Question

Which statement describes how geography influenced the cultural development of Southeast Asia?

A) Open seas protected the indigenous cultures of the island nations from outside influence

B) Distance from Oceania prevented the migration of Austronesian language, beliefs, and technology.

C) Proximity to China encouraged the spread of Buddhism and other practices south into IndoChina

D) Sea routes connecting to India ensured the prevalence of Hinduism over Christianity and Islam

Answer 1

The following statement describes how geography influenced the cultural development of Southeast Asia:

D) Sea routes connecting to India ensured the prevalence of Hinduism over Christianity and Islam

Answer 2

The correct answer is C) proximity to China encouraged the spread of Buddhism and other practices South into Indochina.

The statement that describes how geography influenced the cultural development of Southeast Asia is proximity to China encouraged the spread of Buddhism and other practices South into Indochina.

The geograpih proximity of China to Southeast Asia helped the merchants to impulse trade practiced and allowed monks to travel by sea to this region to spread Buddhist ideas in Southeast Asia. With these trips, monks could interact with the natives of the region and influenced them with the Buddhist precepts.