Southeast Asia Unit

Study Guide

Ch.  29-31

 

  1. Define the following:

 

Cordillera                         primate city

Archipelago                      maritime

Monsoon                          indigenous

Deforestation                   interdependent

Arable                               cash crop

 

2.  Briefly describe the major climate regions of Southeast Asia.

  1.  Name the countries that are a part of mainland Southeast Asia.  Briefly characterize Southeast Asian islands.
  2. Where is tin produced in large quantities?
  3. Describe the Southeast Asian economy including a list of the major imports and exports for each region.
  4. How has industrialization affected the region?
  5. Is most of the agriculture subsistence or commercial?
  6. Explain the balance between agriculture and industrialization that the Southeast Asian government is trying to promote.
  7. Describe the physical geography of Southeast Asia.
  8. Southeast Asian history has been dominated by political conflicts.  Explain.
  9. Describe early Southeast Asian art and literature.
  10. What is a tsunami?
  11. Briefly summarize the deadliest natural disaster to ever occur in Southeast Asia.
  12. Many Southeast Asian countries have seen a trend towards urbanization.  Explain.
  13. What problems have developed as a result of this?
  14. How is Singapore unique in this respect?
  15. Explain the balance between agriculture and industrialization that the Southeast Asian government is trying to promote.