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Unit III: Southeast Asia, Oceania and Austrialia

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. That china ruled vietnam. And with all that everything that China had was
what shaped the way that vietnam has now and what they did have. Like art technology and
the political ideas. Last they also got some religions that China gave to them when they had
control of them.
2.

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

history? They were ruled by mandalas which were central courts. And the mandalas is
which split the areas of Southeast Asia.
3.

How did this change from 1300-1800? That urbanizations took place then and many

people started to be in peninsulas.

Colonialism and its aftermath
1.

What is colonialism? that rulers set up governments with routines and

regulations.
2.
3.

What was the only country in the region that wasnt a colony? siam
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.

Skillbuilder: Interpreting Maps [p. 706] -- Answer #1 and #2 they were in the

middle of major colonies. they called it dutch new guinea

5.

What changes came to Southeast Asia during WWII? they fought for the

independence and become there own nations.

6.

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

control? Japan put south asians in leadership roles and that gave them good experiences.
7.

After WWII, Southeast Asia gained their independence differently. Briefly

explain this statement with examples. That indonesia had to fight for 4 years to get there
independence and other fighting lead to the vietnam war.
An Uneven Economy
1.

Southeast Asia has a traditional economy. Explain that statement with specific

examples to back it up. They don't have a lot of industry they make most of the money
from farming and other agricultural things.
2.

What is ASEAN? How has it helped to create a region within a region? It is a

group that promotes economic growth peace

A Rich Mosaic of Culture
1.

How is this area a mosaic of religions? Identify the different religions and where

they are practiced. Catholic, Hinduism, and buddhism.

2.

Are there more rural or urban communities in this area? Rural

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- They are little tiny islands

b.

Melanesia- Mean that they are black islands

c.

Polynesia It is a group of many islands.

d.

Subsistence activities- These are activities of in which they only produce food and

other things
e.

Copra- The dried meats of coconut.

f.

Taro It is a crop that can be eaten many different ways.

2.

What type of migration is happening within Oceania today? That people are going

there to try and get there resources.

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
the 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? That they are

making the cites bigger and not being as urban

AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND & 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? They gave women rights to vote.

What is the major activity conducted in Antarctica?