Southeast Asia is a geographical region that includes countries located between China and India as well as those on the islands situated in the Pacific Ocean. It includes countries like Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore etc.
Think of Southeast Asia as a vibrant patchwork quilt. Each patch (or country) has its own unique pattern (culture), but when stitched together they form one beautiful piece (region).
ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations): This is an organization established to promote political and economic cooperation among its member nations in Southeast Asia.
Indochina: A historical name for a geographic region in southeast Asia which included Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.
Archipelago: A group or chain of islands clustered together in a sea or ocean. The Philippines and Indonesia in Southeast Asia are examples of archipelagos.
What was a significant factor in the spread of Islam in Southeast Asia?
What characterized the economic significance of Southeast Asia during the "Global Middle Ages"?
Which of the following accurately identifies a key difference in how Islam spread across sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia from 1200-1450?
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