Geography
What ocean surrounds most of Oceania?
Pacific Ocean
What valuable goods were traded from Southeast Asia?
Spices
What is colonialism?
Taking control of another land
What is nationalism?
Pride and desire for self-rule
Name one major religion in the region.
Buddhism / Islam / Hinduism / Christianity
What type of landform is Indonesia made up of?
Islands (archipelago)
What two major civilizations influenced the region?
India and China
Name one European colonial power.
Britain / France / Netherlands / Spain
What global event helped independence movements?
World War II
What religion is most common in Indonesia?
Islam
What natural disaster is common in this region due to tectonic activity?
Earthquakes / volcanoes
What type of trade dominated the region?
Sea trade
Which country controlled Indonesia?
Netherlands
Who led Vietnam’s independence?
Ho Chi Minh
What is culture?
Beliefs, customs, traditions
What line divides Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
Equator
What is cultural diffusion?
Spread of ideas and culture
What was French Indochina?
Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia
When did Indonesia declare independence?
1945
What indigenous group is from New Zealand?
Māori
What climate is common in Southeast Asia?
Tropical climate
Why were port cities important?
Centers of trade and cultural exchange
Name one negative effect of colonialism.
Loss of resources / control / forced labor
What country gained independence from the U.S. in 1946?
Philippines
How does religion influence daily life?
Shapes behavior, traditions, laws