World Cultures

Name: Adam Lloyd

Unit III: Southeast Asia, Oceania and Australia

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.
There are a few reasons that make this area very diverse. One of those reasons is that it
made the Chinese art, politics, ethnic beliefs, and technology as advanced as it is today.
Another reason is that it spread the beliefs of Hinduism and Buddhism through the world.
And finally it helped keep the role of women equal.

1. How

was the area of Southeast Asia organized and governed during their early

history?
They did not have borders set up. However they had things called Mandalas. The Khmer
Empire was a powerful Mandala.

1. How

did this change from 1300-1800?

There were a lot of things that changed during this time. One of them being the fact that
a lot of areas gave themselves an identity.
Colonialism and its aftermath
1. What is colonialism?
Colonialism is the policy or practice acquiring full or partial political control over another
country occupying it with settlers and economically exploring it.
1. What was the only country in the region that wasnt a colony?
Saim otherwise known as Thailand
1. Identify

and explain the three ways colonialism changed Southeast Asia.

Colonialism allowed them to set up a centralized government. Another thing it allowed

them to do is forced the Europeans to produce things to support and benefit the economy.
It also helped with nationalism.
1. Skillbuilder:

Interpreting Maps [p.

706] -- Answer #1 and #2

1( very close)
2( Dutch nations)
What changes came to Southeast Asia during WWII?
The leaders wanted independence for their nations.
1. How

was control of the area in Southeast Asia by Japan different than

European control?

They put themselves in leadership roles. This was very helpful to other nations in the
surrounding area.
1. After WWII, Southeast Asia gained their independence differently. Briefly
explain this statement with examples.
They went through a war unlike any previous nation.
An Uneven Economy
1. Southeast

Asia has a traditional economy. Explain that statement with

specific examples to back it up.

The people of the region had to use the agriculture to get their money
1. What is ASEAN? How has it helped to create a region within a region?
Association of Southeast Asian Nations. It helped the countries grow rapidly.
A Rich Mosaic of Culture
1. How

is this area a mosaic of religions? Identify the different

religions and

where they are practiced.

There had been a lot of religions started in the area like Buddhism and Hinduism.
1. Are

there more rural or urban communities in this area?

Mostly Rural
1. Interpret

the picture of page 709. What does this scene show about diversity

in Malaysia?
To me it seems like there was a lot of cultural diversity bac at that time. Due to the religious
coverings it seems that they all however are of the same religion

OCEANIA [P. 711-715]

1. Identify

these terms and explain their importance in the region:

1. Micronesia- Tiny islands

2. Melanesia- Black Islands
3. Polynesia- Many (a lot) of islands
4. Subsistence activities- Activities to produce only what one needs.
5. Copra- Coconut meat (dried)
6. Taro- Starchy plant root
1. What type of migration is happening within Oceania today?
Alot of people are movin so their children can receive a good education
1. How

did contact with Europeans and Americans affect the societies of the
Pacific Islands

Now that people want to travel there they have started building hotels and roads.
1. What is distinctive about Oceania in terms of its languages?
There are about 1,100 languages in that area
1. How has modern technology both helped and harmed Oceania?
Urban growth is causing a lot of the people to move to the cities which is damaging to the
culture.
AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALIND & ANTARCTICA [P.717-723]
1. What prevents Australia from benefiting completely from its mining industry?
Alot of the mines are far away from the cities
1. What historic actions demonstrated New Zealanders concern for equal
and social welfare?
Women are allowed to vote
1. What is the major activity conducted in Antarctica?
Research.

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