Question 1 (0.5 points)

Question

Ethnicity and race are often used interchangeably although such use is incorrect and often results in confusion.

Question 1 options:
True
False
Question 2 (0.5 points)
Is this statement true or false?

The ASEAN bloc strives to improve each member state's economies rather than focusing on peace and stability in the region.

Question 2 options:
True
False
Question 3 (0.5 points)
Is this statement true or false?

The economy of the Philippines has a mixed economic system, and one of the newly industrialized emerging market economies of the world.

Question 3 options:
True
False
Question 4 (0.5 points)
Which of the following is not necessarily a part of someone’s ethnicity?

Question 4 options:

Food

Language

Race

Customs

Question 5 (0.5 points)
Which of the following is NOT a goal of ASEAN members?

Question 5 options:

cultural development

protection of peace and stability in the region

provide opportunities for increased trade with the United States

economic growth

Question 6 (0.5 points)
Why does Switzerland import so many goods from Indonesia such as textiles, garments, furniture, and agricultural products?

Question 6 options:

Indonesia can make certain goods cheaper than Switzerland can produce them.

Switzerland needs a buyer for its machinery, drugs, and medical equipment.

Switzerland lacks abundant natural resources like Indonesia.

Indonesia sells these goods at the cheapest prices.

Question 7 (0.5 points)
Which of the following best describes the economy of Vietnam?

Question 7 options:

Vietnam is a developing economy transitioning from a command economy to a mixed market economy.

Vietnam is a newly industrialized nation with a solid mixed market economic system in place.

Vietnam is one of the world's agricultural centers with important port cities that drive its economy.

Vietnam is a developing economy with a high importance placed on capitalism.

Question 8 (0.5 points)
Based on the distribution map below, which country receives the most imports from Vietnam?

Question 8 options:

The United Kingdom

Australia

The United States

Spain

Question 9 (0.5 points)
Why did the United States enter the Vietnam War?

Question 9 options:

to prevent a communist takeover of South Vietnam

to prevent human rights abuses and government corruption

to promote peace, stability, and democracy in North Vietnam

to fill the gap left by the French when they backed out from colonial responsibilities in the region

Question 10 (0.5 points)
Did the United States achieve its objective for entering the Vietnam War?

Question 10 options:

Yes, the Republic of Vietnam did not succumb to communism.

No, Vietnam was reunified under communist control.

No, Vietnam did remain a democracy but shut out all western nations

Yes, Vietnam paved the way for other Southeastern Asia nations to adopt democracy.

Question 11 (0.5 points)
What are tikanga?

Question 11 options:

Māori fruits and vegetables

Māori customs and traditions

Māori system of education

Māori history

Question 12 (0.5 points)
Who are the Māori?

Question 12 options:

indigenous people of Australia

indigenous people of New Zealand

indigenous people of Fiji

indigenous people of the Marshall Islands

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions:

Question 1: True
Ethnicity and race are indeed often used interchangeably, but they refer to different concepts.

Question 2: False
While ASEAN does focus on economic improvement, it also prioritizes peace and stability in the region.

Question 3: True
The Philippines has a mixed economic system and is considered a newly industrialized emerging market economy.

Question 4: Race
Race is not necessarily a part of someone’s ethnicity, as ethnicity is more about cultural factors.

Question 5: provide opportunities for increased trade with the United States
While this may be a consideration, it is not a primary goal of ASEAN members compared to the others listed.

Question 6: Indonesia can make certain goods cheaper than Switzerland can produce them.
This is usually the reason for importing goods from countries with lower production costs.

Question 7: Vietnam is a developing economy transitioning from a command economy to a mixed market economy.
This statement best captures the current state of Vietnam's economy.

Question 8: The United States
Historically, the United States has been one of the largest importers of goods from Vietnam.

Question 9: to prevent a communist takeover of South Vietnam
The primary reason for U.S. involvement was to stop the spread of communism.

Question 10: No, Vietnam was reunified under communist control.
The goal of preventing communicism was not achieved as Vietnam eventually fell to communism.

Question 11: Māori customs and traditions
Tikanga refers to the customs, values, and practices of the Māori people.

Question 12: indigenous people of New Zealand
The Māori are the indigenous people of New Zealand.

Feel free to ask more questions if you need further clarification or additional information!