Southeast Asia Overview

Vocabulary flashcards based on key concepts and terms related to the lecture on Southeast Asia.

Southeast Asia

A region consisting of 11 countries, categorized as either mainland or island countries.

Mainland Countries

Countries in Southeast Asia that are mostly homogeneous, including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Island Countries

Countries in Southeast Asia that include both large multiethnic states like Indonesia and the Philippines, and smaller homogeneous states like Brunei and East Timor.

Southeast Asian Religions

A diverse mix of religions, with Islam being dominant in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei; Christianity prevalent in the Philippines and East Timor; and Buddhism in most mainland countries.

Khmer Empire

A historic empire known for building Angkor Wat around 1200 AD, heavily influenced by Hinduism.

Legacies of Colonialism in Southeast Asia

Include the introduction of religions like Christianity, languages such as French and English, and economic activities like plantation agriculture.

Mekong River

A major river in Southeast Asia that connects mainland countries, forming borders and flowing into the South China Sea.

Political Systems in Southeast Asia

Varied systems including monarchies (Thailand, Cambodia, Brunei), democracies (Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore), and one-party communist states (Vietnam, Laos).

Nine Dash Line

A demarcation line created by China to claim vast areas of the South China Sea, which has been disputed by neighboring countries.

Spratly Islands

A group of islands in the South China Sea claimed by Vietnam, the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia, and China, often militarized by China.