Shape of the land
How have landforms and climate influenced the cultures of Southeast Asia
People make their homes in river valleys between mountains, others use the ocean as a highway. They grow crops according to monsoon seasons
What effect did geography have on the history of kingdoms in Southeast Asia?
Because of the mountains and valleys, rulers did not grow to have large kingdoms or empires, instead they grew in mountain valleys, taking over a few valleys at a time, or controlling rivers.
Why does rice play a major role in Southeast Asian life?
Rice is the staple. Often families will grow it together. It is an export crop, but also accompanies nearly every meal for many Southeast Asians
Another word for Island chain
Archipelago
What are three major resources of Southeast Asia?
Tin, Aluminum, Nickel
rice, coffee, tea, coconut, spices
Rubber, Lumber,
Oil Products
They had different religions, and traditions. They also had different contact with other civilizations which brought different traditions...give an example
What family patterns are found in Southeast Asia?
Most people live in nuclear families. Women often had less rights (in part due to Chinese influence).
A country that pays another for protection or in recognition of their superiority
Tributary state
Mountains divide ethnic groups allowing them to grow with less contact.
Migration from foreign countries, and trade with foreign countries, also brings diversity.
Give an example of how other civilizations influenced Southeast Asian Kingdoms
China brought their culture, writing, ceramics, and Mahayana Buddhism.
India brought Hinduism.
Describe the introduction of religions to Southeast Asia.
First came Hinduism from India, then Buddhism came, and is the most influential. Then came Islam, brought by Arab traders in 900 CE, and then Christianity brought by European traders.
The belief that plants and/or animals may also be persons
Animism