Ethnolinguistic Groups
What term describes a regional variety of a language, often differing in pronunciation or vocabulary
DIALECT
What is the predominant religion in Thailand?
Buddhism
In traditional Southeast Asian societies, who usually holds the highest social status?
Ruler or King
What was the colonial power in Vietnam before its independence?
France
What term refers to the movement of people from one place to another, often leading to cultural change?
migration
Which country in Southeast Asia has the largest Muslim population?
What is a common family unit in rural Southeast Asian communities?
extended family
What belief made kings seen as divine leaders in ancient Southeast Asia?
Kings as Gods
Which Southeast Asian country is known for having over 170 ethnolinguistic groups?
INDONESIA
Name the main religion practiced in the Philippines.
Christianity
What term describes the integration of individuals into a new culture, often resulting in changes to their original culture?
assimilation
What could happen if a ruler's power weakened?
Decline in loyalty and control over subjects
This group is one of the main ethnolinguistic groups in Indonesia, primarily found on the island of Java.
Javanese
Which term refers to the belief in multiple gods, common in some Southeast Asian cultures?
POLYTHEISM
What is the term for urban centers that serve as administrative and economic hubs?
City-states
What role did religion play for the king?
It supported his authority.
What is the term for the blending of different cultures and ethnicities, often seen in urban areas?
MELTING POT
Name the Hindu-majority island in Indonesia.
Bali
The Social Hierarchy among Southeast Asian countries is influenced by two neighboring countries. Give one.
China
India
In historical contexts, what is the term for a political entity that encompasses several regions or city-states, often led by a powerful king