1.How were the traditional Southeast Asian farmers affected by European colonization?

A. They became wealthy from the rising values of the cash crops they grew and exported to Europe.
B. Unable to compare with large landowners, they were forced to leave their land and work on the plantations.
C. They lost their land when European colonists converted vast tracts of farmland into forests and exported the wood to European markets.
D. They prospered when the Europeans divided large plantations into smaller parcels of land, which were distributed to small-scale farmers.

2. Which of the following statements best describes New Zealand's physical landscape?

A. The South Island is predominantly flat, while the North Island is covered mostly with elevated plains.
B. New Zealand's terrain is mostly mountainous, with gentle plains sloping down from the mountains on both islands.
C. Rugged mountains form the backbone of the North Island, while the South Island is predominantly flat.
D. The physical landscape of each island consists mostly of flat land that is below sea level.

We'll be glad to check your answers, Jake or Emily.

1. To determine the correct answer, we need to evaluate each option and consider how Southeast Asian farmers were affected by European colonization.

A. They became wealthy from the rising values of the cash crops they grew and exported to Europe.
This option suggests that the farmers benefitted from the cash crops they grew and exported. However, this does not align with the commonly known effects of European colonization on traditional farmers in Southeast Asia.

B. Unable to compare with large landowners, they were forced to leave their land and work on the plantations.
This option seems more plausible. European colonizers often established large plantations in Southeast Asia, displacing traditional farmers and forcing them to become laborers on these plantations.

C. They lost their land when European colonists converted vast tracts of farmland into forests and exported the wood to European markets.
This option also appears valid. European colonists did convert farmlands into forests for the exportation of wood, which may have caused traditional farmers to lose their land.

D. They prospered when the Europeans divided large plantations into smaller parcels of land, which were distributed to small-scale farmers.
This option does not align with historical evidence. European colonizers usually consolidated large plantations and did not typically distribute land to small-scale farmers.

Based on the evaluation, the most likely answer is B. Unable to compare with large landowners, they were forced to leave their land and work on the plantations.

2. To determine the correct answer, we need to evaluate each statement and consider the physical landscape of New Zealand.

A. The South Island is predominantly flat, while the North Island is covered mostly with elevated plains.
This statement contradicts the commonly known physical landscape of New Zealand. The South Island is known for its mountainous terrain.

B. New Zealand's terrain is mostly mountainous, with gentle plains sloping down from the mountains on both islands.
This statement aligns with the widely acknowledged physical landscape of New Zealand. The country is known for its mountainous terrain, with plains that slope down from the mountains on both islands.

C. Rugged mountains form the backbone of the North Island, while the South Island is predominantly flat.
This statement is incorrect. The South Island of New Zealand is well-known for its rugged mountain ranges, such as the Southern Alps.

D. The physical landscape of each island consists mostly of flat land that is below sea level.
This statement does not accurately describe the physical landscape of New Zealand. While some areas in New Zealand, especially on the coast, are at or slightly below sea level, the majority of the land is not flat and below sea level.

Based on the evaluation, the correct answer is B. New Zealand's terrain is mostly mountainous, with gentle plains sloping down from the mountains on both islands.