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Social Studies Notes
Southeast Asia Notes
Term | Definition |
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archipelago | a large group of islands. |
domino theory | says that if one country fell to communism, other countries nearby would follow like falling dominoes. |
Wats | Buddhist temples that also serve as monasteries |
Human rights | rights that all people deserve such as rights to equality and justice. |
Klongs | canals used for transportation and trade in Thailand. |
kampong | a village or city district with traditional houses built on stilts. |
Free ports | ports that place few if any taxes on goods. |
sultan | the supreme ruler of a Muslim country. |