The United States involved itself in Vietnam in the 1960s because: (1 point)
Responses
the American people demanded the government support Vietnam the American people demanded the government support Vietnam.
American businesses in Vietnam were threatened by the Communists.
it feared that if Vietnam became communist then surrounding countries would quickly follow.
Japan was threatened militarily by the possibility of a communist government in Vietnam.
How did the domino theory influence the United States role in the Vietnam War?
(1 point)
Vietnamization became the new U.S foreign policy.
The United States adopted a position of neutrality.
It forced the United States to support the Vietcong.
It convinced the government to become involved in the war.
Which population and environmental issues are affecting the economy of Indonesia? (1 point)
Responses
Overcrowding and drought.
Declining population and air pollution.
Declining population and water pollution.
Overcrowding and destruction of rain forests.
Why did the first inhabitants of mainland Southeast Asia settle in plains and river valleys? (1 point)
Responses
Those areas were easy to defend.
Those areas were good for farming.
Those areas were best for trade.
Those areas were close to towns.
How did the Khmer civilization shape culture in Southeast Asia? Select the two correct answers. (1 point)
Responses
Developed writing systems that spread throughout Asia.
Use irrigation canals and reservoirs to support large scale farming.
Innovated a feudal based on the loyalty of samurai warriors.
Built vast Buddhist temple complexes.
What would be most likely to happen in a country run by a military regime? (1 point)
Responses
The military would try to implement an absolute monarchy with military personnel and their family in power.
The military would hold elections but could overrule decisions made by those elected.
The president would direct the military and rely on it to maintain peace.
The regime would be responsible for both creating and enforcing laws that protected basic rights.
In the 1960s, the United States was involved in Vietnam primary because: (1 point)
Responses
Cambodia was threatened militarily by the possibility of a Communist government in Vietnam.
the American people supported the involvement in Vietnam.
It feared that if Vietnam became communist there would be a domino effect causing surrounding countries to become communist.
American businesses in Vietnam supported Communist control.
How did containment influence the United States' role in the Vietnam War? (1 point)
Responses
The United States adopted a position of neutrality.
It forced the United States to support the Viet Cong.
Vietnamization became the new U.S foreign policy.
It convinced the government that involvement in the war was necessary.
By studying the map, which of these statements can be determined to be accurate? (1 point)
Responses
Trading goods and information in the region was not possible.
Rivers provided a source of both irrigation and transportation.
Open plains allow for easy transportation throughout the region.
Which of these extreme weather events would most likely impact the economic development of Southeast Asia? (1 point)
Responses
Avalanches
Drought
Tornadoes
Typhoons
Analyze the map in order to answer the question. (1 point)
Responses
Complex interstates in Southeast Asia are among the finest world.
Extensive bridges connect the islands of Southeast Asia with the mainland.
Most travel between countries happens by sea or air in Southeast Asia.
Public transportation is universal throughout Southeast Asia.
This chart shows what aspect of world geography? (1 point)
Responses
Cultural diffusion
Population migration
Cultural assimilation
Religious Homogeneity
Which of these best describes the different religious and different religious and belief systems in Southeast Asia? (1 point)
Responses
Southeast Asia is dominated by Judaism.
Christianity is not represented in Southeast Asia.
Southeast Asia is home to many different religious and belief systems.
The vast majority of Southeast Asia is Christian.
Using the table, which country would have the least democratic government? (1 point)
Responses
Brunei
Cambodia
Indonesia
Singapore
- Government owns the factors of production
- Government answers the question of who, what and how to produce
- Government eliminates choice and competition
Which term matches this type of economic system? (1 point)
Responses
Capitalism
Command
Market
Mixed
Typically, the term "mixed economy" refers to an economy with both... (1 point)
Responses
Agricultural and industrial sectors
Private and commercial sectors
Human and capital investments
Command and market elements
Which of the following factors has led to a lot of Southeast Asian cities developing? (1 point) Responses
Trade routes
Mountain exploration
Imperialism from outside countries
Desert development
Which of these are problems or difficulties in Southeast Asia? (1 point)
Responses
Urbanization
Large gap between the rich and poor
Overpopulation
All of the above
Why is a system for exchanging currencies necessary for the international trade? (1 point) Responses
To control the global money supply
To increase trade barriers
To manage price stability and currency risk
To create a universal method for accurate currency exchange
Because countries cannot produce all of the goods/services that it needs, they must (1 point) Responses
Reduce the need for imports
Specialize and trade on a global scale
Eliminate consumption of scarce goods.
Increase domestic production costs