1. Chapter 26 : Southeast Asia
7th Grade Social Studies

2. Section 1: Physical Geography Section 2: History and Culture
CHAPTER 26
Southeast Asia
Section 1: Physical Geography
Section 2: History and Culture
Section 3: Mainland Southeast Asia Today
Section 4: Island Southeast Asia Today

3. Locate Indochina Peninsula Malay Peninsula Philippines Irian Jaya
Borneo
Java
Sumatra
Mekong River
Malay Archipelago X X X X X
New Guniea

4. Main Ideas
The region’s highest mountains are found in Northern Myanmar.
The largest cities are found in or near the region’s five major rivers.
Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia are the world’s largest producers of rubber.

5. Why Study Southeast Asia?
The economies of some Pacific Rim countries are so fast-growing and investments are interwoven with the U.S. and can effect our stock market.
The Vietnam War has affected the American consciousness. Our experiences there continue to affect U.S. policies and actions, particularly regarding the military
The struggle of East Timor to win independence from Indonesia required the assistance of a UN peacekeeping force.

6. Vocabulary Mainland - A region or country’s main landmass
Archipelago (ahr-kuh-PE-luh-goh) A large group of islands

7. Vocabulary
refugees People who flee to another country, usually for economic or political reasons

8. Vocabulary
klongs Canals throughout Bangkok, Thailand

9. Vocabulary
kampongs A traditional village in Indonesia; also the term for crowded slums around Indonesia’s large cities
sultan The supreme ruler of a Muslim country

10. Links
Krakatoa A site featuring a map of the ocean floor where one of the most powerful volcanic explosions occured. Krakatoa is located near a region where the Indo-Australian plate subducts under the Eurasian plate. Web site by University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

11. Links Exploring the Deep Ocean Floor
Abundant and unusual sea life has been discovered around deep ocean hot springs. This site describes some of the discoveries made since Web site by: USGS

12. Physical Geography SECTION 1 SOUTHEAST ASIA Physical Features
Vegetation and Wildlife
Climates
Resources
Indochina and Malay Peninsulas, Malay Archipelago, the Philippine Islands, five major river systems, and some mountains
tropical, with seasonal monsoons
rain forest, rhinoceroses, orangutans, tigers, and elephants
forests, rich farmland, tin, iron ore, oil, gas

13. Section 2: History and Culture

14. Main Ideas
The Khmer Empire was the most advanced of the region’s societies.

15. Main Idea
The Europeans influenced the region’s history and culture by controlling the region and introducing new languages, religions, and foods.

16. Links Sculpture of Angkor and Cambodia
A site which provides the opportunity to navigate through the exhibition galleries at the National Gallery of Art. Select objects for larger image views, close-up details, and more information from a virtual docent. Web site by National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC

17. INFLUENCES ON SOUTHEAST ASIA
SECTION 2
History and Culture
INFLUENCES ON SOUTHEAST ASIA
Various governments (communist, democratic, etc.)
Settlers from China and India
Khmer Empire
Europeans

18. Sec 3: Mainland Southeast Asia Today

19. Main Ideas
Most Mainland Asians live in rural areas, particularily in fertile river valleys and deltas because most are farmers.
Many people are moving to cities to look for work.
Thailand has the strongest economy because of its rich natural resources.

20. Links
Rubber Production A photo essay showing the tapping of rubber trees, collection of latex, and processing of raw rubber. Web site by: Illinois State University

21. Links Lao People’s Democratic Republic
A photo essay. Subjects are a New Year's Festival in Luang Phabang, a festival in That Luang, Vientiane and vicinity, Wat Xieng Khuan, and Buddha images. Web site by: Toru Ota

22. • near rice-growing areas
SECTION 3
Mainland Southeast Asia Today
RURAL LIFE
BOTH
URBAN LIFE
• in remote hill and mountain villages
• most people live here
• has businesses
• crowded, smoggy, noisy
• important shipping areas
• near major rivers
• near rice-growing areas

23. Sec 4: Island Southeast Asia Today
Shadow Puppets

24. Main Ideas
The region’s largest city is Jakarta. Manila and Kuala Lumpur are important to their countries because they are capital cities, and centers of industry, commerce and transportation.

25. Main Idea
Indonesia was once called the Spice Islands because of the many spices there. The Netherlands once controlled Indonesia.

26. Links Orangutan Foundation International
The organization was created in 1986 by scientist and conservationist Dr. Birute Galdikas. On this site, you can meet the Orangutan of the Month, learn fascinating facts, hear the long call of an adult male, hear Dr. Galdikas, and find maps and satellite images of Borneo. Web site by: Orangutan Foundation International

27. Island Southeast Asia Today
SECTION 4
Island Southeast Asia Today
MAJOR CITY
IMPORTANT FEATURE
Jakarta
largest city, many kampongs
Singapore
modern, clean, low crime rate, strict laws
Manila
capital of Philippines, major seaport
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia’s capital, cultural and business center

29. Chapter Wrap-Up CHAPTER 26
1. What peninsulas and archipelagos make up Southeast Asia?
2. Where will you find the highest mountains in Southeast Asia?
3. What factors have slowed economic progress in mainland Southeast Asia?
4. What resources are important to the economies of the region?
5. How did European countries influence Southeast Asia?