Table of Contents
- 1 What is the main products that attracted European colonizers to Southeast Asia?
- 2 What was the impact of colonialism in Southeast Asia?
- 3 What are the 3 religions that dominate Southeast Asia?
- 4 Did imperialism have a positive or negative impact?
- 5 Who colonized South Asia?
- 6 What is the most important crop in Southeast Asia?
- 7 Who are the countries that had colonies in Southeast Asia?
- 8 What was the impact of European colonisation on Southeast Asia?
What is the main products that attracted European colonizers to Southeast Asia?
Central among the various plannings was to establish direct and permanent trade of the highly priced spices, that were native to Southeast Asia, included pepper, cloves, nutmeg, mace and cinnamon.
What was the impact of colonialism in Southeast Asia?
The impact of colonialism was felt in the economic, social and political domains. In some cases, western powers destroyed local indigenous democracies even as they attempted to implant western values. Colonialism practically meant a government run by stodgy and autocratic bureaucrats.
What were the impact of British colonialism in South Asia?
Colonialism has altered Southeast Asian social structure and brought modern western ideas and concepts into society as well. Some of these ideas contained the western culture, western style education, human rights, religion, etc. The arrival of European powers has made the growth of population in the region.
What is the religion in Southeast Asia?
Southeast Asia
| Area | 4,545,792 km2 (1,755,140 sq mi) |
|---|---|
| HDI | 0.723 |
| Ethnic groups | Indigenous (Southeast Asians) Austroasiatic, Austronesian, Negrito, Lolo-Burmese and Tai peoples East Asians Han South Asians Tamils |
| Religions | Animism, Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Tai folk, Taoism and Vietnamese folk |
What are the 3 religions that dominate Southeast Asia?
South Asia is the seat of many of the world’s great religious traditions, most notably Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism.
Did imperialism have a positive or negative impact?
Imperialism has been a major force in shaping the modern world. It had more negative effects in the modern world today then positive effects. A positive effect is seen in document one called “Modern Progressive Nations,” it shows how the larger nations gave to the smaller colonies.
What were two reasons for the new imperialism in Southeast Asia and Africa?
Economic. The Industrial Revolution stimulated the hunt for colonies.
What are two positive outcomes of colonialism in Southeast Asia?
In Southeast Asia, colonialism did have the positive effect of European investment and construction of canals and irrigation systems. African territories also saw roads and other infrastructure as a result of colonialism.
Who colonized South Asia?
The major colonizers of Southeast Asia were Europeans, Japanese and the U.S. All in all, there were seven colonial powers in Southeast Asia: Portugal, Spain, the Netherlands, Great Britain, France, the United States, and Japan.
What is the most important crop in Southeast Asia?
rice
Although rice is still the region’s main crop, other commodities such as maize, coffee, cocoa as well as fruits and vegetables are also important.
What two religions are dominant in South Asia?
What did the southern colonies do with their natural resources?
Some of these crops included corn, cotton and tobacco. The colonies were also able to export livestock, which grew well in the fertile land. In addition to exporting for money, they would trade items for things that they were not able to find in the South, including shoes, lace, farm tools and dishes.
Who are the countries that had colonies in Southeast Asia?
Six countries: Portugal, Spain, the Netherlands, Great Britain, France, and the United States, had colonies in Southeast Asia.
What was the impact of European colonisation on Southeast Asia?
The expansion of European dominance through colonialism was considered extraordinary as it affected the entirety of Southeast Asia significantly. Later on, more common features would emerge, such as the rise of nationalist movements, the Japanese occupation of Southeast Asia, and later the Cold War that engulfed many parts of the region.
How did the Japanese trade with the Europeans?
The Japanese, with few natural resources, sought to copy this pattern. They used cutthroat trade practices to sell textiles and other light industrial goods in the East Asian and U.S. markets, severely undercutting British and European manufacturers.