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Geography 101 with Gripshover at University of Tennessee - Knoxville

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By: Bentley Elizabeth Lazenby
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World Regional Geography: Global Patterns, Local Lives (with Subregions)
Created: 2009-05-03
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What is the domino theory?

the domino theory considered a regional issue of southeast asia.

it is the theory that the nations in southeast asia would fall like dominoes to communism if one of two of the countries falls.

what is the changing role of labor in reference to regional issues in southeast asia?

people are migrating to urban areas (more jobs being created there); major textiles & clothing exports are becomming big

how is southeast asia's management of the tropical environment?

the tropical environment is being depleted by the desire for products to be made to ship/sell to the US and abroad

what is a fragmented state?

when many nations spread out over a large area & many different islands of different sizes which makes a national identity difficult which poses challanges to national unity

Name some of the physical geography of the region of southeast asia:

Pacific Ring of fire -prone to earthquakes & Tsunamis

Islands stretched out over large area

water transportation

cultural diffusion/trade through region

land bridges -large sections connected when oceans were lower

Wallacea Trench -cuts through region (sea) east of Java & Borneo

What countries were connected to mainland Asia (Sundaland)?

Sumatra, Java, Borneo

what is mainland Asia also referred to as?

Sundaland

name the nations that make up southeast asia?

indonesia; philippines; malaysia; vietnama; cambodia; burma; laos; timor leste (E. Timor); Brunei; Singapore

what is Timor Leste also reffered to as?

East Timor

Name some of the problems with Laos:

lousy government (regressive)

one of poorest nations in the region

people suffer

land-locked

What island wants to break away from Indonesia? (become independent)

Sumatra

what was the epicenter of earthquake that spurred the 2004 tsunami??

Sumatra (part of Indonesia)

What is the most densely populated island in Indonesia?

Java

True or False:

in southeast asia, the area south of the ITCZ recieves less moisture?

false.. it recieves lots

true or false?

in southeast asia, the area north of the ITCZ recieves less moisture?

true

What southeast asia nations is "Green is Good" climate in?

Burma, Northern Laos, and Vietnam

does southeast asia have a wet monsoon climate?

yes

name some of the environmental concers of Southeast Asia? (hint: think tropical rain forests)

1) accelerated decomposition in tropical region

2) poor soil fertility

3) removal of trees -> land barren, bad for farming

4) loss of forests

in southeast asia what are the reasons for loss of forests?

clearing land for agriculture ("shifting cultivation")

pressures on land (more people)

agribusiness (planting palm oil trees, a major export)

harvesting for consumer market for cheap furniture- feeds factories in China, sell furniture to US & Europe, made more economical by self-assembly

name the colonizers of Southeast Asia:

Islamic empire; Portuguese; Spanish; Dutch; British; French; Thailand (Siam); United States

who were the earliest eurupean visitors to southeast asia?

Portuguese

who colonized Indonesia as "spice islands?"

the Dutch

what ran Dutch colonies?

the Dutch East India Company

What explosion in 1883 was one of the most extreme natural events in the world? (hint: heard in Africa, changed landscape & culture of region; while under Dutch rule; 1st natural disaster to be covered by world-wide news)

Karakatoa Eruption

what was the first natural disaster to be covered by the world wide news?

Karakatoa Eruption

what rain the British colonies?

British East India Company

why did the British want to control the Malay Peninsula & the Strait of Malacca?

most favorable route to china

what was French Indochina?

Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia

where did the term "orientals" come from and what did it mean?

the French; was a demeaning term to describe people of the area

what was the only country in southeast Asia not to be colonized by the Europeans?

Thailand (Siam)

who did the US have as a colony?

the Philippines

where is the war memorial that's columns are inscribed with last letters sent home by soliders killed in action?

Colombus, Indiana

What city in southeast asia is 100% Urban?

Singapore

what are the least concentrated places in southeast asia?

Borneo; Highlands of Indo-China Peninsula; West Papau

Where are the fertility rates highest in southeast asia?

philippines, malaysia

where are the fertility rates lowest in southeast asia?

singapore

True or False:

HIV/AIDS is a problem for the region of southeast Asia.

true

what country is known for "sex tourism"?

Thailand

what city in Thailand is the economic center of Thailand?

Bangkok

what is sex tourism?

buisnessmen from abroada visit to get sexual fantasies fulfilled (began visiting just for this purpose)

sex tourism has contributed to what epidemic in Thailand?

rapid spreada of HIV/AIDS

what two regulations does the sex tourism industry in Thailand have? why?

1) must wear protection; 2) sex education

to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic

what is a primate city?

dominates a country/region

in southeast asia, related to migration, what are push-pull factors?

push factors: driving ppl out of a region

pull factors: what lures people into urban regions

where does the southeast asia maid trade take place (from where and to where are they sent?)

from India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Phillipines to Saudia Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, UAE, Bruenei, Hong Kong, and Japan

what east asian island are nurses comming to work in Europe & US from?

