Question

1 There are various major ethnic groups in Southeast Asia. Among these groups, which are
you most interested in? Explain in your own words. (10 points)
2. Southeast Asia has a number of diverse culture. What is your most favorite one? Explain in
your own words. (10 points)
3. Going back to the early times the use of symbols marks an images appears very early
among humans. Draw your own symbol that represents yourself then explain. (10 points)
Creation
4. Cite at least 5 races or ethnicities and describe each (10 points)
5. If you are going to visit a country in Southeast Asia what would it be? Give 5 reasons why
you want to visit this country. (10 points)​

Answer 1

1)

1. Austronesian.
2. Negrito peoples.
3. Sino-Tibetan. 4.1 Tibeto-Burman. 4.2 Hua. 4.3 Hui. 4.4 Hmong–Mien.
4. Kra-Dai.
5. Indo-Aryan and Dravidian. 6.1 Indo Aryan. 6.2 Indo-Aryan and Dravidian.
6. Arabian.
7. Eurasian.

2)

Southeast Asia is a geographically expansive and populous region characterized by fascinating social and cultural variation. ... The majority of the countries in this region are home to dozens of different ethnic groups (and in some cases, hundreds), many with their own distinct languages, cultures, and styles of dress. The small early states that were established were greatly influenced by Indian culture, as was most of Southeast Asia. Indian influence in the region dates back to at least the 3rd century BCE. South Indian culture was spread to Southeast Asia by the south Indian Pallava dynasty in the 4th and 5th century

3)

♈ Aries (Ram)

♉ Taurus (Bull)

♊ Gemini (Twins)

♋ Cancer (Crab)

♌ Leo (Lion)

♍ Virgo (Virginn)

4)

With range of cultural influences, Malaysia is among most diverse countries in Asia.

1. Despite global downturn, nation remains "one of Asia's most vibrant economies"
2. National cuisine, exotic wildlife and colorful festivals make it a tourist favorite.
3. Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It consists of more than seventeen thousand islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guinea.