Unit 09: Tradition in a Modernizing World: East and Southeast

• What is characteristic of the geography of East and Southeast Asia?

• Flat terrain and consistent climate
• Mountainous terrain and diverse climate
• Island chains and tropical rainforests
• Desert landscape and extreme temperatures

• How has physical geography influenced economic development in East and Southeast Asia?

• By causing political instability and conflict
• By limiting access to international markets
• By promoting technological innovation and industrialization
• By providing natural resources, shaping transportation routes, and affecting agricultural productivity.

• How do tradition and modernization shape culture in East and Southeast Asia?

• Tradition and modernization have no impact on culture in East and Southeast Asia
• Modernization completely erases traditional culture in East and Southeast Asia
• Traditional values and practices have no relevance in modern East and Southeast Asian culture
• Tradition and modernization shape culture in East and Southeast Asia through the preservation of traditional values and practices while also incorporating modern influences.

• What is unique about culture and institutions in East and Southeast Asia?

• The absence of religious beliefs and traditions
• The influence of Confucianism and the presence of authoritarian regimes are unique aspects of culture and institutions in East and Southeast Asia.
• The prevalence of democracy and individualism
• The dominance of European cultural influences

• How does where we live influence how we live?

• It has no impact on our lives
• It can affect our access to resources, opportunities, and community support.
• It only affects our physical surroundings
• It doesn't influence our access to resources or opportunities

• How do societies act to ensure the well-being of their people?

• By implementing policies that harm the well-being of the people
• By promoting inequality and discrimination
• By providing healthcare, education, social services, and implementing policies for safety and security.
• By ignoring the needs of the people

• How do societies act to ensure the well-being of their people?

• By creating more obstacles for the people
• By ignoring the needs of the people
• By promoting unhealthy behaviors
• By providing healthcare, social services, and economic support

• How do people meet their needs and wants?

• By doing nothing and expecting things to come to them
• By working and earning money to purchase goods and services
• By stealing from others
• By wishing really hard for things to appear

• How does increasing interconnectedness benefit and cost societies and individuals?

• Promoting cultural diversity and understanding while limiting economic growth and development.
• Reducing access to resources and technology while decreasing vulnerability to global events and economic instability.
• Isolating individuals and societies from new ideas and advancements while ensuring stability and security.
• Facilitating the exchange of ideas, resources, and technology while increasing vulnerability to global events and economic instability.

• What is characteristic of the physical geography of East and Southeast Asia?

• Mountainous terrain and large river systems
• Tropical rainforests and no major mountains
• Small hills and no significant water bodies
• Flat and arid desert landscapes