By:
David Williams
And
Sarah Wilkerson

The first millennium B.C., bronze appeared rather suddenly in the Neolithic societies of Indochina.
Knowledge of the new metal came in from china.
People in Burma and Malaya, however, may have learned of it from India. Compared to the use of stone, the use of bronze was limited at first. The regions under China’s influence were the starting point for the spread of bronze though-out
Southeast Asia. Many bronze objects were found near the Dong Son village. The use of bronze tools improved the quality of the boats that there people used for fishing and trade. Taking advantage of the shallow waters of the internal seas and of the closeness of various islands, these people sailed all the South China Sea and even reached part of the more southern seas.
A 15 th Century
Cast bronze
Buddha head

Southeast Asia, a term used since World
War 2, usually refers to the region sound of China and east of India and include
Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Kampucha,
Burma, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, the
Philippines and Singapore. Europeans began to penetrate the area during the
16 th century and gradually colonized it.
The strategically important region was the focus of heavy fighting during world war
2. Except for Thailand, which was never colonized, the Southeast Asian nations did not gain independence until after World
War 2 .
A great view of
Southeast Asia

A treaty signed in Ganila in 1954 by Australia, France, Great Britain,
New Zealand, Pakistan, the Philippines, Thailand, and the U.S. created the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO), a defensive alliance.
The signatories pledged collective action in case of external aggression or internal subversion against any one of them, as well as economic cooperation, but the priority was always on anticommunist and military measures. Unlike NATO, SEATO never secured long-term military reluctant to support U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. In 1972, following the Indo Pakisani War, Pakistan withdrew from SEATO; in
1977, the organization dissolved.

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Vietnam
Philippines
Cambodia
Brunei
Laos
Thailand
Malaysia Singapore
Indonesia

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Breanna Creek

The Angkor Wat is the greatest temple of the sacred city of Angkor.

The Angkor Wat, the greatest temple of the sacred city of Angkor,
Kampuchea, remains one of the most impressive examples of temple architecture. Constructed during the early 12 th century, the elaborate architectural design of Angkor Wat is derived from the stupa from and represents the golden age of khmer art. The compound at Angkor Wat covers an area of 1,500 by 1,300m and is surrounded by a 180-m-wide moat.

The Shwesandaw Cetiya was the capitol of
Burma until the late
13 th century .

The Shwesandaw Cetiya, a Burese architectural innovation combining the attributes of stupa and shrine, stands in the ruins of Pagan. Within this cetiya, which consists of
5 square, receding terraces resting on an octagonal base, are contained Buddhist monument at Borobudur, Java, designed with 8 diminishing terraces connected by stairways symbolically recreates the Buddha’s path toward spiritual enlightment. A pilgrim ascends along the corridors of the square lower terraces, representing this world, and then rounds 3 terraces of the world of God, rising in concentric rings of 72 stupas. Passageways rise at each cardinal point from the first terrace to the summit.
The top of the shrine is surmounted by the Great Stupa, goal of the pilgrimage and symbol of Eternal Truth.

Much of the modern architecture in
South East Asia is influenced by trade of European countries. In the cities people live in traditional housing of brick and wood. And also live in high rise apartment buildings.But still some of the buildings are of Asia influence.

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•The largest of the buffalo species, the water buffalo can weigh up to 2,200 pounds (with females weighing slightly less) and stands 5 to 6 feet tall or more at the shoulder

: Asian elephants grow up to 21 feet long, stand up to 10 feet tall, and weigh up to 11,000 pounds. Females reach around eight and a half feet tall and weigh less than males.
In the wild, Asian elephants live up to about 60 years.

Silver langurs can be found in Northern India.
They are named for their long tails, "lungoor," which is Hindustani for "long-tailed." They are considered a nuisance among Indian farmers due to their habit of raiding crops and stealing food. The langur's wild diet is mainly leaves.
Langurs must sit quietly to allow digestion to take place. Silver langurs live in groups of 10 to 60 in the wild. All females care for one another's young.

• Lifespan: 12-18 years
• Color: Black
• Adult weight: average 125 pounds
• Ears: erect, not too large
• Snout: longer than domestic pig

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Brunei is a small country in the north edge of the island of
Borneo. The capital of Brunei is Bandar
Seri Begawan.
By: Jennifer Richter and Lindsey Spindler

Pineapple is sold in the super markets of Brunei.
These are people feasting in a food gallery.

 Brunei is flat and forest covered.
 climate - tropical rain forest.
 vegetation - tropical forest.
Flowers from the rainforest of Brunei.
This is a river by a rainforest.

 The current Sultan heads a government composed mostly of family and technocrats.
The palace where the Sultan lives.

