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How was early Vietnam different from
other parts of Southeast Asia?
It was most heavily
influenced by China.
—Craig A.
Lockard, Southeast Asia in World
History
What helped reshape the ethnic
patterns of Southeast Asia?
migration of workers
In 1975, a group known as the Khmer
Rouge took power in __________ and
__________.
Cambodia; murdered more
than a million people
Of the five nations on this chart,
which has the greatest ethnic
diversity? Why?
Philippines because the
"other" category is larger
than any identified ethnic
group in the country.
What is a typhoon?
a tropical cyclone that occurs
in the Pacific
Which of the following statements
BEST describes the transport of
goods along ancient trade routes?
Sailing through the Strait of
Malacca, ships picked up
wood products, gold, and tin.
Which country took control of most
of Southeast Asia during World War
II?
Japan
Which type of government have
almost all Southeast Asian countries
had at some point since
independence?
Authoritarian
Which of the following phrases
describes communist oligarchies,
such as those that exist in Laos and
Vietnam?
one-party government with
rule by a few
Deforestation causes serious air
pollution in the region mainly
because...
...land is often cleared for
agriculture by burning trees.
How did Southeast Asia′s geography
contribute to the region′s economic
development?
Some Southeast Asian
countries commanded
important waterways and
controlled rich trade routes.
After the defeat of the Japanese in
World War II, the European powers
that had colonized much of
Southeast Asia
failed to regain control and
many of the colonies became
independent countries.
Which of the following statements
accurately describes population
density in Southeast Asia?
Thailand is more densely
populated than Laos.
How is democracy limited or not
perfect in Singapore, Cambodia, and
Malaysia?
Elections are run to keep the
same party in power for
decades, with no real
alternative for voters.
For what purpose was ASEAN
established?
to promote trade in
Southeast Asia
Which Western powers controlled the
Philippines at different times in the
country′s history?
Spain & the United States
Which of the following was the
primary purpose of U.S. involvement
in Vietnam?
to contain the spread of
communism
Why is the population density high
along the coastal plains of mainland
Southeast Asia?
River deltas have created rich
soil there that is good for
agriculture.
Like its neighbor China to the north,
how did Vietnam improve its
economy in the late 1980s?
Vietnam adopting some free-
market practices and became
more of a mixed economy.
INFERENCE: What might happen if the
South China Sea and the Strait of
Malacca were closed to international
trade?
The ports of Singapore,
Malaysia, and Indonesia
would suffer economically.
How did the European colonizers
exploit Southeast Asia?
by taking resources for their
own economic gain
What was the result of the Vietnam
War?
Vietnam became a single
communist country.
Which below is correct regarding how
Buddhism and Hinduism spread to
Southeast Asia?
The ideas and religions like
Hinduism and Buddhism
spread through the existing
trade networks.
Which of the following BEST explains
Southeast Asia’s importance in world
trade?
It is located along major
shipping lanes between the
Pacific and Indian Oceans.
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