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World Geo last test

southeast asia

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where is the Rafflesia, the world's largest flower found? indonesia
what is much of southeast Asia haunted by? Colonial past
Signapore has recieved more foreign investment than any other Southeast Asian nation. What type of countries do foreign investors favor? Countries that show economic progress and have few political problems
What made an explosion so loud, people heard it 3,000 miles away? 1883, Krakatoa Volcano
Indonesia is the most populated country in the world that practices the religion of WHAT? Islam
What religion do most people in the Philippines practice? and Why? Catholic Christianity. Because they were a colony of Spain.
What Southeast Asian nation is a major center of finance? Singapore
How high were the tsunami waves triggered by the Krakatoa explosion in 1883, and how many ppl were killed? 120 ft high / 36,000 people were killed
What is the ancient method of farming in the Indonesian island of Bali? What was the 3 advantages of this type of farming? 1. Lets people plant on slopes of hills and mountains 2. Makes irrigation easier (water flows down from high terrace to low). 3. Conserves soil (prevents soil erosion washing down slope).
What Famous river begins in China, crosses several Southeast Asia nations and enters the South China Sea on Vietnam's coast? Mekong River
What is the typical type of house built in many Southeast Asia villages? wood houses built on stils protect against floods
Both Indoesia and the Philippines are archipelagoes. What does that mean? its a set of closely grouped islands
after World War 2, what did Southeast Asian leaders seek? Independence
What valuable tree is harvasted commercially in the deciduous forests of the wet/dry climate zone? Teak
What were 3 ways colonialism changed Southeast Asia? 1. Set up centralized governments with set routines and regulations. 2.Forced colonies to produce commodifies to help Europeans economies.3.Sparked nationalism abd a desire to be independent.
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