 Population-300,000(148 per square mile); smallest population in the region
 65% of the people live in urban areas
 They speak Malay, English, and Chinese
 Religion-Islam
 They are required to go to school for 8 years
These are people at a financial meeting.

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Became rich from its oil industry
Crude oil, natural gas, and petroleum products account for 95% of export income
They have one of the world’s largest natural gas plants
Petroleum has given Brunei a high per capita, health care, and other benefits

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Women work in a rice paddy.
Climate and resources:
Most of the land is low-lying and forested, only 11% is cultivated.
Some resources are hardwood forests, phosphate, salt, and gems. Also iron ore deposits have been exported.
Monsoons occur from april to october followed by deier cooler air until march.
Avg. temp ranges from 68 F-97 F

Wildlife and vegetation:
Dense tropical rain forests cover the uplands. Mangroves predominate along the coast, and central plains are prairie grass.
Wildlife includes buffalo. Elephants, rhinoceros, bears, tigers, and panthers at higher elevations.
Exotic birds and reptiles are common.

Monks by
Angkor Wat.
Karate lessons at Angkor
Wat.
Some History:
During the classical also known as
Angkor period (9 th to 15 th century)
Cambodian artistic, architectural, and military achievements reached their zenith.
The temple city of Angkor was the capital in this period. Although the city fell into ruins, Angkor Wat was maintained by
Buddhists monks.

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Cambodia Geography
Total area: 181,040 km2
Land area: 176,520 km2
Mekong river Slightly smaller than Oklahoma
Land use: arable land 16%; permanent crops
1%; meadows and pastures 3%; forest and woodland 76%; other 4%; includes irrigated
1%
Environment: a land of paddies and forests dominated by Mekong River and Tonle Sap
Population: 7,295,706 (July 1992), growth rate 2.1% (1992)
Birth rate: 37 births/1,000 population (1992)
Death rate: 15 deaths/1,000 population (1992)

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Geography:
Cambodia covers an area of 181,035 square kilometers and is divided into 21 provinces. It is bordered to the North by Thailand and Laos, to the East and South by Vietnam, and to the South and Southwest by the
Gulf of Thailand. Much of Cambodia is relatively flat with vast tracts of land given over to rice production.
Other areas of Cambodia are mountainous, including the
Dangrek, Cardomen and Elephant mountain ranges.

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The worlds fifth most populous nation
Population continues to increase by almost
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Official language:
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Islam is the dominant religion
Practice a combination of dancing and self defense
Make beautiful patterns on cloth by a method known as batik

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Have played a huge part in the geological and human history of
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Major crop is rice
One of the worlds largest producers of rubber
One of the worlds leading tin producers

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Imports: machinery, electrical equipment, food, livestock, and chemicals

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Laos

The Annamese Cordillera separates Vietnam from Laos and
Cambodia.
These are a few pictures of the mountains. They have lots of vegetation and some roadways for transportation.

These are a few pictures of the Mekong River. In the country of Laos it is very important for the people in providing transportation and trade.

Top Left: Here is a picture of Pha
That Luang, Vientiane.
Bottom Left: A Map of Laos with a pin point to Vientiane.

These pictures are of some of the more modern day structures of Laos.
All these structures have a mixture of French colonial architecture, Buddhist architecture in temples, traditional Lao houses raised on stilts, American-style houses built in 1950’s and 1960’s, and new large houses that imitate Thai styles.
Here is a picture of Sala Ban.

Since the abolition of the aristocracy in 1975, there have been no hereditary castelike groups. Many members of the aristocracy fled after the revolution, as did members of the statebased elite, such as army generals and capitalists and commercial traders, many of who were Chinese. The new elite was composed of the upper echelons of the communist state apparatus. Foreign investment and foreign aid led to corruption in the upper echelons of the state, which then became pervasive throughout. A very small urban-based middle class has begun to form, but most people belong to the peasantry and are powerless and poor.

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This is a picture of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of
Malaysia.
It lies partly on the Malay Peninsula and partly on the island of Boreno.

The Main Range is the highest mountain in Malaysia.
It has peaks over 2,100 meters high.

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Bahasa Malaysia, but many others speak Malay, English,
Chinese, and other Indian
Languages.
The state religion is Islam. Other
Religions practiced in Malaysia are Buddhism and Hinduism.
Here is a picture of two of the 19,500,000 people that live in Malaysia.

The major import and export of Malaysia is machinery.
Malaysia leads the world in production of natural rubber, palm oil, and tin.

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Established in
1914
Union of
Myanmar
(Burma) became
Myanmar in
1989.
Population: 45 million
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Capital city: Yangon (Rangoon)
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Myanmar is a little smaller than Texas but has more rainy seasons.

