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Title: II. Economics and Culture


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II. Economics and Culture
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Tallest Man in the World Marries (79)
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A. Agricultural Economy
  • 3/4th of the people in Southeast Asia live in
    rural areas
  • Most have very small rice farms
  • Grow only enough food to feed their families
  • Developing Nations Countries that are working
    to improve their economies

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B. Singapores Economy
  • One of the richest and busiest port cities in the
    world
  • Free Port Goods can be unloaded, stored, and
    shipped without the payment of taxes
  • Produce cheap products that are traded around the
    world

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Singapore Nightlight
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C. Urban vs. Rural
  • Rural areas of Southeast Asia have not change
    greatly over the past 1000 years
  • Major cities have welcomed in technologies and
    westernization
  • Cars and fast-food restaurants are common in
    major cities

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House Built on Stilts
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D. Religions
  • Buddhism Most common type of religion on the
    mainland of Southeast Asia
  • Buddhist monks are in many important political
    positions
  • Islam Was brought to Southeast Asia through
    trade Major religion in Indonesia
  • Catholicism Major religion in the Philippines
    because it was once a Spanish colony

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The Buddha
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Catholic Mass in the Philippines
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E. Architecture
  • Most of the architecture is based on religious
    elements
  • Monuments dedicated to the Buddha are located
    throughout Southeast Asia
  • Pagodas Religious towers

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Buddhist Temple
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Inside Buddhist Temple
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