1. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer. Southeast Asia 25 __ 1.slab of rock that makes up the earth’s crust __ 2.strip of land cut out of a hillside __ 3.narrow body of water that runs between two land areas __ 4.the widespread cutting of trees __ 5.place where shipped goods are not taxed A.free port B.deforestation C.plate D.strait E.terraced field F.civil war G.socialism H.precious gems Define Match the terms on the right with their definitions on the left. E D B A C

2. Southeast Asia 25 __ 6.stones such as rubies, sapphires, and jade __ 7.war fought between groups within a country __ 8.economic system in which the government owns many businesses A.free port B.deforestation C.plate D.strait E.terraced field F.civil war G.socialism H.precious gems Define Match the terms on the right with their definitions on the left. F G H Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer.

3. Southeast Asia 25 Section 1 Life on the Mainland Economics What products do workers in Thailand make? Thailand produces cement, textiles, computers, and electrical appliances. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer.

4. Southeast Asia 25 Section 1 Life on the Mainland Culture What are wats? Wats are Buddhist temples in Thailand. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer.

5. Southeast Asia 25 Section 1 Life on the Mainland Economics What countries have poor economies because of recent conflict? Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam have poor economies. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer.

6. Southeast Asia 25 Section 1 Life on the Mainland Economics How is Vietnam trying to improve its economy? Vietnam is trying to improve the economy by opening the country to Western ideas, businesses, and tourists and by loosening government control of the economy. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer.

7. Southeast Asia 25 Section 2 Diverse Island Cultures Economics How do nearly half of the people of Indonesia make a living? Half of the people in Indonesia make a living by farming. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer.

8. Southeast Asia 25 Section 2 Diverse Island Cultures Location How does location make Indonesia a center of trade? Because Indonesia sits in the midst of several seas and near the Pacific and Indian Oceans, it is a convenient point from which to ship goods. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer.

9. Southeast Asia 25 Section 2 Diverse Island Cultures Government Why does Indonesia have many political parties? Indonesia has many political parties because of all the ethnic groups on the islands. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer.

10. Southeast Asia 25 Section 2 Diverse Island Cultures Location Why is the Strait of Malacca important? It is a transportation corridor between the Indian Ocean and the Java Sea. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer.

11. Southeast Asia 25 Section 2 Diverse Island Cultures Economics What economic activity is important in Singapore besides its shipping industry? Manufacturing is important in Singapore. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer.

12. Southeast Asia 25 Section 2 Diverse Island Cultures Economics What resources have made Brunei wealthy? Oil and natural gas have made Brunei wealthy. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer.

13. Southeast Asia 25 Section 2 Diverse Island Cultures Culture How does religion show Spanish influence in the Philippines? Most of the people are Roman Catholic, as in Spain. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer.