Southeast Asia – Chapter 19 OTA: Turn to page 543 in your textbook. Using the Southeast Asia: Political Map, answer the two questions in the Applying Map Skills Box. Write each question.

Southeast Asia – Chapter 19

Life on the Mainland

Myanmar once was called __________. Mountains are located on its ____________ and ___________ borders. About two-thirds of the people _____________. Myanmar provides about 75 percent of the world’s ____________. These forests are decreasing because of ___________. Myanmar is a __________ country.

Myanmar once was called Burma. Mountains are located on its western and eastern borders. About two-thirds of the people farm. Myanmar provides about 75 percent of the world’s teakwood (a high-quality wood with a natural oil substance that resists water and keeps it from warping or cracking). These forests are decreasing because of deforestation. Myanmar is a socialist country.

Thailand was once called __________ and means “__________________”. It is the only Southeast Asian country that has never been a ____________ colony. Thailand is a ____________ ____________ with a king. One of Thailand’s main agricultural exports is _____________. Most manufacturing is located near the capital, ______________. Most Thais practice _____________.

Thailand was once called Siam, and means “land of the free”. It is the only Southeast Asian country that has never been a European colony. Thailand is a Constitutional Monarchy with a king. One of Thailand’s main agricultural exports is rubber. Most manufacturing is located near the capital, Bangkok. Most Thais practice Buddhism.

Laos is covered by ____________. This country is economically ___________. The country has_______________ in only a few cities. The government is ______________, and the people remain ____________ in religion.

Laos is covered by mountains. This country is economically poor. The country has electricity in only a few cities. The government is communists, and the people remain Buddhists in religion.

Cambodia was a rich ____________ country for many years. The economy deteriorated because of harsh ____________ rule and years of ______________ war. The main religion in Cambodia is _______________.

Cambodia was a rich farming country for many years. The economy deteriorated because of harsh communist rule and years of civil war. The main religion in Cambodia is Buddhism.

Vietnam has the largest ___________ in mainland Southeast Asia. Most people belong to the _____________ ethnic group and are ____________ in religion.

Vietnam has the largest population in mainland Southeast Asia. Most people belong to the Vietnamese ethnic group and are Buddhists in religion.

Chapter 19.1 Exit Slip 1. What led to the Vietnam War? 2. In recent years, the Communist leaders in Vietnam have tried to improve the country’s standard of living. How do they hope to do this? Do you think these actions will help? Why or why not?

Southeast Asia – Chapter 19.2 OTA: Copy and answer the following question: “What problems would you expect to find in governing a country of many islands?”

Southeast Asia – Chapter 19.2

I.Indonesia is an ___________ of more than 13,600 island. A.It is made up of __________________ major islands. They are: _______________, _______________ and _______________ B.Indonesia has a ____________ climate. C.Nearly half of Indonesians make a living in _______________. D.Almost half of the people belong to the ________________ ethnic group. E.Indonesia’s main religions are ______________, _______________, ____________ and _________________.

I.Indonesia is an archipelago of more than 13,600 island. A.It is made up of three major islands. They are: Sumatra, Java and Celebes B.Indonesia has a tropical climate. C.Nearly half of Indonesians make a living in agriculture. D.Almost half of the people belong to the Javanese ethnic group. E.Indonesia’s main religions are Islam, Christianity, Buddhism and Hinduism.

Making Connections: Have your ever seen a puppet show? In Indonesia, puppet shows are a very special part of the culture of all people including adults. Turn to page 552 in your textbook. Read the article about Shadow Puppets in Indonesia then copy and answer the three questions at the end of the article.

II. Malaysia is made up of rain forests and ________________. A.Malaysia is one of the world’s leaders in exporting ____________ and __________. B.____________ is the capital and largest city. C.Most people belong to the _____________ ethnic group.

II. Malaysia is made up of rain forests and mountains. A.Malaysia is one of the world’s leaders in exporting rubber and palm oil. B.Kuala Lumpur is the capital and largest city. C.Most people belong to the Malay ethnic group.

III. Singapore includes Singapore Island and _____________ smaller islands. A.It is one of the world’s most productive _______________. B.The city of Singapore has one of the world’s busiest ________________. C.Most of Singapore’s people are ______________.

III. Singapore includes Singapore Island and 58 smaller islands. A.It is one of the world’s most productive economies. B.The city of Singapore has one of the world’s busiest harbors. C.Most of Singapore’s people are Chinese.

IV. Brunei A. About half of the nation’s income comes from ____________ and ______________ exports. B. Brunei’s _____________ makes all political and economic decisions.

IV. Brunei A. About half of the nation’s income comes from oil and natural gas exports. B. Brunei’s Sultan (the king or sovereign leader of a Muslim state) makes all political and economic decisions.

V. The Philippines include about __________ islands A. _____________ ____________ and ___________ cover the landscape. B. Farmers build __________ _________ on the steep mountain slopes. C. The Philippines is the only _____________ country in Southeast Asia.

V. The Philippines include about 7,000 islands A. Volcanic mountains and forests cover the landscape. B. Farmers build terraced fields on the steep mountain slopes. C. The Philippines is the only Christian country in Southeast Asia.

At the order of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, General MacArthur was evacuated from the Philippines in March Given command of Allied forces in the Southwest Pacific area, he directed the successful defense of southeastern New Guinea, and beginning later in 1942, the counteroffensive that ultimately swept the Japanese from the region, leading to his return to the Philippines with the October 1944 invasion of Leyte. Promoted to General of the Army shortly before the end of 1944, MacArthur subsequently oversaw the liberation of the rest of the Philippines. After Japan capitulated in August 1945 General MacArthur presided over the formal surrender ceremonies and, during the next five years, was responsible for demilitarizing the defeated nation and reforming its political and economic life.

General Douglas MacArthur MacArthur returns to the Philippines

Graphic Organizer Turn to page 551 in your textbook. Under the Section 2 Assessment section, answer question number 7

Chapter 19 Assessment On page 554 and 555 of your textbook, answer questions 1 – 21. Write each question and then write the answer.