Question 1

Islam largely replaced Hinduism and Buddhism in Malaysia and Indonesia.

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Islam spread through trade and Muslim merchants in Malaysia and Indonesia from the 13th century onwards, eventually becoming the dominant religion and largely replacing Hinduism and Buddhism.

Question 2

Insular Southeast Asia lies in the tropics.

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Insular Southeast Asia includes countries such as Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia, which are located in the tropical zone.

Question 3

A commercial airliner crashed in Southeast Asia during the late 1990s due to terrible air pollution.

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Question 4

Because the Dutch had used Indonesia largely for its tropical crops and invested little in transportation,health,or education in this country,Indonesia was extremely poor when it gained its independence from the Netherlands in 1949.

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The Dutch did focus primarily on exploiting Indonesia for its valuable resources and did not heavily invest in infrastructure or education, leaving the country in a state of poverty when it gained independence.

Question 5

Fifty years ago,the Philippines was the most highly developed Southeast Asian country and was considered to have a very bright economic future.However,by the 1980s and 1990s the Philippines' economy took a sharp downturn.Explain the factors that contributed to this nation's economic change.

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Question 6

What is the mission of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)?

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ASEAN's mission is to foster regional cooperation and regional coherence among its ten member countries (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam). This includes promoting economic stability and growth, enhancing cultural exchange, and addressing regional challenges such as climate change and terrorism.

Question 7

In Southeast Asia temperatures are high year-round throughout most of the region,and rainfall is generally plentiful,but varies from place to place.

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This statement is true. The tropical climate in Southeast Asia results in high temperatures and abundant rainfall throughout much of the region. However, there may be some variations in rainfall patterns depending on the specific location.

Question 8

What are the three farming patterns that are found in Southeast Asia,and generally where are each of these patterns found?

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Question 9

What is ASEAN's relationship to the United States?

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ASEAN is on friendly terms with the United States, but wants to maintain regional stability by keeping all countries, including the US, from having too much influence in the region. The two have engaged in economic and strategic partnerships, such as the ASEAN-U.S. Strategic Partnership and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).

Question 10

Plantation agriculture in Southeast Asia now often focuses on specialty crops like pineapple or rubber.

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Plantation agriculture in Southeast Asia has shifted from traditional crops like rice and sugarcane to crops like pineapple, rubber, palm oil and cocoa, which are in high demand for export.

Question 11

What are the major environmental issues confronting Southeast Asia? How serious are they,and what steps have been taken to deal with them?

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Question 12

Why was Indonesia so poor when it gained its independence from the Dutch in 1949?

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The Dutch colonialists had not invested in Indonesia's infrastructure, health, or education. They relied mainly on Indonesia's natural resources, especially tropical crops such as rubber, coffee, and tea. Additionally, the colonial authorities had restricted the development of modern industries in Indonesia, hence leading to economic underdevelopment. Therefore, upon gaining independence in 1949, Indonesia had a weak economic foundation.

Question 13

What is(are)the main cause(s)of Burma's (Myanmar's)lack of economic development?

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Burma (Myanmar) has faced significant challenges in its economic development primarily due to internal warfare and problematic economic policies. Internal conflicts have diverted resources away from development and created instability, while the government's economic policies have often been inefficient or counterproductive, hindering growth and investment.

Question 14

Swidden agriculture restores soil nutrients allowing people to settle in one place for an extended period of time.

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Swidden agriculture, also known as slash-and-burn or shifting cultivation, involves clearing a piece of land by cutting and burning the vegetation, then farming it for a few years until the soil's fertility declines, at which point the cultivator moves on to a new area. This practice does not allow people to settle in one place for an extended period of time because the soil's nutrients are quickly depleted, necessitating the move to a new location to allow the old one to regenerate over several years.

Question 15

Within Southeast Asia,transmigration is most commonly practiced in Indonesia.

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Transmigration is a government policy of Indonesia which involves the migration of people from densely populated areas of Indonesia to less populous areas. It is mainly practiced in Indonesia.

Question 16

Describe the monsoon climates of Southeast Asia.

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Question 17

What country has Vietnam primarily emulated as it works to improve its economy?

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Vietnam has primarily emulated China as it works to improve its economy, adopting similar strategies of opening up to foreign investment and manufacturing-led growth.

Question 18

Vietnam is the most urbanized country in Southeast Asia,and is 95 percent urbanized.

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Vietnam is not the most urbanized country in Southeast Asia, and its urbanization rate is around 36.6% as of 2021, according to the World Bank.

Quiz 13: Southeast Asia