SE Asia: Ch6 Southeast Asia Flashcards
archipelago
a large group of islands
domino theory
the idea that if one country fell to Communism, neighboring countries would follow like falling dominoes
wat
a Buddhist temple that also serves as a monastery
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
an organization that promotes economic development and social and cultural cooperation among the countries of Southeast Asia
human rights
rights that all people deserve, such as rights to equality and justice
klong
a canal in Bangkok
Aung San Suu Kyi
Human rights advocate in Myanmar, she protested against the country’s military government and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991.
kampong
a traditional village in Indonesia; also the term for crowded slums around Indonesia’s large cities
free port
a city in which almost no taxes are placed on goods
sultan
the supreme ruler of a Muslim country
