Mow did political disorder in Mesopotamia and Egypt affect trade in Southwest Asia? Explain what happened as a result.

Write a paragraph explaining how Southeast Asia has historically functioned both as a shatter belt and a buffer zone.

For the term or name below, write a sentence explaining its connection to East Asia between 600 and 1350. Koryo Dynasty

Research commissioned by Vodafone suggests that older workers are the happiest employees (BBC News, July 21, 2008). The report documents that $70 \%$ of older workers in England feel fulfilled, compared with just $50 \%$ of younger workers. A demographer believes that an identical pattern does not exist in Asia. A survey of 120 older workers in Asia finds that 75 feel fulfilled. A similar survey finds that $58 \%$ of 210 younger workers feel fulfilled.

a. At the $5 \%$ level of significance, test if older workers in Asia feel less fulfilled than their British counterparts.

b. At the $5 \%$ level of significance, test if younger workers in Asia feel more fulfilled than their British counterparts.

Compare and contrast Europe and Asia on the eve of European westward expansion. What is the significance of the differences you note?

Describe two physical features that are the result of the tectonic plate movement and volcanic activity that created the landforms of Southeast Asia.

How were Southeast Asia and the Pacific divided up by the industrialized powers, and what was the reaction of the colonized peoples?

Where did farming first develop?

F. Southwest Asia

G. southeastern Europe

H. India

I. China

For the term or name below, write a sentence explaining its connection to East Asia between 600 and 1350. Tang Taizong

An article in the Wall Street Journal stated, “The trade outlook in the U.S. has improved slightly overall this year. One big factor behind the smaller gap: Stronger growth in Asia and Europe.”

How would stronger growth in Asia and Europe lead to a smaller trade gap?

List some benefits colonial rule brought to Southeast Asia. Do you think these benefits outweighed the disadvantages? Explain.

Laws protecting animal rights in cosmetic testing are A. more advanced in the United States than in the European Union B. more advanced in the European Union than in the United States C. more advanced in Asia than in the United States D. more advanced in Asia than in the European Union

Do you think the Geneva Accords eased American concerns about a domino effect in Southeast Asia? Why or why not?

Explain the importance of a patient's medical history.