This natural disaster is often mistakenly called a "tidal wave."
Tsunami
100
Indonesia under Suharto's rule would be classified as what type of government?
Unlimited government
100
Name two reasons why the Europeans colonized parts of Southeast Asia.
Gold, spices.
100
What is the most populous country in Southeast Asia?
Indonesia
100
Coal, oil, natural gas, and materials like plutonium would be considered either (pick ONE):
renewable resources, non-renewable resources, infinited.
Non-renewable.
200
The yearly winds and rainy season that helps irrigate the [rice] fields is known as a______.
Monsoon
200
Name an example of a limited form of government in Southeast Asia
Answers may vary, but could include: Indonesia (AFTER Suharto resigned), Phillipines, Thailand.
200
Why was the port at Singapore established?
It was located along ideal shipping/trade routes.
200
What country in Southeast Asia was never occupied by the British?
Thailand
200
Natural events like earthquakes, volcanoes, and landslides can trigger a tsunami. These events are known as _______ activity. Hint: it starts with an "s."
Seismic.
300
This dictator was President of Indonesia for over 30 years.
Suharto
300
Name one example of an unlimited form of government in Southeast Asia.
Myanmar (Burma), or Indonesia (DURING) Suharto's rule.
300
Name at least one reason why Angkor Wat is seen on Cambodia's flag.
Angkor Wat signifies the political and religious history of Cambodia/the Khmer Empire.
300
What country in Southeast Asia is actually made up of a chain of islands?
Indonesia
300
In areas that are prone to flooding, how do the people living there design their houses?
They build them on stilts.
400
The Pyramids of Giza, the Vatican, and even the Great Wall of China would all be considered World Heritage sites as well as being called _____________ _____________.
Monumental architecture
400
Name at least (2) characteristics of an unlimited form of government.
Answers may vary.
400
What is the definition of culture?
Answers may vary, but it shouldl include a peoples' beliefs, food, clothing, music, etc.
400
Southeast Asia has an abundance of natural resources, however there is a natural feature that prevents access to these resources. What is it?
The rainforest.
400
What were two main reasons (besides the fact that people did not like him) that people protested Suharto's last term in office? Think back to the film clip I showed you in class.
Rising food prices, and the unemployment rate.
500
This structure (building) is featured on the flag of Cambodia.
Angkor Wat
500
Name at least (2) examples of a limited form of government.
Answers may vary.
500
Name an advantage of the monsoon season.
Flooding produced by monsoon deposits nutrient-rich sediment on agricultural fields.
500
Name all (9) countries that make up Southeast Asia.
Myanmar/Burma, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Phillipines, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia.
500
DAILY DOUBLE: What is the name of the object that Ms. Warrington is about to show you?