ow did Southeast Asia’s geography contribute to the region’s economic development?
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Responses
Much of Southeast Asia is separated from the rest of Asia by high mountains, making it a difficult place to invade.
Much of Southeast Asia is separated from the rest of Asia by high mountains, making it a difficult place to invade.
Many Southeast Asian countries depended on their plentiful gold supply to make them wealthy.
Many Southeast Asian countries depended on their plentiful gold supply to make them wealthy.
Some Southeast Asian countries commanded important waterways and controlled rich trade routes.
Some Southeast Asian countries commanded important waterways and controlled rich trade routes.
Many Southeast Asian countries were easily accessible by monks and therefore adopted Buddhist culture.
Some Southeast Asian countries were easily accessible by monks and therefore adopted Buddhist culture.
The correct answer to the question is: Some Southeast Asian countries commanded important waterways and controlled rich trade routes.
Southeast Asia's geography contributed to the region's economic development through its strategic location and control over important waterways and trade routes. This allowed Southeast Asian countries to become major centers of trade, connecting various regions and facilitating the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures.
To arrive at this answer, you can analyze the given options and eliminate those that do not directly relate to the economic development of Southeast Asia. The first two options mention the region's separation from the rest of Asia by high mountains, which is not directly linked to economic development. The third option about a plentiful gold supply is also not a significant factor in Southeast Asia's economic growth. Finally, the last option, which refers to the accessibility of Southeast Asian countries by monks and the adoption of Buddhist culture, does not directly address economic development. Therefore, the correct answer is the option stating that Southeast Asian countries commanded important waterways and controlled rich trade routes.