Geography
Where did Hinduism and Buddhism originate?
India
Why is it important to understand economic systems?
It helps us understand how resources are allocated and how economies function
What is a democracy?
A system of government where power is vested in the people.
What is the holy book of Christianity?
The Bible
How can maps help in studying geography?
They visually represent information to understand locations.
Identify the location of where Islam began.
The Middle East / Mecca, Saudi Arabia
What economic concept involves the importance of ethics (the study of values & morals)?
Maintaining a functional free enterprise system (where you choose what you make/sell/buy).
Identify a characteristic of totalitarian governments.
Centralized control by the state over many aspects of life. / where the government has TOTAL control over the people like in North Korea telling them what haircuts they're allowed to have.
Name one major religious holiday celebrated in Islam.
Ramadan
Describe the purpose of of longitude and latitude lines (Think about what they measure)
Longitude- imaginary vertical lines that measure the distance east or west of the prime meridian
Latitude- imaginary horizontal lines that measure the distance north or south of the equator
Name the two religions that originated in Israel.
Judaism & Christianity
Explain how geography influences economic development.
Geographic features can limit or enhance trade, agriculture, and industry. Ex: Haiti that is prone to earthquakes due to their location
What is the significance of the Ten Commandments in Judaism?
They serve as moral guidelines for behavior.
What are the Four Noble Truths associated with?
Buddhism
What is absolute location?
In which regions is Buddhism primarily practiced today?
East and Southeast Asia
Name a country with a limited government.
The United State / The U.S.
Describe the main role of the United Nations.
To promote international cooperation and maintain peace
Explain the significance of Diwali in Hindu culture.
It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness.
Northern Hemisphere & Southern Hemisphere
Which five major world religions began in the Middle East?
Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
What is a characteristic of unlimited governments?
No restrictions on the powers on the government
Ex: North Korea
What form of government is ruled by a single individual?
Autocracy
Describe a belief shared by Judaism and Christianity.
The belief in one God.
The Western Hemisphere is west of the ____ & the Eastern Hemisphere is east of the ______.
Prime Meridian & Prime Meridian