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Native Taiwanese refer to themselves as “Children of the Sweet Potato”.
Native Taiwanese refer to themselves as “Children of the Sweet Potato”.
True
The Philippines is also known as the “Oil-Rich Malay Kingdom”.
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.
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.
The capital city of Malaysia is JAKARTA.
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BURMA was the old name of Singapore during the early times.
BURMA was the old name of Singapore during the early times.
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Which of the following pairs is correct?
Which of the following pairs is correct?
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Which of the following pairs is correct?
Which of the following pairs is correct?
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Korea is known as________.
Korea is known as________.
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It is the longest reigning Kingdom/dynasty in East Asia.
It is the longest reigning Kingdom/dynasty in East Asia.
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Majority of the people in Brunei are _______________?
Majority of the people in Brunei are _______________?
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This country is also known as the “Largest Muslim Nation and the Biggest Archipelago in the World”.
This country is also known as the “Largest Muslim Nation and the Biggest Archipelago in the World”.
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Which of the following countries is used to be part of Malaysia?
Which of the following countries is used to be part of Malaysia?
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Why did South Vietnam refuse to sign the Geneva accords?
Why did South Vietnam refuse to sign the Geneva accords?
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The word “Mesopotamia” means __________________.
The word “Mesopotamia” means __________________.
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The following countries are in Borneo Island, EXCEPT _____.
The following countries are in Borneo Island, EXCEPT _____.
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The following statements are true about Vietnam, EXCEPT ____
The following statements are true about Vietnam, EXCEPT ____
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The following are the ethnic groups in Vietnam, EXCEPT ______
The following are the ethnic groups in Vietnam, EXCEPT ______
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When was “Labor Day” celebrated this year?
When was “Labor Day” celebrated this year?
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The following are the practices/cultures in South Korea EXCEPT ______________
The following are the practices/cultures in South Korea EXCEPT ______________
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Which of the following statements is TRUE about Indonesia?
Which of the following statements is TRUE about Indonesia?
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Corazon Aquino : Philippines as ___________ : Singapore
Corazon Aquino : Philippines as ___________ : Singapore
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Singapore : Singapore City as Taiwan : ____________
Singapore : Singapore City as Taiwan : ____________
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Bahasa Indonesia : Indonesia as Vietnamese : _________
Bahasa Indonesia : Indonesia as Vietnamese : _________
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Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE during the administration of Herman Daendels?
Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE during the administration of Herman Daendels?
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Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about Singapore?
Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about Singapore?
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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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