated on a specific date, not mentioned in the text.
South Korea and Indonesia
- South Korea has unique cultural practices, except for one mentioned.
- Indonesia is characterized by a specific statement, not mentioned in the text.
Comparative Governments and Geography
- Corazon Aquino is the president of the Philippines, similar to another president of Singapore.
- Singapore City is the capital of Singapore, similar to Taipei being the capital of Taiwan.
- Bahasa Indonesia is the language of Indonesia, similar to Vietnamese being the language of Vietnam.
Historical Figures and Events
- Herman Daendels is a historical figure with a specific characteristic, except for one mentioned.
- A specific statement about Singapore is not true.
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