World Cultures

Unit III: Southeast Asia, Oceania and Austrialia

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SOUTHEAST ASIA [Page 705 709]

A Long History of Diversity:
1. In a paragraph, explain how the early history [prior to 1000 AD] was highly diversified.
- Since 111 BC to 939 AD china ruled northern Vietnam. Chinese art,
technology, political ideas, and ethical beliefs shaped Vietnam's culture. Religions
such as Hinduism and Buddhism spread from India and influenced much of Southeast
Asia.
2. How was the area of Southeast Asia organized and governed during their early history?
- Early Southeast Asia was not a bordered area. The states were organized
by mandalas. Mandalas are states organized as rings of power around a central court.
3. How did this change from 1300-1800?
- Five of the most powerful states were starting to begin trade
routes which helped out the economy a lot. Urbanization took place, peninsulas
grew to have about 100,000people in the early 1500s.
Colonialism and its aftermath
1. What is colonialism?
- Colonial rulers set up centralized, bureaucratic governments with
set routines andregulations.
2.

What was the only country in the region that wasnt a colony?
- Siam

3. Identify and explain the three ways colonialism changed Southeast Asia.
- Colonial rulers set up governments, Europeans forced the colonies to
produce commodities that would help Europe's economy, and colonialism has the
unintended effect of sparking nationalism.
4. Skill builder: Interpreting Maps [p. 706] -- Answer #1 and #2
5. What changes came to Southeast Asia during WWII?
-

After the war ended Southeast Asian leaders began to fight for
their independence as separate nations.

6. How was control of the area in Southeast Asia by Japan different than European
control?
- Japanese put south Eastern Asians in leadership roles which gave them
valuable experience.

7. After WWII, Southeast Asia gained their independence differently. Briefly explain
this statement with examples.
- Indonesia had to fight for 4 years to gain their independence.
Indochina suffered turmoil that resulted in the Vietnam war.
An Uneven Economy
1. Southeast Asia has a traditional economy. Explain that statement with specific
examples to back it up.
- They depended mostly on agriculture for income. Rice was their biggest
food crop after the Vietnam War industries, investment and trade were
built because the war ruined the forest.
2. What is ASEAN? How has it helped to create a region within a region?
- ASEAN is the association of Southeast Asian Nations, an alliance that
promotes economic growth and peace in the region.
A Rich Mosaic of Culture
1. How is this area a mosaic of religions? Identify the different religions and where they
are practiced.
- Catholicism, Buddhism, and Hinduism
2. Are there more rural or urban communities in this area?
- There are more rural communities in this area.
3. Interpret the picture of page 709. What does this scene show about diversity in
Malaysia?
- Its a group of women and men standing showing that women and men walk
around and do things together
OCEANIA [P. 711-715]
1. Identify these terms and explain their importance in the region:
a. Micronesia- meaning tiny islands
b. Melanesia- meaning black islands
c. Polynesia- meaning many islands
d. Subsistence activities- activities where a family produces the food clothes and
shelter that they might need
e. Copra- the dried meat of coconuts
f. Taro- a plant with a starchy root
2. What type of migration is happening within Oceania today?
- A lot of people are traveling there to the resources that they need.
3. How did contact with Europeans and Americans affect the societies of the Pacific Islands?

That they had to change the way the islands are because people come to
visits so they have to make hotels and other things that mess up the island

4. What is distinctive about Oceania in terms of its languages?

- They have over 1,100 different languages.
5. How has modern technology both helped and harmed Oceania?
- It helped them by making it bigger and harmed them by not making it urban

AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALIND & ANTARCTICA [P.717-723]

1. What prevents Australia from benefiting completely from its mining industry?
- That they are a British colony and never get full profit.
2. What historic actions demonstrated New Zealanders concern for equal rights and social
welfare?
- The New Zealanders gave women the right to vote.
3. What is the major activity conducted in Antarctica?
- They manifest in fisheries and tourist operations.