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Southeast Asia Trivia #2

Another batch of questions related to this region of Southeast Asia. How much do you know about this region with diverse populations?
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1. Which one of those Southeast Asian nations have first appeared at the FIFA World Cup?
Indonesia first appeared in the FIFA World Cup as the Dutch East Indies in 1938.
Thailand
Indonesia
Singapore
The Philippines
2. What is the largest city in Southeast Asia?
Jakarta is the most populous city in Southeast Asia, with over 10 million residents.
Singapore
Manila
Jakarta
Kuala Lumpur
3. The Thai word that means both hello and goodbye is....
The femaleemale says sawaddee kha, a male says sawaddee khrap.
Wai
Khao niao
Sawadeekap
Aloha
4. Which Southeast Asian country is known for the longest Christmas celebrations?
The Philippines celebrate Christmas from September to December, a total of four months,
Timor Leste
Thailand
The Philippines
Singapore
5. In which capital city would you find the Amphawa Floating Market?
Floating markets are popular travel destinations in Thailand, and the Amphawa Floating Market is about 50 km away from Bangkok.
Hanoi
Bangkok
Rangoon
Manila
6. Which Southeast Asian airline is low-cost and hails from Malaysia?
AirAsia has its headquarters centered in Malaysia.
Jetstar
AirAsia
Scoot
Cebu Pacific
7. Which one of those mythical creatures is symbolic in Southeast Asian mythology?
The Garuda is prominent in Southeast Asian folklore, with origins from Buddhism.
Cerberus
Gryphon
Garuda
Yuki-onna
8. Which Southeast Asian country has a loud volcanic eruption in 1883?
Indonesia's Mt. Krakatoa erupted in 1883, causing loud noise during the eruption and unleashed tsunamis.
Timor Leste
Vietnam
Indonesia
The Philippines
9. Which one of those Southeast Asian animals are not found in Malaysia?
The Komodo Dragon is native to the island of Komodo in Indonesia.
Malayan Tiger
Malayan Tapir
Malayan Sun Bear
Komodo Dragon
10. Which Southeast Asia flower is known for its unpleasant smell?
The Rafflesia Flower is known as the corpse flower due to its unpleasant smell. It can be found in Malaysia.
Lotus
Hibiscus
Rafflesia
Orchid
11. Which Southeast Asian country is not authoritarian and under regimes?
The Philippines is listed as a 'flawed democracy' while the others are listed as 'authoritarian' under the Democracy Index.
Cambodia
Myanmar
Vietnam
The Philippines
12. Most of what is today Indonesia, was a colony of which European nation?
The Netherlands ruled Indonesia in the 19th century as the Dutch East Indies until 1949.
Great Britain
The Netherlands
France
Portugal
13. Which one of those Southeast Asian countries were not affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami?
Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia suffered severe to major damages by the tsunami in 2004. Singapore is safe.
Malaysia
Indonesia
Singapore
Thailand
14. Which is the national dish of Malaysia?
Nasi Lemak is the national dish of Malaysia,
Gado Gado
Nasi Lemak
Pad Thai
Tom Yum
15. Where in Southeast Asia can you find the Petronas Twin Towers?
The Petronas Twin Towers are located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It's the icon of the city.
Thailand
Singapore
Malaysia
The Philippines
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3 Comments
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Level 90
Mar 18, 2025
Cool quiz! I just wish Vietnam was more represented.
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Level 43
Mar 19, 2025
There's more to come!
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Level 43
Mar 20, 2025
Here's another one, with Vietnam finally getting more representation:

https://www.jetpunk.com/user-quizzes/2091222/southeast-asia-trivia-3