To arrange the events in chronological order, we can consider the historical context of each event. Here’s the correct order:
- European nations colonized countries in Southeast Asia.
- Europe sent explorers and merchants along the Silk Road and across the Indian Ocean.
- World War II broke out in Europe as well as in East Asia and Southeast Asia.
- Nations in Southeast Asia demanded and won independence.
So the final order is:
- European nations colonized countries in Southeast Asia.
- Europe sent explorers and merchants along the Silk Road and across the Indian Ocean.
- World War II broke out in Europe as well as in East Asia and Southeast Asia.
- Nations in Southeast Asia demanded and won independence.