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whats the largest country in Asia
China
what is the unit were going over at the moment
asia
How has the U.S. influenced Asian culture?
introducing baseball to the country
what is Sumo wrestling
an ancient form of wrestling, and is the national sport of Japan
What is a major crop grown and eaten in Asia?
rice
How is being close to rivers helpful?
fresh water, natural resources, trading
what are two countries that are similar in asia
china and Japan
How many religions does China recognize?
5
What is stressed in karate?
stress good manners, and strength of the mind and body
Why was the Great Wall of China built?
to keep out foreign invaders
What physical feature serves as a natural boundary between China, India, and Nepal?
Himalaya Mountains (including Mt. Everest)
What major physical feature is east of East and Southeast Asia?
pacific ocean
What is the official language of China?
Mandarin
Why are a majority of people in the Philippines Catholic?
they were colonized by Spain
What is anime?
includes comic books and cartoons produced in Japan
Why does a majority of China’s population live in the east?
A majority of China’s population is in the east due to deserts and mountains in the west
How do dense forests cause issues?
Dense forests make it difficult to develop transportation routes
What is a major difference between East and Southeast Asia compared to the U.S.?
life expectancy and GDP per capita
What are the most common religions in East and Southeast Asia?
Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism
How would you describe origami to another person?
is the art of folding paper into a sculpture without cutting, gluing, or taping
How is having access to the Pacific Ocean helpful?
for trading
What would a person’s surroundings look like after a tsunami?
causing severe damage to infrastructure and loss of life, as well as typhoons
How is a Chinese student’s life similar and different from American students?
go to school 12-14 hours and go to school on Saturdays
How is ethnicity connected to language in this region?
• Vietnam = Vietnamese • Thailand = Thai • Japan = Japanese • Korea = Korean
What values are important in Asian culture?
Confucianism teaches the young to show respect towards the elderly