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Effects of economic development on the geopolitical influence of Indonesia
I can explain how rapid economic development has changed Indonesia's international role.
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- Year 11
- Edexcel B
Effects of economic development on the geopolitical influence of Indonesia
I can explain how rapid economic development has changed Indonesia's international role.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Rapid economic development has changed Indonesia's regional role.
- Indonesia is seen as a middle power, not a superpower.
- Indonesia uses trade to strengthen its role in Southeast Asia and beyond.
Keywords
Regional power - a country that is strong and influential in its part of the world but not necessarily globally dominant
Trade - the buying and selling of goods and services between countries
Geopolitical - the way geography, economics and politics influence a country’s power and relationships with other countries
Common misconception
Indonesia isn’t very influential because it is an emerging country.
Indonesia is the world’s fourth-most populous country and Southeast Asia’s largest economy. It is a major player in ASEAN, the G20 and global supply chains.
The ASEAN website includes comic strips in ASEAN initiatives which students could explore as a way of understanding more about ASEAN's role in the region.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which island is home to Indonesia’s capital city, Jakarta?
Which island is home to Indonesia’s capital city, Jakarta?
Bali
Sumatra
Q2.Which of the following islands is the most populated in Indonesia?
Which of the following islands is the most populated in Indonesia?
Bali
Sumatra
Q3.What is the name of the ocean to the south of Indonesia?
What is the name of the ocean to the south of Indonesia?
Atlantic Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Southern Ocean
Q4.What type of climate does most of Indonesia have?
What type of climate does most of Indonesia have?
Desert
Polar
Q5.Which of the following natural hazards is common in Indonesia because of its location on the Ring of Fire?
Which of the following natural hazards is common in Indonesia because of its location on the Ring of Fire?
Droughts
Tornadoes
Q6.Which continent is Indonesia part of?
Which continent is Indonesia part of?
Africa
Europe
Australia
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is a regional power?
What is a regional power?
A small country with no influence
A country that is globally dominant
A country that has no trade links
Q2.What does “geopolitical” relate to?
What does “geopolitical” relate to?
Farming and the weather
The design of city buildings
Local transport systems
Q3.Why might Indonesia’s economic development increase its geopolitical influence?
Why might Indonesia’s economic development increase its geopolitical influence?
It becomes more isolated from its neighbours
It can afford to build fewer schools
It stops trading with other countries
Q4.Which statement best describes Indonesia’s approach to relations with China and the USA?
Which statement best describes Indonesia’s approach to relations with China and the USA?
Indonesia has already chosen to fully support China
Indonesia wants to cut ties with both countries
Indonesia is part of a military alliance with the USA only
