Geography
Typhoons & Tsunamis
Religion
Politics
Culture
100
This geographical feature is characterized by its lack of trees and grassland plains
Steppe
100
Where do Typhoons occur?
Northern Pacific Basin
100
What three Philosophies/Religions are being represented in the picture above?
Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism
100
What name is the Republic of China more commonly known as?
Taiwan
100
This term describes a society where everyone is striving for conformity rather than individuality
Homogeneous
200
This river gets its name from the silt turning the water in the river yellowish-brown
Yellow River
200
What is the most common cause of a Tsunami?
Earthquake
200
Who is the founder of Taoism?
Lao Tsu
200
North Korea is best described as a closed off country with very strict rules and almost no personal freedom for its citizens. (True or False)
True
200
This word in Japanese describes the culture of "cute"
Kawaii
300
This large desert in Northern China serves as one of the natural boundaries for China
Gobi Dessert
300
A Tsunami is a tidal wave. (True or False)
False
300
Confucianism is a religion (True or False)
False
300
This area of Moscow is famous for the towers at St. Basil Cathedral and for hosting many parades during the Soviet era.
Red Square
300
This structure is one of the largest man made objects in the world and is an iconic part China
The Great Wall of China
400
This region of Asia is sparsely populated but has an abundance of natural resources
Siberia
400
What is the difference between a hurricane and a typhoon?
The location
400
What philosophy or religion believes in the 4 Noble Truths?
Buddhism
400
What family has been ruling North Korea since the Korean War?
The Kim Family
400
This material is labor intensive and very expensive
Silk
500
This river serves a geographic border between Russia and China
Amur River
500
When is Typhoon season?
May-December
500
Who is the founder of Buddhism?
Siddartha Guatama
500
What is the full name for China?
The People's Republic of China
500
These eggs are famous and valuable treasures of Russia
Faberge Eggs