Phillippines

Who are the Vietnamese Boat People?

helped the US during the Vietnam war; left vietnam to avoid repercussions (many died in mirgration)

what did the Indonesian government do to deal with Java & Bali being overcrowded? (think trail of tears)

relocated millions to other islands through forced resettlement; also forced assimilation of local tribes by relocation of Javanese

what are the 6 religions found in southeast asia? (hint: 5 major, 2 more localy)

Christian; Islam; Buddhist; Hindu; Confucian & Taoist, Animist (Animism)

what are Animist? (Animism)

indigenous people; often incoporates aspects of Hinduism, Buddhism, and/or Christianity

What are some enviornmental issues of southeast asia?

deforestation: faster than in the amazon

Strip minning -> pollution washing off mountains into streams

Urban pollution from overcrowded streets & solid waaste disposal

what are some of the impacts from southeast asia's environmental problems?

pollution, acid rain, loss of rainforest, etc

what countries of today made up French Indochina?

Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia

what country is doing best economically in southeast asia? whats their main exports?

Vietnam; shrimp exports

what country in southeast asia is doing worst economically?

Loas (the lousy country)

What is one of Cambodia's main economic resources?

tourism

what is the Bamboo Railroad?

people make their own railroad cars

what is the Khmer Rouge?

killing of educated people in Cambodia -tried to get rid of everything modern, depopulated cities...

what is the City of Bombay now called?

Mumbai

what was Mumbai previously known as?

City of Bombay

What is Madras now called?

Chennai

what was Chennai previously called?

Madras.

What is Calcutta now called? (hint: spelling)

Kolkatta

what was Kolkatta formerly called? (hint: spelling)

Calcutta

What is the Ganges River now called?

Ganga River

the Ganga River used to be called what?

the Ganges River

what is the Indian Diaspora?

all of the people from the orgin ofSouth Asian living abroad (moved and was born)

What is the Indian-Australian Plate?

carries India; broke off edge of Africa, drited, collided with Eurasian Plate and develop into today's Asia

What is South Asia prone to?

earthquakes (often devestating)

whats the climate like during winter in S.E. Asia?

heavy rains (wet monsoons)

what does ITCZ stand for?

intertropical convergence zone

what is the ITCZ?

amplifies abudance of rainfall when air masses moving South from N. Hemisphere coverge neara the eqauator & produce continuous percepitation as weather rises & cools

when is the cruelest time weather-wise in S.E. Asia? (hint: end of winter season)

why?

April/May

heat is ridic (temps above 100); tornadoes wreak havoc; hunger issue

what is the "time of the river" and why is it called that?

mid June; the time it rains so much in South East Asia that some places flood for up to 3 months; goats & cows become aquatic; chickens placed in baskets on roofs; boats loaded w/ valuable & tied to homes

what 3 things are major influences on South Asia's climate? (hint: 2 are yearly, 1 is irregular)

monsoons & ITCZ, El Nino

what produces the large amount of snow & ice in the Himalayas?

monsoons

what are the 3 major rivers in South East Asia?

Indus; Ganga; Brahmaputra

_______ and _______ of different cultural, religious, social, political, elements has given South Asia a level of cultural diversity few other world regions cana equal.

mergining and blending

what is the Harappa Culture?

also known asa the Indus Valley Civilization; the first substantial settled agricultural community

who are the Ayrians?

first recorded invasions; moved into Indus Valley from China; many believe help instituted some of early elements of classical Hinduism.

what is the Caste System?

divides society into hereditary hierarchal categories.

Who are the Mughals?

group of Turkic Persian ppl from central asia; intensified spread of Islam; left unique heritage achitecture, art, literature (inlcuding Taj Mahal & fortress at Agra); helped produce Hindi Language

What is the Hindi Language?

became language of N. subcontitent & still used today by more than 400 million

who helped make the Hindi Language?

the Mughals

what is Jute?

fiber used to make gunnysacks & ropes

who is Mohandas Ghandi?

emerged as leader with peaceful civil disobedience tactics used to slowly undermine british rule

what is the Partition:

Ghandi lamented it; idea of 2 nations; more enduring & damanging outcome of colonial brit. rule; because Divide & Rule Tactics

what is: "Divide & Rule Tactics"?

British used throughout colonial era to heighten tensions between S. Asian Muslims & Hindus

what country has the status of world's most populous democracy?

India

since independence in South East Asia... danger of violence from outside has increased or decreased?

danger of violence from outside decreased.

since independence in South East Asia... danger of violence from inside has increased or decreased?

danger of violence from inside has increased (civil wars, etc)

About this deck

By: Bentley Elizabeth Lazenby
Textbook:

Rand McNally Atlas of World Geography

World Regional Geography: Global Patterns, Local Lives (with Subregions)
Created: 2009-05-03
Size: 91 flashcards
Views: 142

About StudyBlue

“I have been getting MUCH better grades on all my tests for school. Flash cards, notes, and quizzes are great on here. Thanks!”
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