Geography
History
Traditions-Language
Economy
Challenges
100
What is one of the physical process that has shaped islands in Southeast Asia?
Tectonic Activity
100
Countries wanted possession of the islands because of its:
Rich resources and useful location
100
Singapore has how many official languages
4
100
Mostly ___ economies
free market
100
Singapore has outlawed:
The chewing of gum
200
Large storm with heavy winds and high waves that comes from the Pacific Ocean
Typhoons
200
The Portuguese were searching for spices and called the area:
“The Spice Island”
200
History of migration has created a:
diverse population
200
Examples of region's exports
coffee, fruit, spices, sugarcane, tea, and rubber
200
What has deforestation caused?
Loss of wildlife diversity
300
These islands make up the _____________
Malay Archipelago
300
Spaniards wanted to:
Christianize and colonize the islands
300
Many traditional clothing styles are worn still today due to:
the hot and humid climate
300
Terrorism has severely hurt ____ and ____, as well as humanity
tourism and economy
400
Define Lahars
Dangerous volcanic mudflows
400
After WWII, many countries ___________
gained independence
400
Most homogeneous country
Philippines
400
This region is:
a trade and industrial center with major shipping routes
400
Violence breaks out occasionally between ________ supporters and _________
independence supporter and the govt
500
Where are the highest points?
Irian Jaya, New Guinea
500
Largest Kingdom
Majapahit
500
Malaysia’s population is less ____ than other nations in area
diverse
500
Governments have encouraged:
private industry and business
500
A few business families, military officers, and politicians control most of the ______ and ______
power and money
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