Unit 12 Exam: Southeast Asia

Where does the independent city-state of Singapore likely fall on the economic spectrum?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which modern-day nations occupy much of the territory of the Khmer Empire?

• Malaysia and Indonesia

• Vietnam and the Philippines

• Cambodia and Myanmar

• Singapore and Laos

The agricultural practices seen in the photograph are an example of —

• Humans modifying the environment

• technological diffusion

• Humans adapting to the environment

• globalization

Which force led ASEAN to establish a free trade area?

• Globalization

• Communism

• Nationalism

• Urbanization

Which factor most contributes to the national boundaries of Indonesia?

• Natural boundaries with the ocean

• Economic boundaries with societies like Singapore

• Cultural boundaries between different ethnic groups

• Historical boundaries between Buddhism and Hinduism

Why are these fishing practices considered destructive to the environment?

• They introduce a poison to living coral reefs

• Overfishing leaves nothing for the future

• They inadvertently capture other sea animals, like dolphins

Which driving force is leading to destructive fishing practices in Southeast Asia?

• tourism

• conservation efforts

• government requirements

• free-market consumer demand

Because the island regions of Southeast Asia are being formed by physical processes, all of the following are hazards facing the region EXCEPT---

• tsunamis

• volcanoes

• El Nino

• earthquakes

Before Hong Kong was handed over to the Chinese, it was considered to be an example of pure free enterprise. What did this mean?

• All production was determined by tourists who shopped there

• Hong Kong was only controlled by a committee of capitalists

• Trading was freely allowed with the Chinese communists

• The market was primarily controlled by supply and demand

Why has Singapore served as a hub for cultural diffusion in Southeast Asia?

• It is a center of agriculture production, exporting rice and wheat to the region

• It is an international port city, connecting trade across the Indian and Pacific oceans

• It has the world's busiest airport, providing connections to Australia and the Asian mainland

• It serves as a major center for education, with many people