USA HISTORY

THE COLD WAR 1950 1973

THE VIETNAM WAR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which countries were part of Indochina?
A
Vietnam
B
Laos
C
Cambodia
D
All of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Indochina comprises five countries: Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Viet Nam.

Detailed explanation-2: -Indochina, also called (until 1950) French Indochina or French Indochine Française, the three countries of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia formerly associated with France, first within its empire and later within the French Union.

Detailed explanation-3: -The territories were brought under french colonial administration in the 19th century, now comprising the independent nations of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. Country Korea is not in the Indochina region, therefore this could not be an answer. Hence the correct answer is option C.

Detailed explanation-4: -The term was later adopted as the name of the colony of French Indochina (today’s Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam). Today, the term, Mainland Southeast Asia, in contrast to Maritime Southeast Asia, is more commonly referenced.

Detailed explanation-5: -Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. On the Asian mainland between China and India lies a vast region that is sometimes called Indochina. The name refers to the intermingling of Indian and Chinese influences in the culture of the region.

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