1. UNIT 8
SOUTHEAST ASIA

2. B. Indian invaders brought Buddhism to the region and forced many to
QUESTION 1
How has the history of the region contributed to the percentage practicing Buddhism today?
A. Traders and travelers from South Asia brought their religious beliefs with them.
B. Indian invaders brought Buddhism to the region and forced many to
convert.
C. Buddhism began in Cambodia and spread to neighboring nations of
the region.
D. European traders brought Buddhism from India to the coastal nations of Southeast Asia.

3. How have recent conflicts in Southeast Asia affected immigrants?
QUESTION 2
How have recent conflicts in Southeast Asia affected immigrants?
F. The United States accepted many additional immigration from the region.
G. The United States suspended all immigration from the region.
H. Many people living along the coastline moved farther inland.
J. Many people in the countryside moved into the cities.

4. The development of the Southeast Asia region has been greatly
QUESTION 3
The development of the Southeast
Asia region has been greatly
influenced by all of the following
EXCEPT —
A. conquests by European nations
B. lack of culture
C. trade
D. civil war

5. F. Singapore has easy access to fresh water.
QUESTION 4
Use the map and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following questions. Map on page 3.
How did the geography of the region contribute to the decision of British traders to establish the Port of Singapore in 1819?
F. Singapore has easy access to fresh water.
G. Singapore experiences a mild, dry climate.
H. Singapore is ideally located along shipping routes.
J. Singapore has flat, grassy land that can support tea production.

6. Which letter indicates the nation of Indonesia?
QUESTION 5
Use the map and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following questions. Map on page 3.
Which letter indicates the nation of
Indonesia?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

7. QUESTION 6
Use the map and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following questions. Map on page 4.
How did this undersea earthquake most affect the region?
F. The pattern of ocean currents was altered.
G. A new volcanic island formed near Sumatra.
H. Nations near the epicenter had severe earthquake damage.
J. Coastlines along the Indian Ocean experienced a severe tsunami.

8. QUESTION 7
Which natural resource do many
nations of Southeast Asia have in
abundance?
A. coal
B. silver
C. timber
D. uranium

9. QUESTION 8
How does the summer monsoon season benefit the region of Southeast Asia?
F. It provides plentiful rains for rice fields.
G. It calms ocean waves to provide for good fishing conditions.
H. It prevents the approach of typhoons from the Pacific Ocean.
J. It has strong winds that clear out cloudy skies for months of sunshine.

10. QUESTION 9
The location of this area on the _________ and Pacific Oceans causes several potential natural
disasters which people need to adapt to, including _________, large scale erosion, and typhoons.
Which words best complete the
sentence?
A. Indian…ocean currents
B. Indian…monsoons
C. Atlantic…monsoons
D. flood plain…fires

11. QUESTION 10
Use the images ON PAGE 6 and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
How have these traditional homes been adapted to the environment of the region?
F. They are built on stilts to avoid flooding.
G. They are built from sundried mud bricks.
H. They are easily mobile to follow traveling animal herds.
J. They are painted brightly to keep the interiors cool during the

12. QUESTION 11
Which economic activity dominates the region of Southeast Asia?
A. agriculture
B. service industries
C. research and development
D. manufacturing

13. QUESTION 12
Use the passage and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following (3) three questions. Follow along ON your test copy on PAGE 7.
How has the government of Indonesia changed from the leadership of Suharto to today?
F. from a tribal government to a confederation
G. from a monarchy to a constitutional republic
H. from an unlimited government to a limited government
J. from a socialist government to a democratic government

14. government and Indonesia's government today?
QUESTION 13
Which comparison accurately describes the differences between the characteristics of Suharto's
government and Indonesia's government today?
A. Suharto's government allowed freedom of speech, while Indonesia's government today puts critics in jail.
B. Suharto's government did not protect the rights of the people, while Indonesia's government today is acting to protect those rights.
C. Suharto's government was restricted by the constitution, while Indonesia's government today no longer uses a constitution.
D. Suharto's government used elections to choose leaders, while Indonesia's government today is ruled by an unelected

15. QUESTION 14
Which reason best explains the
result of Suharto's limitation of the
human rights of his enemies?
F. He was able to gain personal wealth.
G. He was able to establish a new constitution.
H. He was able to keep control of the government.
J. He was able to introduce new democratic reforms.

16. QUESTION 15
Which nation has recently
experienced almost 50 years of
harsh control by a small group of
military leaders?
A. Brunei
B. Thailand
C. Myanmar
D. the Philippines.

17. QUESTION 16
Which nation is a constitutional
republic with an elected president
and legislature?
F. Thailand
G. North Korea
H. Myanmar
J .The Philippines

18. QUESTION 17
Use the table ON PAGE 9 and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
Which description best summarizes voting differences between the two nations?
A. The Constitution of Thailand does not allow voting, while the U.S. Constitution permits elections.
B. There are fewer voting requirements of American citizens in the U.S. Constitution than Thai citizens in the Constitution of Thailand.
C. Most officials in Thailand are appointed by the king, while most officials in the United States are directly elected by voters.
D. Voters in Thailand directly elect all government leaders, while the electoral college in the United States appoints government leaders.

19. QUESTION 18
Use the image ON PAGE 10 and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
Why is Angkor Wat prominently displayed on the flag of Cambodia?
F. It is a symbol of Cambodia's monarchy.
G. It is a symbol of the long religious and political history of the people of Cambodia.
H. It is a symbol of Cambodia's commitment to economic reforms and industrialization.
J. It is a symbol of Cambodian democracy because it is the meeting place of the elected legislature.

20. QUESTION 19
The center of the religion of Islam is the nation of Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia has over 24 million followers of Islam, while Indonesia is the largest Islamic nation, with over 200 million followers. How was Islam brought from Saudi Arabia to Indonesia?
A. Arabic invaders conquered the native Indonesian population almost 1000 years ago.
B. Arabic traders who arrived by ship spread Islam to the native Indonesian population.
C. Telecommunications technology like radio and television brought the message of Islam to the Indonesian population.
D. Indonesian political leaders who were converted to Islam after traveling to Saudi Arabia required the population to become Islamic as well.

21. QUESTION 20
Use the maps ON PAGE and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following
three questions.
According to the map set, which of the following is true of the region’s natural resources?
F. It may be difficult to access natural resources inland due, in part, to the rainforest that prevents easy transportation.
G. Most of the region’s natural resources are found around the coast of the various land masses.
H. The area has natural resources that are sources of energy for the region.
J. All of the above are true.

22. QUESTION 21
If the Dutch still controlled the
territories shown on the map, the
natural resource they would want
greatest access to is —
A. coal
B. oil
C. natural gas
D. forest products

23. QUESTION 22
According to the maps, one might
expect to find all of the following in
the area EXCEPT —
F. French architecture
G. historic photos of an American presence
H. Italian customs
J. records of British trade