3.04 Flashcards: People and Culture of Southeast Asia and the Pacific

On the map below showing GDP per capita of the different nations of the world, what two nations, found in Southeast Asia or Oceania, have the highest GDP per capita?

Australia and Japan

What was the new focus of ASEAN members at the turn of the 21st century?

Environmental issues

Many scholars have argued that the ASEAN principle of non-interference has helped the countries tackle the problems in Myanmar, human rights issues, and regional pollution.

False

Which of the following is NOT a result of the political reforms taking place in Indonesia since 1999?

Active-duty officers are allowed to hold political office.

Why did the economy of the Philippines fall into disarray after having such strong growth in the 60s and 70s?

Ferdinand Marcos embezzled money from the Treasury and oversaw much corruption.

Who are the Māori?

Indigenous people of New Zealand

What are tikanga?

Māori customs and traditions

Did the United States achieve its objective for entering the Vietnam War?

No, Vietnam was reunified under communist control.

What are indigenous people?

People who are the original inhabitants of an area.

The British colonized Burma in the late 19th century, and it was under the jurisdiction of the British Raj until 1937. Today, the government is an authoritarian dictatorial regime which is controlled by the military.

True

What was the reaction of many American citizens to the Vietnam War?

There was widespread opposition to the war - especially on college campuses.

Ethnicity and race are often used interchangeably although such use is incorrect and often results in confusion.

True