Question

Indochina after Independence - Match the country with the phrase that describes a characteristic of its independence.

1. Philippines
2. Burma
3. Singapore
4. Vietnam
5. Cambodia
a) The Khmer Rouge killed more than 1.5 million citizens
b) The military installed a junta here in 1988
c) War united northern and southern parts under a communist government
d) This former US colony was granted independence in 1946
e) This was created when a Chinese region seceded from Malaysia

Answer 1

The characteristics of independence for each country are as follows: 1. The Philippines gained independence in 1946. 2. Burma experienced a military junta in 1988. 3. Singapore seceded from Malaysia. 4. Vietnam was united under a communist government. 5. The Khmer Rouge killed more than 1.5 million citizens in Cambodia.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. The Philippines: This former US colony was granted independence in 1946.
2. Burma: The military installed a junta here in 1988.
3. Singapore: This was created when a Chinese region seceded from Malaysia.
4. Vietnam: War united northern and southern parts under a communist government.
5. Cambodia: The Khmer Rouge killed more than 1.5 million citizens.