World Cultures

Unit South East Asia, Oceania, and Antartica

Name:___________________________
Block:_______

Exploring a European Country Research Activity

Instructions: Using the Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life (found through the library database Gale
Virtual Reference Library; username and password is colonials), research a South East Asian nation of interest to you (see
pg. 684-687 from the intro assignment to help you) and complete the items below thoughtfully and completely. Be prepared
to share what youve learned with your peers.
1. To what extent was this country ruled by others? Use evidence to support your answer.

2. Which 20th century events had the greatest influence on this country? Choose two events and explain their impact.

3. Identify the following:

Topic
Well known cities, regions, or
landforms

Details

Relative size (size in relationship to

another place)
Description of natural environment

Population size
Degree of diversity
(1=homogenous; 10=very diverse)
with explanation
Languages/Alphabets

4. How does folklore influence the peoples worldview or actions? Explain your answer using specific details.

5. What religion(s) is practiced in this country, and how does it impact the people?

6. Are rites of passage in this country similar to or different from rites of passage in the U.S.? Explain your answer using
specific pieces of evidence.

7. What tips on interpersonal behavior might you give to an American who is about to travel to this country? Provide at
least three.

8. Is the standard of living in this country better, worse, or about the same as that of the U.S.? Justify your answer with at
least three pieces of evidence.

9. Is family important in this country? Why or why not? Use specific details in your response.

10. Does this country have distinctive traditional clothing? Explain your answer citing specific details.

11. How has globalization impacted food and diet in this country? Explain your answer using specific facts.

12. How might your educational experience in this country differ from the schooling you receive in the U.S.?

13. What cultural influences or accomplishments is this country best known for? List and describe at least three.

14. Summarize the overall economy of this country in 2-3 sentences.

15. How do people of this country spend their leisure time? List at least five activities. Would you want to live there?

16. List (in order of significance) what you feel are the three biggest problems that this country needs to resolve.

17. Are all people treated equally in this country? Why or why not? Explain your answer using specific evidence.