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Southeast Asia
The countries of Southeast Asia include: Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and the Philippines. They have a unique history, regional interaction, culture, food, and religious makeup from nearby areas and regions.
995 Questions
Why do Malaysia people build houses 8 feet off the ground?
They do it because they don't want their houses to get ruined.
What the importance of southeast Asia to US?
Because of it's an area that is in both the US and China rings of influence, it is also an important way for the US to export through to countries like Australia, Indonesia, New Zeland, and Singapore. Thishas never fully be dominated by a major power. It is the most diverse region (except for Europe). It also has a history of instability, plus it's vast amount of resources.
Was Singapore once a city-state in Malaysia?
because Singapore was known as Temasek which was then governored by Malasiya
What did Japan's attack on french indochina do?
In an effort to cut off military supplies to China, Japan invaded French Indochina in 1940. After days of combat, the French Vichy government reached an agreement with Japan that allowed them to occupy Tonkin Bay. The Japanese military had a continued presence in Indochina throughout the war.
How long to sail from Rangoon Burma to Phuket Thailand?
With a fair wind 45 degrees against you, it would take about a week.
There have been reports of appearances of a sage in the Himalaya's that refers to himself as Lao Tzu and that he is the original Lao Tzu. Having lived for many hundreds of years by having the philosophers stone.
What part of southeast Asia came under french rule?
The countries of Laos, Cambodia, and all of Vietnam.
Because of threatening from Thailand and Laos, Cambodia decided to ask France for protection in 9 November 1953. France helped to protect Cambodia from Thailand and Laos, but France also put a lot of taxes to get money back from Cambodian.
Which country was not a British colony - Malaysia Cambodia or Myanmar?
Maylasia and Myanmar (Burma) were both British colonies. Cambodia was one of the French Indochina colonies.
The traditional greeting is to place your palms together, as if you were praying, with your figertip at about chin level. Give a slight bow of your head and say "Sabai Dee". This is Lao for "Hello".
What was the first Spanish settlement in Southeast Asia?
Cebu was the first Spanish settlement in Southeast Asia. It was founded by the Spanish Cortes in 1571.
What region includes laos cambodia Thailand and Vietnam?
SEA (Southeast Asia); all located upon the continent of Eurasia.
What were the goals of the US in southeast Asia?
During the Cold War era, the only US objective in southeast Asia was to prevent nations from becoming communist. It was felt at the time (incorrectly) that all communist nations were necessarily part of a global, anti-American alliance.
Why did Theravada Buddhism become the religion of the masses in Southeast Asia?
it was seen as the only alternative to Islam
What makes Thailand so unique among the countries of south east Asia?
Long time ago I read an article from a travel magazine. They say you can list all the reasons in the world, but what truly makes Thailand great is its people.
Who saw the occupation of french Indochina Indonesia Malaya and the Philippines as an opportunity?
Ho Chi Minh saw the Japanese occupation as an opportunity to organize the Vietminh. When the Japanese withdrew after World War II, he and the Vietminh declared Vietnamese independence.
