Explore the History of Laos and Cambodia
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.
Both Laos and Cambodia were once colonies of?
Britain
France
Belgium
Germany
Which countries share a border with Laos? (select multiple)
China
Philippines
Myanmar (formerly Burma)
Thailand
Cambodia
Vietnam
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
Which countries share a border with Cambodia? (select multiple)
China
Philippines
Myanmar (formerly Burma)
Thailand
Laos
Vietnam
The Cambodian Genocide was executed by the ______?
Khmer Rouge
Pathet Lao
The Cambodian Government
What percentage of Cambodia's population was killed by the Khmer Rouge?
50%
10%
20%
25%
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
What is the perspective of this cartoon?
American
Cambodian
Communist
Lao
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