Explore the History of Laos and Cambodia

A detailed political map of Laos and Cambodia, highlighting historical landmarks and significant events during the Laotian Civil War and the Cambodian Genocide, with a background of traditional Southeast Asian art.

Explore the History of Laos and Cambodia

Test your knowledge about the rich and complex histories of Laos and Cambodia. Discover the intricate political dynamics, historical events, and the impacts of major political parties in these Southeast Asian nations.

Learn about colonial influences.
Understand the Laotian Civil War and the Cambodian Genocide.
Challenge yourself with 16 engaging questions.

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What was the name of the political party set up by the Pathet Lao? (hint: think communism)

Lao Communist Party (LCP)

Lao Patriotic Front (LPF)

Lao Socialist Party (LSP)

Lao People's Party (LPP)

Souvanna Phouma, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Laos, created a coalition government between which two groups?

Royal Lao Government & Pathet Lao

Khmer Rouge & Pather Lao

Royal Lao Government & Cambodian Royal Government

Royal Lao Government & Khmer Rouge

The withholding of U.S. Economic aid to Laos led to the collapse of the coalition government and the start of the Laotian Civil War. Why did the U.S. Withhold economic aid?

Laotians were becoming increasingly anti-American

The U.S. Grew suspicious of the Pathet Lao

President Kennedy and Prime Minister Phouma had a falling out

The U.S. Wanted to cripple southeast Asian economies to make them more reliant on western powers

Laos is the most bombed country (measured in quantity of bombs, not magnitude of destruction) in the history of the world. How often was a planeload of bombs dropped on Laos during the Laotian Civil War?

Every 4 minutes for 5 years

Every 20 minutes for 15 years

Every 8 minutes for 9 years

Every 10 minutes for 10 years

The Pathet Lao's most significant invasion was the invasion of Vientianne, which gave them virtual control over the whole nation (Laos is still a communist state today). In what year did the Pather Lao successfully take over Vientianne?

1973

1974

1975

1976

After taking over the country, The Pathet Lao abolished the coalition government and forced King Savang Vatthana to abdicate, allowing them to form the ______?

Democratic People's Republic of Laos

The Communist Country of Laos

The New Kingdom of Laos

The Lao People's Democratic Republic

Which of the following are consequences of the rule of the Pathet Lao? (select multiple)

Silencing Assembly and Freedom of Speech

Giving unqualified individuals powerful positions in government to bolster the strength of the party

Economic nationalization, resulting in inflation

Expansion of territory

Estimates for the number of death during the genocide range. What is the most common/approximate number of lives lost?

1 million

2 million

4 million

5 million

Who was Pol Pot?

King of Cambodia

Prime Minister of Cambodia

Leader of the Khmer Rouge

Leader of the Pathet Lao

Explore the History of Laos and Cambodia

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