Early History
What did the Khmer and the Srivijaya have in common
They thrived on farming and trade, and they were mostly Hindu and Buddhist.
Which nations seemed to have the hardest time winning independence
Indonesia and Indochina fought for several years to win independence. France granted
Which nation is majority Christian
The Philippines is majority Christian
What are traditional economies, and where are they found in the region
Traditional economies are those in which all economic decisions are determined by long-standing customs. They are found in remote mountain areas of mainland Southeast Asia and in some Indonesian provinces on the island of New Guinea.
What are some ways climate change affects Southeast Asia
The region is experiencing rising ocean levels and more damaging typhoons.
What economic activities supported early civilizations in Southeast Asia
The first civilizations developed around farming, particularly rice farming. Trade also helped these civilizations grow.
What effect did U.S. withdrawal have on Vietnam and its neighbors
In 1975, North Vietnamese forces took control of South Vietnam and united Vietnam as one country under communist rule. Communist forces also took control of Laos and Cambodia, but the communist Khmer Rouge in Cambodia killed many people. Vietnam fought to end the Khmer Rouge and install a new communist government in Cambodia.
Which nation is majority Christian
The Philippines is majority Christian
What role does the military play in government in Myanmar and Thailand
People vote in elections, but the military has the right to overrule their vote.
What human activities might contribute to environmental problems in Southeast Asia
Deforestation may cause air pollution and contribute to the harming of plants, animals, and other resources. Tropical winds may carry polluted air long distances, endangering human health.
The Khmer empire compromised all or part of which present day countries
What are all or part of Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand
How are elections in Singapore different from elections in the Philippines
Laws in Singapore limit democratic freedoms, so the same party remains in power. Elections in the Philippines have become more democratic since popular opposition removed a dictatorship from power.
Which nations are majority Muslim
Indonesia and Malaysia are majority Muslim.
How are governments in Vietnam and Laos authoritarian
The government owns all property and makes all economic decisions. One political party controls government, and the government restricts free speech and other civil rights.
What other challenges does the region’s geography pose
Much of the region lies along boundaries between tectonic plates in Earth’s crust. The movement of these plates can cause earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions.
What European groups colonized Southeast Asia
The Portuguese, Dutch, British, and Spanish
What role did the people of the Philippines and Indonesia have in their governments in the 1980s and 1990s
They forced the dictators running their countries to step down.
Why do you think farmers need flat areas to plant and grow crops?
a flat area makes it easier to trap water that the plants need and helps keep them from being uprooted or washed away
Why do you think Singapore is such an important financial center
Singapore is located along the Strait of Malacca, has a market-based economy, and is the second-busiest port in the world. So much traffic in shipping and trade, and laws favoring private business and industry, probably make it a good place for financial businesses.
What is believed to help contribute to climate change in the region
deforestation
How did various groups that controlled Southeast Asia affect the development of the region
Early civilizations prospered by harvesting natural resources and establishing trade networks. Their wealth was used to build complex civilizations that include large cities with temple complexes that honored religious beliefs. Portuguese explorers opened the region to trade and then conquest and colonization by European powers. Britain, Spain, France, the Netherlands, and the United States took control of islands and their resources. European colonization later led to conflict as peoples in the region struggled to regain independence.
How do the primary source and the secondary source treat Nguyen Van Theiu’s resignation differently
The first source is more emotional; whereas Nguyen Van Thieu expresses his anger and frustration, the encyclopedia entry is neutral.
How is the ethnic diversity of mainland Southeast Asia different from that of the region’s island nations
Nations like Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam each have majority ethnic groups. Most of the island nations have more ethnic groups, none of which make up a majority
Why do all nations in Southeast Asia have mixed economies
No country has just a command or a market economy. Communist countries like Vietnam have largely command-driven economies in which government controls most property and decisions, but markets still work in limited ways. Market-based economies largely permit private businesses and people to make decisions. However, the government still intervenes in different ways, often through regulations, and might own some property.
Why has the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) not been effective in boosting trade
The member nations have not been able to agree on policies.