ASEAN Trivia 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC) in Southeast Asia was signed in which year?
- 1967
- 1971
- 1976 (Correct answer)
- 1984
Correct answer: 1976
The TAC was signed in 1976 at the First ASEAN Summit in Bali, Indonesia, establishing key principles for regional relations.
Question 2: Which two ASEAN countries share the island of Borneo?
- Malaysia and Indonesia
- Malaysia and Brunei
- Indonesia and Brunei
- Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei
Borneo is divided among three ASEAN members: Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak), Indonesia (Kalimantan), and Brunei.
Question 3: ASEAN's blueprint for economic integration was known as the:
- ASEAN Economic Plan
- ASEAN Economic Community Blueprint (Correct answer)
- ASEAN Trade Agreement
- ASEAN Integration Roadmap
Correct answer: ASEAN Economic Community Blueprint
The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Blueprint outlined the roadmap for regional economic integration adopted in 2007.
Question 4: Which ASEAN country has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
- Thailand
- Vietnam (Correct answer)
- Philippines
- Indonesia
Correct answer: Vietnam
Vietnam has eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the most of any ASEAN member nation.
Question 5: The ASEAN Summit is held how often?
- Once a year
- Twice a year (Correct answer)
- Every two years
- Every three years
Correct answer: Twice a year
ASEAN Summits are held twice a year, allowing leaders to meet regularly to address regional issues.
Question 6: Which ASEAN country is the world's largest producer of palm oil?
- Malaysia
- Indonesia (Correct answer)
- Thailand
- Philippines
Correct answer: Indonesia
Indonesia is the world's largest producer of palm oil, accounting for over half of global production.
Question 7: What year did Myanmar (then Burma) join ASEAN?
- 1995
- 1996
- 1997 (Correct answer)
- 1999
Correct answer: 1997
Myanmar joined ASEAN on July 23, 1997, along with Laos, despite international controversy over the military junta's human rights record.
ASEAN Trivia 5
The Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC) in Southeast Asia was signed in which year?