Global Studies Packet
Ch. 31- Southeast
Asia: The Mainland
The Vietnam War
Student Name: _________________________
Due Date: _____________________
Vocabulary
Define the vocabulary words from page 461. For each term, draw a picture that represents it.
Term
Definition
Picture
Use the terms to fill in the blanks.
1. Rice is grown in a _____________________________.
2. Some traditional homes in Southeast Asia are built on _____________________________.
3. ____________________________ is a deadly disease that that affects the lungs.
4. Buddhists read from holy ____________________________.
CLASS WORK
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Southeast Asia Mainland Map
Use p. 463 of your textbook in order to label the countries on the map.
Cambodia
Laos
Myanmar
Thailand
CLASS WORK
Vietnam
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The Mainland of Southeast Asia
Use pp. 462-463 in order to answer these questions.
1. What was Southeast Asia formerly known as?
2. What was Myanmar formerly known as?
3. What peninsula is in the southern part of Southeast Asia?
4. List 4 rivers of Southeast Asia.
5. Why are the valleys, plains, and deltas of Southeast Asia densely populated?
6. Why was this area once called Indochina?
7. Briefly describe the governments:
a. Myanmar-
b. Thailand-
c. Laos & Vietnam-
d. Cambodia
CLASS WORK
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From Ancient Empire to Colonialism
Use pp. 467-470 of your textbook in order to answer the questions in complete sentences.
1. Describe the Khmer empire. When did it exist? Where was it centered? What other areas did it
include? What was Angkor Wat?
2. Which European countries colonized Southeast Asia? What areas did they each control?
3. Describe Siam and how it remained free. Who were its famous kings? How did it remain free?
What is it called today?
4. Describe how Vietnam became independent. Which people first demanded independence? Who did
Vietnam get independence from? When and as a result of which battle did Vietnam become
independent?
5. Describe how the Vietnam Was started. What two groups were involved? What were the people
supposed to decide in an election? Why wasn’t the election held?
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The Vietnam War
Use p. 470 of your textbook to answer these questions.
1. Why did the U.S. decide to support South Vietnam?
2. Who were the Viet Cong?
3. How did the Viet Cong fight?
4. Who supplied the Viet Cong with weapons?
5. What role did the U.S. play in Vietnam at the following times?
Before 1964After 1964In 1965In 1968In 1972-
6. When did the war end?
7. Which side won?
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Cause & Effect: The Vietnam War
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Timeline: The Vietnam War
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Chapter 31 Review
Complete the chapter review activities on pages 478 to 479. Write out all answers fully!
Vocabulary Review (Write the sentence. Write true of false. If the statement is false, change the
underlined term to make it true.)
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Chapter Quiz
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HOMEWORK
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HOMEWORK
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HOMEWORK
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Words to Know
HOMEWORK
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Reading
HOMEWORK
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Ch. 31 Study Guide
Each Friday, we will have a quiz on the week’s packet. The most important things to know are
on this study guide.
1. Vocabulary
a. Define the terms, use them in sentences, and give examples.
2. Southeast Asia Mainland Map
a. Match the names of the countries with their locations.
3. The Mainland of Southeast Asia
a. Identify what Southeast Asia was formerly known as and how it got that name.
b. Describe the two sides in the Vietnam War.
4. The Vietnam War
a. Identify which side the U.S. sided with.
b. Explain who the Viet Cong were and how they fought.
5. Cause & Effect
a. Be prepared to identify cause and effect.
6. Timeline
a. Be prepared to interpret a timeline and answer questions.
STUDY GUIDE
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