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Houses on Stilts
Rice Fields

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Myanmar houses being built on
“stilts” is so that the houses won’t be flooded with water during the rainy seasons.
Also, with the houses being a few feet above the ground, it makes it hard for animals to enter the house which could harm the people inside.

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The Irrawaddy River gives Myanmar its life.
Named after the Hindu eravati or 'elephant river' the river in Burmese consciousness.
The Irrawaddy River provides everyday bathing and drinking water for most people who live along it.

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Rice fields with irrigation waterways
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Rice is the major export of Myanmar.
This is because
Myanmar receives approximately 192 inches of rain a year
The rice industry in
Rice is planted at
Myanmar covers the beginning of approximately 2/3 of the rainy season
Myanmar Agriculture during May, and harvested
In October

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Myanmar, is known for it’s elaborate Buddhist temples.
Situated atop a hill that overlooks all of Yangon is the
Shwedagon Pagoda
Which has a 100 meter spire.

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In 1521, Ferdinand Magellan explored the Philippines.
 In 1542,the Spanish military claims islands for Spain; named them Philippines after Prince
Phillip.
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War, and cedes Philippines to the U.S. Filipinos the declare their independence.
 In 1946, Philippines become an independent nation, and Manuel
Roxes y Acuna became the first president.

These churches, located in Manila,
Santa Maria, Paoay and Miag-ao, the first of which was built in the late 16th century by Spain, are unique. They represent the fusion of European Baroque as reinterpreted by Chinese and
Philippine craftsmen.

These are pictures of different things that people enjoy to do.
Top left, are kids planting trees.
Bottom left, are kids swimming.Above, is a picture of an old woman walking in the mountains .

Volcanoes on the Philippine islands, are formed by the
Ring of Fire.
These volcanoes bring fertile soil, which is full of nutrients.

Geographically, the Philippines is about 1,000 kilometers from the southeast coast of the mainland of Asia lying on the western margin of the Pacific Ocean. This location makes the country strategically important not only as the meeting ground of various cultures but also as the distribution center of goods within the region.

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Official name: Republic of Singapore A Singapore dollar.
Capital/largest city: Singapore City
Languages: Chinese, Malay, Tamil, and
English
1 Singapore dollar is equal to
100 cents, just like here.
This is a picture of Singapore’s skyscrapers.

Area: 647.5 sq km(238 sq mi)
Highest Point:Bukit
Timan (581 ft)
Lowest Point: along the strait (sea level)
Coastline: 193 km
Terrain: lowland

There are many different religions in Singapore, including the following:
This is a girl
Buddhism- 31.9%
Christianity- 12.9% dressed in religious clothing.
Islam-14.9%
Hinduism-3.3%
Taoism-21.9%
No religion- 14.5%
Other- .6%
This is 1 of the temples in
Singapore.

In the 3 rd century a Chinese account gave reference to Singapore as Pu-lou-chung, meaning “island at the end of peninsula.
Singapore has been inhabited for 2,000 years. For more than 400 years, Singapore island was only inhabited by few Malays who lived in small fishing villages.
Before the end of the 19 th century,
Singapore began to prosper.
This is a picture of a building in a cultural area in
Singapore

These pictures show
Raffles Place then and now.
Raffles Place was discovered in the 1820s. The early name of this center of commerce was “Hua Hooi Kak” or
“Flower Garden Corner” because it was so attractive.
Raffles Place now serves as the business capital for the banking industry in
Singapore.

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Full country name: Kingdom of Thailand
Area: 517,000sq km
A lady dancing
Population: 62 million
Capital city: Bangkok (pop 6 million)
People: 75% Thai, 11% Chinese, 3.5% Malay, also Mon, Khmer, Phuan and Karen minorities
Language : Thai

Fish in water by Thailand
A tourist in Thailand
A strange building
An orphanich in Thailand

There is more visible historical evidence of past eras in Thailand than in any other South-East Asian country, so if you're interested in ruins, temples and deserted cities, this is the place to go. For pure holiday-making magic,
Thailand's islands and beaches are working definitions of heaven (once you get out of the shadows of the evil multinational hotels). And as for urban delights, the huge metropolis of Bangkok, although it can alarm with its chaos and its scale, tends to so charm visitors with its energy and cultural treasures that the steamy soupy diesel mixture that passes for air in this city is more than forgiven.
Thailand is an easy country to travel in, with efficient transport, cheap accommodation and a delicious national cuisine. The Thais are renowned for their friendliness and hospitality to strangers. Although they're often depicted as fun-loving, happy-go-lucky folk (which they often are), they are also very strongminded and have struggled for centuries to preserve their spirit of independence.

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Temple
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Vietnam extends South from
China in a long narrow
“S” Curve.
The population is 73 million or 582 per square mile.

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