Conflicts and Cooperation in Asia

Why do conflicts happen in Asia?

• Because all countries have the same culture

• Because of land disputes, religion, and independence movements

• Because countries never trade

• Because all Asian countries are at war

What is cooperation?

• Working together to solve problems

• Fighting for power

• A type of war

• Refusing to communicate with other countries

What is ASEAN?

• A trade company

• An organization that helps Asian countries work together

• A country in Asia

• A military group

Which of the following is a cause of political conflict in Asia?

• Land disputes

• Too much cooperation

• Lack of natural resources

• Too much trade

What happens when two or more countries claim the same territory?

• They always share it peacefully

• It leads to a land dispute

• They stop talking to each other

• They give the land to ASEAN

How do countries try to solve conflicts?

• By ignoring the problem

• Through war only

• Through trade, diplomacy, and peace talks

• By closing their borders

What is an independence movement?

• When a group wants to break away and form its own country

• When a country stops trading

• When two countries unite

• A type of military agreement

What can religious and ethnic differences lead to?

• More cooperation between countries

• Cultural festivals

• Fights over beliefs and identity

• Stronger economies

What increases military tensions between countries?

• Nuclear weapons

• More tourism

• Cultural exchanges

• Economic cooperation

Why is cooperation important in Asia?

• To increase conflicts

• To help countries solve problems peacefully

• To make sure no one works together

• To stop all trade