Southeast Asia
Macy Perkes and Joselle StaAna
SOUTHEAST ASIA
Physical Features of Southeast Asia
Indochinese Peninsula
Maylay Archipelago
Mountains
Volcanoes
Tectonic Plates
Oceans and Seas
Tropical Region
Monsoon
Colder Temperatures
Warmer Temperatures
Southeast Asia's Natural Resources
Minerals
Gemstones
Trees in Southeast Asia
Life and Culture of Southeast Asia
People and Overcrowding
Some countries, such as the Philippines, has a primate city; in this countries case, it's Manila. There are more than 11 million people living in Manila and they suffer from overcrowding.
Culture
Ethnic and Language
There are so many languages that are being spoken in Southeast Asia, they are mostly native to the region.
Religion and Arts
Daily Life
Problems Southeast Asians Face
Earning a Living
Industry has been a big focus to most countries, since the colonial period. Mining has been an important to the region's economy. Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia, altogether produce half of the world's tin. In the Island of New Guinea, gold and copper can be mined.
In Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia, fishing is an important livelihood. Tourism is a growing industry in Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand. Ecotourism is also important, with people visiting for the coral reefs.
Economic Challenges
Environmental Challenges
Political Challenges
History of Southeast Asia
Prehistoric Times
Ice Age
Islands and Mainland
Complex Societies
Powerful Societies Emerge
Metal Working
Conquering of the Red River
Movement and Trading
Trading Societies
Funan
Funan was the first important trade center of Southeast Asia. The base covered Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Srivijaya Kingdom
Strait of Malacca
Agricultural Societies
Pagan Kingdom
Khmer Empire
Angkor Tom
Islamic States
Islamic States
1200s A.D.- Two Islamic kingdoms established in Sumatra
1400s A.D. - Islam capitalized along the Strait of Malacca and developed trading empires. Also, European discoverers looked for gold, silver, and spices. Christianity was also brought to the region.
European Discovery
Spice Trade and Islands
Rerouting
Ferdinand Magellan
Coal and Tin Mines
Plantations
Other Discoveries
Controlled Countries
Burma
Cambodia
Thailand (Siam)
Independent Countries
Dawn of Freedom
1898- United States took control of the Philippines.
WW ll- Japan sent its military forces to take control over Southeast Asia islands. Japan hoped to use Southeast Asia's oil, rubber, and timber.
1945- War ended
1946- U.S. granted independence to the Philippines.
1948- Myanmar negotiated its independence from Britain.
1949- Indonesia freed from the Netherlands
1950- Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia freed themselves form the French. Malaysia and Singapore from Britain.
East Timor (Timor Leste)
This country was the last to gain independence. They declared independence in 1975 but was invaded by Indonesia. Indonesia ruled there until 2002.