Life in Southeast Asia in the seventeenth century was probably better than it was in other parts of Asia during the same time period because
A)the region had a very cool climate.
B)the region's geography provided soils that produced many beneficial products.
C)most of the region was heavily populated.
D)its society was dominated by numerous very large cities.
E)there were no religious conflicts as all the inhabitants were Buddhists.

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The region's geography provided soils that produced many beneficial products, which likely led to a relatively prosperous economy and standard of living compared to other parts of Asia during the same time period. The other options are incorrect: A is incorrect as Southeast Asia is typically hot and humid, not cool; C is incorrect as heavily populated areas may not necessarily equate to a higher standard of living; D is incorrect as large cities may bring about their own set of challenges and problems; and E is incorrect as Southeast Asia has a diverse range of religious beliefs, with Buddhism being just one of them.

Life in Southeast Asia in the Seventeenth Century Was Probably