Southeast Asia Geography and Early Human Settlement

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What was the approximate time when early human hunter-gatherer societies began exploring the coastal areas of Southeast Asia?

3000 BCE

10,000 years ago

40,000 years ago (correct)

5000 BCE

What technology did people from China and Nepal bring with them when they migrated to Southeast Asia?

Boat-building technology

Fishing technology

Gathering technology

Farming technology (correct)

What are the two main geographical sections of Southeast Asia?

Island regions and mountainous regions

Coastal regions and inland regions

River regions and plain regions

Indochina and the Malaysian peninsula (correct)

What was the primary source of food for the island peoples in Southeast Asia?

Fruits from the jungle and fish Signup and view all the answers

How many islands are there in Southeast Asia?

At least 20,000 Signup and view all the answers

What kind of climate do the regions of Southeast Asia primarily have?

Tropical and maritime Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary activity of the people on the mainland of Southeast Asia?

Growing food crops such as rice Signup and view all the answers

What made Southeast Asia an attractive location for traders and merchants?

The presence of shallow seas between islands and predictable monsoon winds Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following had the strongest cultural influence in Southeast Asia?

Indian culture Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the spread of Islam in Indonesia during the 13th century CE?

The spice trade Signup and view all the answers

What was unique about how Southeast Asian cultures adopted influences from other cultures?

They picked and chose what to adopt and not adopt Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the establishment of Dutch colonies in Jakarta and Java?

To control the spice trade Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant example of Indian architecture in Southeast Asia?

The temple city of Angkor Wat Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the blending of Arabic language with native tongues in Southeast Asia?

A language like Malay was formed Signup and view all the answers

What is a legacy of French colonialism in Southeast Asia?

French architecture and names in Indochina Signup and view all the answers

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