Life in Southeast Asia in the Seventeenth Century Was Probably

Multiple Choice

Life in Southeast Asia in the seventeenth century was probably better than it was in other parts of Asia during the same time period because

A) the region had a very cool climate.
B) the region's geography provided soils that produced many beneficial products.
C) most of the region was heavily populated.
D) its society was dominated by numerous very large cities.
E) there were no religious conflicts as all the inhabitants were Buddhists.