The People of Southeast Asia

What did the new people claim to be when they arrived in the village?

• Friends from a neighboring village

• New traders

• New masters

• Lost travelers

What did the new people threaten to use if the villagers did not obey them?

• Money

• Weapons

• Food

• Magic

Which regions are included in Southeast Asia?

• Indochinese Peninsula, Malay Peninsula, Malay Archipelago

• Arabian Peninsula, Indian Subcontinent, Japanese Archipelago

• Scandinavian Peninsula, Iberian Peninsula, British Isles

• Balkan Peninsula, Italian Peninsula, Greek Archipelago

What is animism?

• The belief in a single god

• The belief that the world is filled with both good and bad spirits

• The belief in reincarnation

• The belief in the power of nature

What was the main occupation for many people in Southeast Asia during the 1500s?

• Fishing

• Rice growing

• Metalworking

• Textile weaving

What material was commonly used for building houses in Southeast Asia in the 1500s?

• Stone

• Bamboo

• Brick

• Wood

What is the length of the Mekong River?

• 2,703 miles

• 1,500 miles

• 3,500 miles

• 4,000 miles

Which river is the second-most biodiverse in the world after the Amazon?

• Nile River

• Yangtze River

• Mekong River

• Mississippi River

Where does the Mekong River start?

• India

• Tibet

• Thailand

• Vietnam

Which lake in Cambodia is the source of the Tonle Sap River?

• Tonle Sap Lake

• Inle Lake

• Lake Victoria

• Lake Baikal