Which conditions most likely account for extreme poverty and economic disparity in Southeast Asia?
A.
scarcity of natural resources to support farming and industry
B.
lack of interest in trade and commercial partnerships
C.
isolationism that limits exposure to modern technologies
D.
competition among workers for too few jobs and low wages
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A. scarcity of natural resources to support farming and industry
Forests are being burned to clear land for development in Malaysia.
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Which environmental challenges in Southeast Asia are most directly related to the activity shown? Select the two correct answers.
A.
earthquakes
B.
deforestation
C.
air pollution
D.
flooding
E.
volcanic activity
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Which environmental challenges in Southeast Asia are most directly related to the activity shown? Select the two correct answers.
A.
earthquakes
B.
deforestation
C.
air pollution
D.
flooding
E.
volcanic activity
B. deforestation and C. air pollution.
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Rapid
in Southeast Asia puts too much burden on infrastructure and services in cities. This leads to increasing
among rich and poor and can lead to political conflict.
areas also suffer greater risks in the event of natural disasters.
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Rapid
in Southeast Asia puts too much burden on infrastructure and services in cities. This leads to increasing
among rich and poor and can lead to political conflict.
areas also suffer greater risks in the event of natural disasters.
Rapid urbanization in Southeast Asia puts too much burden on infrastructure and services in cities. This leads to increasing disparities among rich and poor and can lead to political conflict. Underpopulated areas also suffer greater risks in the event of natural disasters.
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alliancescoloniesbelief systemsnatural resourcestechnologies
Beginning in the 1500s, European nations conquered most of Southeast Asia to set up
. They built ports and cities to export the region’s
for their own benefit.
alliancescoloniesbelief systemsnatural resourcestechnologies
Beginning in the 1500s, European nations conquered most of Southeast Asia to set up
. They built ports and cities to export the region’s
for their own benefit.
Beginning in the 1500s, European nations conquered most of Southeast Asia to set up colonies. They built ports and cities to export the region’s natural resources for their own benefit.
Select the boxes in the table to identify the majority religion practiced in each country.
Buddhism
Christianity
Islam
Cambodia
Malaysia
the Philippines
Vietnam
Buddhism
Christianity
Islam
Cambodia
Malaysia
the Philippines
Vietnam
Buddhism: Cambodia, Vietnam
Christianity: the Philippines
Islam: Malaysia
Christianity: the Philippines
Islam: Malaysia
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The Philippines gains independence.
East Timor wins independence.
Indonesia wins independence.
Laos and Cambodia gain independence.
The Philippines gains independence.
East Timor wins independence.
Indonesia wins independence.
Laos and Cambodia gain independence.
Laos and Cambodia gain independence, Indonesia wins independence, The Philippines gains independence, East Timor wins independence.
How does cultural diversity contribute to political challenges in Southeast Asia?
A.
Ethnic and religious groups compete for influence.
B.
Changing climate patterns pose environmental problems.
C.
Urbanization leads to overcrowding with too few services and jobs.
D.
Economic disparity leads to rebellion among poor groups.
A.
Ethnic and religious groups compete for influence.
B.
Changing climate patterns pose environmental problems.
C.
Urbanization leads to overcrowding with too few services and jobs.
D.
Economic disparity leads to rebellion among poor groups.
A. Ethnic and religious groups compete for influence.
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All nations in the region depend on natural resources to supply manufacturing and trade. Vietnam is known for its low-cost
industry, which relies on low-cost labor. Malaysia produces semiconductors for
goods. Indonesia has large rubber and lumber industries. Singapore, located on the Strait of Malacca, has one of the busiest ports in the world and is a center of
.
garmentaerospaceelectronicfarmingfinance
All nations in the region depend on natural resources to supply manufacturing and trade. Vietnam is known for its low-cost
industry, which relies on low-cost labor. Malaysia produces semiconductors for
goods. Indonesia has large rubber and lumber industries. Singapore, located on the Strait of Malacca, has one of the busiest ports in the world and is a center of
.
All nations in the region depend on natural resources to supply manufacturing and trade. Vietnam is known for its low-cost garment industry, which relies on low-cost labor. Malaysia produces semiconductors for electronic goods. Indonesia has large rubber and lumber industries. Singapore, located on the Strait of Malacca, has one of the busiest ports in the world and is a center of finance.
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One cause of the Vietnam War was the policy of
Choose...
coup
collaboration
containment
domino theory
, which the United States used in an effort to stop the spread of Communism.
One cause of the Vietnam War was the policy of
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coup
collaboration
containment
domino theory
, which the United States used in an effort to stop the spread of Communism.
containment
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The best places for agriculture in Southeast Asia can be found in
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river deltas
volcanic mountains
on the mainland, and in areas surrounding
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river deltas
volcanic mountains
on the islands.
The best places for agriculture in Southeast Asia can be found in
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river deltas
volcanic mountains
on the mainland, and in areas surrounding
Choose...
river deltas
volcanic mountains
on the islands.
The best places for agriculture in Southeast Asia can be found in river deltas on the mainland, and in areas surrounding volcanic mountains on the islands.
Which country in Southeast Asia has the world's largest Muslim population?
A.
Cambodia
B.
Indonesia
C.
Malaysia
D.
Philippines
A.
Cambodia
B.
Indonesia
C.
Malaysia
D.
Philippines
B. Indonesia
Which countries in Southeast Asia are ruled by Communist governments? Select the two correct answers.
A.
Cambodia
B.
Laos
C.
Malaysia
D.
Thailand
E.
Vietnam
A.
Cambodia
B.
Laos
C.
Malaysia
D.
Thailand
E.
Vietnam
A. Cambodia and B. Laos.
What are the causes and effects of deforestation? Drag the phrase to the description it matches.
climate change
destruction of rain forest habitat
need for farmland
Causes
Effects
climate change
destruction of rain forest habitat
need for farmland
Causes
Effects
Causes: need for farmland
Effects: destruction of rain forest habitat, climate change
Effects: destruction of rain forest habitat, climate change
What contributed to the spread of new religions and ideas in early civilizations of Southeast Asia?
A.
wars among empires
B.
trade
C.
environmental changes
D.
farming
A.
wars among empires
B.
trade
C.
environmental changes
D.
farming
B. Trade
Which Southeast Asian country has a government that is now democratic but was once authoritarian?
A.
Indonesia
B.
Vietnam
C.
Brunei
D.
Laos
A.
Indonesia
B.
Vietnam
C.
Brunei
D.
Laos
A. Indonesia
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