Myanmar (Burma) and Thailand


Outline

  1. Regional Setting
  2. Physical Setting
  3. People
  4. Development
  5. References
  6. Review Questions


Review Questions

1. Which of the following country's names was changed because of protests by ethnic minorities?
    A. Myanmar B. China C. Laos D. Irrawaddy E. Thailand

2. What religion is the most dominant in Myanmar and Thailand?
    A. Catholicism B. Buddhism C. Islam D. Hinduism E. Judaism

3. The rainy season is more commonly referred to as what?
    A. Hurricane B. Cyclone C. Monsoon D. Tornado E. Saturation

4. Most agriculture occurs in what area?
    A. Mountains B. Plateau C. Countryside D. Golden Triangle E. River Delta

5. Thailand produces ten percent of which mineral for the world?
    A. Gold B. Copper C. Silver D. Tin E. Zinc

6. What is the largest minority group in the area, making up 14% of the population?
    A. Japanese B. Indians C. Chinese D. Arabs E. Americans

7. Which country controlled Myanmar during colonial times?
    A. Great Britain B. France C. Spain D. Portugal E. Germany

8. Which country has an emerging industrail sector?
    A. Myanmar B. Thailand C. Laos D. Bangladesh E. Cambodia

9. Thailand is one of the world's leading producers of what crop?
    A. Corn B. Beans C. Rice D. Sugar E. Bananas

10. The Golden Triangle is famous for producing what?
    A. Opium B. Cocaine C. Marijuana D. Emeralds E. Diamonds


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