Southeast Asia History and Culture

Which countries colonized the Philippines?

• Spain, United States

• France, United Kingdom

• Japan, Germany

• Portugal, Italy

What is democracy like in Cambodia, Singapore, and Malaysia?

• Elections are held but are fixed because some political parties hold power

• Elections are free and fair with multiple political parties

• Democracy is fully established with no restrictions on political participation

• There are no elections, and the government is a monarchy

How has Myanmar's government changed recently?

• It has become a dictatorship with no elections.

• It has transitioned from a military government to an elective parliament and leader.

• It has remained a military government with no changes.

• It has adopted a monarchy system.

What was the cause of the conflict between the U.S. and North Vietnam?

• The US wanted to stop communism and North Vietnam attacked ships

• North Vietnam sought to expand its territory into South Vietnam

• The U.S. wanted to establish a military base in North Vietnam

• North Vietnam was trying to promote democracy in the region

Why did Europeans who colonized areas in Southeast Asia build railroads and seaports?

• to transport natural resources out of the colonies

• to promote tourism in the region

• to establish military bases

• to facilitate cultural exchange

What happened to the European colonies in Southeast Asia after the Japanese were defeated in WWIl?

• They wanted independence.

• They remained under European control.

• They were reoccupied by Japan.

• They became territories of the United States.

Who ruled the Southeast Asian islands by the 1400s?

• Muslims, sultaés (Kings) monarchy

• European colonial powers

• Indigenous tribal leaders

• Buddhist monks and scholars

What roles have geography and trade played in forming Southeast Asia's culture?

• Geography isolated cultures, preventing influence from one another.

• Geography made them closer to each other and allowed cultures to influence each other, trade allowed new religions and cultures to mix.

• Trade had no significant impact on cultural development in Southeast Asia.

• Geography and trade only affected economic growth, not cultural exchange.

How have Southeast Asian countries succeeded in recent years?

• a productive workforce that accepts lower wages than other countries

• advanced technological infrastructure

• high levels of foreign investment

• strong government regulations on labor

How have Southeast Asia's resources influenced where people live?

• People live in mountainous regions for better security.

• Good farmland is why they live on coastal plains and river deltas.

• People prefer urban areas due to job opportunities.

• They avoid living near water sources to prevent flooding.