Government
Communism
What is a type of government in which the government has almost complete control over the people of a country?
Rice
What is the main cash crop grown throughout Southeast Asia?
Indonesia, Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia
What are the countries of Southeast Asia that are archipelagos?
Dynasty
What is a line of rulers from a single family called?
Buddhism
What is the most popular religion in this region?
Two examples of communist countries in Southeast Asia
What are China, Laos, Cambodia, or Vietnam?
Farming and ranching (agriculture)
What is the most predominant economic activity in Southeast Asia?
Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, and Malaysia
What are the countries of mainland Southeast Asia?
Sent troops to help stop the spread of communism in Vietnam
How has the United States been directly involved in Southeast Asia?
Hinduism and Islam
What are two other popular religions in Southeast Asia?
Myanmar
What country has been under the control of a small military for about 5 decades?
Why has Singapore been such a successful country?
Its location on a major shipping route
The monsoon seasons bring in much needed rain, but also flooding
What is the summer season in Southeast Asia?
Singapore
Which country in SE Asia is known for its very strict laws against crime?
Migration and colonization
What has influenced many of the languages spoken in Southeast Asia today?
Rights and freedoms
What does the constitution in the Philippines CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC provide the people?
Which SE Asia, has the highest per capita income?
Malaysia
Tropical
What type of climate is typically found in Southeast Asia?
Myanmar
Human rights violations have led many countries from around the world to place sanctions on which SE Asian country?
To control trade, spread Christianity, claim territory
Why did European traders arrive in Southeast Asia?
The Domino Theory
What is the theory that says if one country falls to communism neighboring countries will likely do the same?
What is APEC?
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
Ring of Fire
Where do natural disasters such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and tsunamis occur?
Traders and travelers from South Asia brought their religions beliefs with them
How has the history of the region contributed to the number of people practicing Buddhism today?
To control flooding
What is the importance of the Three Gorges Dam?