What was Southeast Asia's involvement in World War 2?
Well, the involvement was that the entire area was invaded by Japan.
Large portions of China and Korea were occupied by the Japanese.
Many of the island nations, including the Philippines were invaded by the Japanese.
In most cases large groups of natives worked with US and British forces to establish undergrounds and guerrilla forces to fight the Japanese.
They were able to dominate much of south and southeast Asia because the Europeans had more advanced technology
Why most projects fail in Low developed countries?
corruption, poor implementation, lack of funds, poor monitoring and evaluation
Describe three distinctive regions of south Asia?
There are three distinctive regions of south Asia. These regions are divided into The Northern Mountains, The River Lowlands, and Southern Plateaus.
The Southeast Asian nation that exhibits the greatest degree of compactness is?
Compact refers to the shape of the country. In this case (since we are not discussing population) it would be Cambodia.
What were the forces driving imperialism in southeast Asia?
The THREE forces that drove Imperialism:
1- The Industrial Revolution in particular provided European countries with a reason to add lands to their control
2- New markets and raw materials to improve their economies
3- World War II
How many ship did Magellan have?
1. Trinidad- Flagship of Maluku Armada, got lost in the sea trying to get back to Spain. Ruled by Hernando Magellan
2. Concepcion- ruled by Gaspar De Quesada ( got executed by Magellan because after the revolt.) Abandoned.
3. San Antonio-ruled by Juan De Cartagena at start. Then the ship deserted the expedition and returned to Spain by Esteban Gomez.
4. Victoria- Ruled bi Luis de Mendoza until he got executed in the expedition.
Only ship who managed to survive the expedition ( except San Antonio ).
5. Santiago- Destroyed by the storm in the coast of Patagonia. Ruled by Luis Serrano.
Why is the oil in Southwest Asia not distributed evenly among countries?
Natural resources are not equally spread anywhere in the world. In particular, petroleum only exists in those places where, 300 million years ago, there used to be massive forests. There was a spectacular one around what is now the Persian Gulf, which is why those countries have large oil deposits. However, there was not one in the Levant region, resulting in the petroleum poverty in that region.
How did china and India affect the cultures of southeast Asia?
they forced their colonies to grow cash crops. on the island of java the dutch forced their colonies to grow and sell coffee. they caused rice production to fall. there was not enough for people to eat.
Name an ancient region in Asia Minor?
Lydia, a region and once a kingdom on the Western end of Asia Minor. The first coins were minted there. The death of Lydia's King Croesus sparked events which led to the two Persian Wars in the 5th Century BC.
How do monsoons affect south Asia and southeast Asia?
Monsoons are the rain year for India. The Farmers depend on monsoon so not over load there crops with water. But they also dont want less rain.They need the Rain perfect for there crops and Fertile Soil
What is most of southwest Asia covered by?
Southwest Asia is dominated by the Arabian deserts, but there are also areas of greenery along the four major rivers (Tigris, Euphrates, Jordan, and Nile). There is also hill-country in northern Israel up the coast to southern Turkey. Anatolia is known for the rock formations of Cappadocia and numerous mountainous regions.
How important is water to southwest Asia?
Well actually i aint no smart allic but i obtainly remember my teacher mrs dixon say "Water, Ha we don't have water we just call that clear liqididy substance water but you dumb children there is no water on earth,wow what a world we have now turn to page 36 in your text books"
What effects did imperialism have on southeast Asia?
In southeast Asia, the imperialists applied to principal of maximum extraction of natural resources, then focusing on improving the infrastructure of the occupied countries. Industries such as mining, agricultural and exports grew. However, the slow moving wheels of bureaucracy caused resentment and led to demands for self determination from nationalistic groups.
What is Christiania called today?
Oslo
Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark-Norway's King Christian IV. It was rebuilt closer to Akershus Castle, as Christiania (also spelled Kristiania in late 1800s). In 1925, the city reclaimed its original Norwegian name, Oslo
What are the most populated countries in Asia?
With over 4 billion people, Asia is the world's most populous continent. And it also happens to be the largest (landwise), covering almost 30 percent of the earth's land area. There are 37 countries in Asia, with China has the largest population of people. Currently, more than 1.3 billion individuals call China home.
The shaduf or shadoof was used to raise water from one level to another. From a canal or the river to water a field or to provide a public water supply. If the bank of the river was high they flights of shadufs were used to raise the water.
This was monotonous work often done by slaves.
Which is the most densely populated country of the world?
China is the most densely populated country of the world.
4.3 billion
Added: Please define the term "Latinos."
It certainly does not encompass ALL Spanish speaking people of the world. Several nations and nationalities would object to their being included in this classification, among them the nations of the Iberian Peninsula, and quite possibly, several South American nations, and the Phillipine Republic.
a large continent with famous places, diverse religious beliefs and the birth of human civilization.
What are the three main mountains in southwest Asia?
The mountain ranges in the region include the Zagros Mountains, Elburz Mountains, Kopet-Dag Mountains, and Hindu Kush.
Are most major religions practiced in Southeast Asia?
Mostly Islam and Buddhism, only exception is Philippines which is Christian. Asia is the ancestral home and birth place of the main religions of the world. It is the ancestral origin of Abrahamic and Brahmanic belief systems along with Buddhism, Confucianism, Jainism, etc. Hinduism in India and Bali; Buddhism, Daoism and Confucianism in China; Buddhism in parts of South-East Asia; Judaism in Israel and Islam in the rest of the region.
Name the three major countries that make up east Asia?
Japan, China, South Korea, North Korea, Vietnam, Laos.