Glencoe World Geography and Cultures Unit 10 Review

The most prevalent religion in Southeast Asia is

• Buddhism

• Daoism

• Islam

• Christianity

Under the Khmer Rouge,

• Thousands of Cambodians were killed or exiled.

• Trade increased among India, Cambodia, and Singapore

• Angkor Wat was built to honor Hindu gods and goddesses

• Dams were built to prevent flooding of the Irrawaddy River

What is the major food source and export in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Myanmar?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Corn

• Beef and poultry

In the predominant Southeast Asian climate,

• Rainfall figures average about 79 inches annually

• Rainfall figures average about 100 inches annually

• Rainfall figures may reach 188 inches each year

• Long dry seasons alternate with seasonal rains

Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia are leading producers of

• Tungsten

• Manganese

• Tin

• Iron ore

Why did East Timor seek independence from Indonesia? 

• The people of East Timor practice islam

• Indonesia’s cities were over crowded and poverty stricken

• The people of East Timor hoped to industrialize independently

• East Timor’s religions and cultural influences differ from Indonesia’s

In general, Southeast Asian countries

• Have varied economic bases and levels of industrial growth

• Have difficulty funding industrial projects

• Are rural with no interest in industrial development

• Are rapidly moving toward industrialization

Why has the Indonesian government set aside large areas of Papua? 

• To protect a wild and valuable region

• To mine minerals and harvest timber 

• To separate ethnic groups within Indonesia

• To help reduce serious overcrowding in cities

Countries that need assistance with transportation or agricultural projects can apply to  _____________________________ for loans.

• ASEAN

• The ADB

• The United Nations

• OPEC

In the 1900s, many countries in Southeast Asia

• Were isolated from western cultures

• Had centuries-old monarchies

• Were colonized by the United States

• Were colonized by Europeans