It is recommended that you print this web page in order to have a hard copy of the instructions and questions in front of you as you use the ArcIMS browser.  Once you have printed this page you are ready to start the activities described below. To create an electronic answer sheet, copy and paste the questions in a word processing document.

Please note: The development of the Southeast Asia Module exercises is a dynamic process. Layer features to be added include, the pre- and post- "Classical States," expanded treatment of religion, agricultural systems and products, mineral resources, trade zones, trade items, and trade routes, among others. Roll over features for images and hyperlinks will be available in the final version. Students are encouraged to explore the relationship between historical processes, geographical features, and the peoples that reshaped the region over time.

1. Click here to view the presentation.
2.  Based on the presentation, write a brief descriptive paragraph summarizing your impression of Southeast Asia today.

3.  Click here to view the ArcIMS Presentation.  You will be using this tool as part of this module.
4.  Briefly describe what ArcIMS does. Make sure you understand the tool functions. 

Use the ArcIMS Browser to expand your knowledge of the historical geography of Southeast Asia

• You will now use the ArcIMS browser to complete the module activities. 
• You should click here to open the ArcIMS browser and follow the instructions for each activity outlined below. 

Instructions:

When you first enter the "Exploring Southeast Asia" viewer, three layers are already visible: Oceans, Topography, and Current Countries. The topographic layer defines the terrain features. The Current Countries layer provides a useful point of reference. For most of the views in this exercise, and unless instructed, keep these layers visible (checked). Follow the steps below and enjoy your journey as you Explore Southeast Asia. Instructions for turning on and off layers, and other hints are provided in italics.

Hint: Remember to always hit Refresh Map after changing layers.

Defining Southeast Asia

Step 1: On the enlarged map of Southeast Asia make certain the following layers are visible (checked on): Oceans, Current Countries, Major Rivers.

Questions:

1.  Name the countries of modern Southeast Asia. Hint: Use the Identify tool.
2.  What are the border states of each state? List.

The Physical Geography of Southeast Asia

Step 2: Turn off the Indian States layer and Current Population layer. Turn on Land and Sea Labels (make Sea active).

3. List the major topographic features of the .....

The Cultural Geography of Southeast Asia

Distinctive topographic features define and mark into sections Southeast Asia's physical geography.

Step 3: Turn off the ...

4. Identify the dominant language groups. Where are they spoken?

Historical Geographic Processes: Settlement and Empires

Clearly, the physical landscape of Southeast Asia has changed over the course of 2,000 years. Rivers shift course, climate patterns change, and settlers shape the land. As you map the units that frame the historical process, keep in mind the land and sea forms, vegetative patterns, the topographical zones that divide the mainland and maritime states, as well as the region's great cultural diversity.

Step 4: Turn off the Language Families and Major Religions layers. Turn on Major Rivers layer and make visible Indus Civilization layer. Turn off the Current Countries layer for a clear view (turn on as needed for reference). Additional instructions are embedded in the questions.

5.

 * The major religions of Southeast Asia are Islam, Buddhism, Christianity, and Animism .

6.  In a brief paragraph, explain in your own words your understanding of the relationship between geography and the historical processes that shaped Southeast Asia.