What are the three major monotheistic religions founded in Southwest Asia?
Judaism, Christianity & Islam
100
What's the term used to describe the movement of the Jewish people out of their homeland?
Diaspora
100
What are the Himalayas?
Mountain range on the northern border of India which serves as a barrier to movement.
100
What is a perceptual region?
An area defined by common ideas (culture, religion, currency, etc).
100
Explain the orographic effect.
Mountains block rain creating more rain on the windward side and no rain on the leeward.
200
What the main difference between Judaism and Hinduism?
Mono vs. poly.
200
What is the form of government in Iran?
Theocracy: ruled by religious leaders.
200
What is the name of the system used to classify different people in India with teachers and priests at the top and rat catchers at the bottom?
The Caste System
200
Define nationalism.
Love for your country so much that you are willing to fight for it; excessive patriotism.
200
Why would you NOT want to swim in the Ganges River?
Ewwwwwwww!!!!!
300
What is the largest religion in South Asia?
Hinduism
300
Explain the creation of Israel and how it impacted the region.
Founded in 1947, Israel has been at conflict with its neighbors constantly.
300
Why would a company move business from the USA to India?
IT Revolution in India lowered costs and mainly due to improvements of telecommunications (internet, phones, etc).
300
Define diffusion.
To spread or move.
300
Gandhi practiced what type of protests?
Non-violence
400
Describe 3 of the 5 pillars of Islam.
Faith, prayer, charity, fasting, pilgrimage
400
What is the dominate climate for this region?
Desert
400
Monsoon rains can cause flooding, drought, starvation or other disasters to India and the surrounding region. What is the geographic term used to describe a group of people who are unable to regularly feed themselves?
Food insecurity
400
Explain karma.
The belief that your actions (either good or bad) will have a direct impact on your future.
400
Explain desalinization.
The very expensive process of removing salt from sea water to make it drinkable.
500
How did religion play a role the creation of the Caste System?
Hindu beliefs helped create the caste system. If you aren't Hindu, you are untouchable.
500
Explain how oil plays a critical role for many Southwest Asian countries.
Oil is the leading export (biggest money maker) for many of the countries in the region. As such, they depend upon the oil trade. OPEC was created to help regulate the price of oil worldwide.
500
Explain the Green Revolution.
An increase in food production due to high-yield crops, modern technology and fertilizers.
500
What's the name of the religion which male followers are often mistaken for Muslims due to their turbins?
Sikhism
500
How is the Partition of India similar to Imperialism in Africa?
European powers took over, stole resources and created lasting conflict.