World Cultures

Unit III: Southeast Asia, Oceania and Australia

Name: Alyssa Barr

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.
China and India are the countrys that influenced Southeast Asia. The Chinese art, technology,
political ideas and ethnic beliefs all helped to form Vietnams culture. Southwest Asian religion
Hinduism and Buddhism spread from India to Southwest Asia. In the development of Asia
there are no boarders, instead they created states organized as rings of power around a
central court.
2. How was the area of Southeast Asia organized and governed during their early history?
In the early history they did not have borders. Instead they had mandalas which was states
that organized rings of power over certain parts of the region.
3. How did this change from 1300-1800?
The way of the regions were didnt change but the complexity of the region was. The trade
has done within the regions was more important than any other time in southeast Asias
history and it held their economy together.
Colonialism and its aftermath
1. What is colonialism?
This was when Europeans came to southeast Asia to try and obtain wealth. This stated
the use of many rules and regulations throughout the region.
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.
First there was more rules and regulations then, colonists set up centralized governments
throughout the region. And people received westernized education.
4. Skillbuilder: Interpreting Maps [p. 706] -- Answer #1 and #2
#1: The French Indochina
#2: Dutch New Guinea
5. What changes came to Southeast Asia during WWII?
Japan arrived and would explore the resources.
6. How was control of the area in Southeast Asia by Japan different than European
control?
Leadership positions.

7. After WWII, Southeast Asia gained their independence differently. Briefly explain this
statement with examples.
Many nations got freedom peacefully without fighting except Indonesia.
An Uneven Economy
1. Southeast Asia has a traditional economy. Explain that statement with specific
examples to back it up.
With lack of industry, they depend on crops like rice since they have very fertile soil.
2. What is ASEAN? How has it helped to create a region within a region?
Association of South Eastern Asia Nations. It promotes growth within 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.
It is Mosaic because many religions are practiced there like Christianity in the Philippines and
Indonesia who are Muslim.
2. Are there more rural or urban communities in this area?
With more rapid urban growth rate, there are more urban cities.
3. Interpret the picture of page 709. What does this scene show about diversity in
Malaysia?
It shows how different people are from one another because of religion and their traditions.
OCEANIA [P. 711-715]
1. Identify these terms and explain their importance in the region:
a. Micronesia- Tiny islands
b. Melanesia- Black islands
c. Polynesia- Many islands
d. Subsistence activities- Activities that the family does for themselves.
e. Copra- Dried meats of coconuts.
f. Taro- Major Crops that has a starchy root and can also be boiled and eaten by itself.
2. What type of migration is happening within Oceania today?
Rapid urban growth is occurring in Oceania right now.

3. How did contact with Europeans and Americans affect the societies of the Pacific Islands?
The traditional roots were taken over by the western ways and Europe and U.S. made the islands
territories and possessions.
4. What is distinctive about Oceania in terms of its languages?
It is one of the most linguistically diverse regions in the world with 1100 of the worlds language
being spoken there.
5. How has modern technology both helped and harmed Oceania?
It is linking all the islands together but its making the people get away from traditional ways of
life.

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

1. What prevents Australia from benefiting completely from its mining industry?
Since many deposits lay in the outback and far from cities it is expensive to build roads and
buildings that are needed for the mine to work.
2. What historic actions demonstrated New Zealanders concern for equal rights and social
welfare?
They granted the right to vote to women of legal ages and gave pensions to senior citizens.
3. What is the major activity conducted in Antarctica?
They did many different things such as mining and producing wool and paper products.