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Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia . Warm-up 4/7- What countries are part of Southeast Asia? . Physical Geography . One of the most populous and diverse regions in the world The land is defined by oceans and mountains which cause isolation Climate is tropical-humid throughout the year Monsoons affect this area

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Southeast Asia

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  1. Southeast Asia

  2. Warm-up 4/7- What countries are part of Southeast Asia?

  3. Physical Geography • One of the most populous and diverse regions in the world • The land is defined by oceans and mountains which cause isolation • Climate is tropical-humid throughout the year • Monsoons affect this area • Major cities are port cities- reflect the regions ties to global trade

  4. Physical Geography • The region is divided into two sub regions: • Mainland and island nations • Mainland nations include: Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam • The Malaysia peninsula is on the southern edge • Malaysia straddles the mainland and the island of Borneo. • The island nations include: Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, and East Timor • Most people in this region rely on agriculture and live in rural areas. • The region is located along the Ring of Fire- which affects settlement in the region

  5. Warm-up 4/8 • Today’s warm-up is not a quote, but still answer the following question on Tuesday on your warm-up paper. • How does the physical environment and location of resources determine and affect where people live in Southeast Asia?

  6. Natural Disasters • #1- Volcano • Location- Indonesia • East Java- The most populated island here • Effects- Killed three people, destroyed homes, canceled flights, and evacuated many people

  7. Natural Disasters • #2- Tsunami • Location- Banda Aceh- a city in Indonesia • Effects- It was triggered by a 9.1 magnitude earthquake • Hit Banda Aceh the hardest • Wiped out 1/3 of the city • Everything was flattened • Killed over 200,000 people • Displaced more than 500,000

  8. Natural Disasters • #3- Typhoon • Location- Philippines • Effects- Killed approximately 10,000 people • Collapsed buildings

  9. Assignment • Create a t-chart to analyze the benefits and challenges to living in Southeast Asia.

  10. Warm-up 4/9

  11. Warm-up 4/9 • What landmark is this? • WatArun- it is a Buddhist temple • Where is it located? • Bangkok, Thailand • Which culture created it? • Built during the Ayutthaya period by the Thai people • Why/when was this landmark created? Why is it happening? • Built in the 17th century and it was built as a Buddhist temple 5. What defining characteristics standout to you?

  12. Warm-up 4/10 • Write down 10 things you see/hear in the video.

  13. Warm-up 4/11 • What are political and economic influences in Southeast Asia?

  14. Southeast Asia • Empires- • Influences from China and India • China ruled Vietnam from 111B.C. to A.D. 939 • Chinese art, technology, political ideas, and ethical beliefs shaped Vietnam’s culture • Hinduism and Buddhism spread from India and influenced the religion and art in Southeast Asia • Southeast Asia did keep some of its own traditions

  15. Southeast Asia • Empires • Early Southeast Asia had mandalas- states organized as rings of power around a central court • The Khmer Empire was a powerful mandala that lasted roughly from the 9th to the 15th centuries in what is now Cambodia

  16. Southeast Asia • Empires • From 1300-1800 Southeast Asia had five powerful states • Trade within the region was important to their economies • Urbanization took place during this time • Spice trade- routes establishment of trading ports (coastal areas)

  17. Southeast Asia • Colonialism • A lot of Europeans began to arrive in Southeast Asia in 1509 • They used various business methods to take over much of Southeast Asia’s trade • By the 20th century, Europeans had made most of Southeast Asia into colonies • 1st- colonial rulers set up centralized governments with set routines and regulations • 2nd- They forced the colonies to produce commodities that would help Europe

  18. Southeast Asia • Independence • Japan occupied Southeast Asia during WWII • After the war ended, Southeast Asia leaders sought for independence • Indochina- A French colony made up of Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, tried for a long to time to gain independence • Vietnam defeated the French in 1954 and gained independence for Cambodia, Laos, North Vietnam, and South Vietnam

  19. Southeast Asia • Independence • The United States became involved in South Vietnam to prevent takeover by Communist North Vietnam • The conflict was called the Vietnam War • The U.S. withdrew in 1973 and in 1975 South Vietnam surrendered and Vietnam became on country ruled by Communists • Communists took over Cambodia and Laos that year as well

  20. Warm-up 4/14- make two conclusions based on this map

  21. Warm-up 4/15 • Think about the chart we completed last Friday- What political and economic factors have influenced Southeast Asia? • Describe in five complete sentences.

  22. Southeast Asia • Agriculture is the main economic activity • Several nations began to industrialize in the 1960’s, but industry is unevenly distributed across the region

  23. Southeast Asia • Traditional Economies • The people of Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam depend mostly on agriculture for income • Rice is the most important crop • Political turmoil in Cambodia and Myanmar block growth

  24. Southeast Asia • The Vietnam War • Indochina- a French colony made up of Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam • The Vietnamese defeated the French in 1954 which won independence for Cambodia, Laos, North Vietnam, and South Vietnam • The U.S. became involved in South Vietnam to prevent its takeover by Communist North Vietnam

  25. Southeast Asia • Industry and Finance • Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand have more highly developed economies than others in the region • Processing of agricultural products is the chief industry • Other industries include the production of textiles, clothing, and electronic products

  26. Southeast Asia • Singapore does have a huge finance industry • Energy sources and mining are significant • Many nations participate free enterprise system, free trade associations

  27. Southeast Asia • Culture • Religions diversity • Southeast Asia has a lot of religious diversity • Buddhism is widespread • Philippines is mostly Catholic • Indonesia and Brunei are mostly Muslim • Some Southeast Asians practice Hinduism, others follow traditional local beliefs

  28. Southeast Asia • Buddhism and Hinduism have influenced the region’s sculpture and architecture • Southeast Asia is also famous for its performing arts and literature • Thailand and Indonesia have traditional forms of dance • In Vietnam poetry is highly respected

  29. Southeast Asia • Changing Lifestyles • Many Southeast Asians follow traditional ways however, a growing number of people are moving to cities and leading more modern lives • The villages • People live in wood houses built on stilts for protection against floods • Roofs are usually made of thatch • Some wealthy families have tin roofs • Some villagers still wear traditional clothing • Modern conveniences are starting to change village life

  30. Southeast Asia • Changing Lifestyles • The Cities • Kuala Lampur, Malaysia and Singapore are examples of bustling cities with towering skyscrapers and modern business districts • Most people here live in apartments • Housing shortage for people migrating to cities for jobs • Many live in makeshift shacks in slums

  31. Questions 4/15 • How did China and India influence Southeast Asia? • How did the Vietnam War affect the economy? • What is village life like in Southeast Asia? • How has ASEAN helped to create a region within a region?

  32. Warm-up 4/16

  33. What landmark is this? • Angkor Wat • Where is it located? • Cambodia • Which culture created it? • Hinduism- specifically the Khmer Empire • Why/when was this landmark created? Why is it happening? • It is a temple for Hinduism then became a Buddhist temple. It was built in the 12th century. • What defining characteristics standout to out to you? • It is the largest religious monument in the world

  34. Warm-up 4/17 • What has influenced culture in Southeast Asia? • You can just make a list for today.

  35. Warm-up 4/18 • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg-6whkbZXs • Come up with 10 ways people adapt to the environment in the video.

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