Asia former names quiz
13 countries of Asia used to have another name. Dahomey, Ceylon, Zaire, Upper Volta: say which country each one is today.
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How it works
- A few at a time. You see each new former name first, then recall it until it sticks.
- Mistakes become practice. Whatever you miss comes back sooner, mixed with what you already know.
- Keep it for good. Spaced repetition brings everything back just before you would forget it.
Former names of Asia
| Country | Used to be called |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | East Pakistan, East Bengal (until 1971) |
| Cambodia | Kampuchea, Khmer Republic (until 1989) |
| Indonesia | Dutch East Indies (until 1949) |
| Iran | Persia (until 1935) |
| Jordan | Transjordan (until 1949) |
| Kyrgyzstan | Kirghizia (until 1991) |
| Malaysia | Malaya (until 1963) |
| Myanmar | Burma (until 1989) |
| Oman | Muscat and Oman (until 1970) |
| Sri Lanka | Ceylon (until 1972) |
| Thailand | Siam (until 1939) |
| Turkmenistan | Turkmenia (until 1991) |
| United Arab Emirates | Trucial States (until 1971) |