He led a non-violent movement in India to get independence from Great Britain.
Who is Gandhi?
100
These are seasonal heavy winds and rain that occur in Asia
What are monsoons
100
Name the two Japanese cities that the USA dropped atomic bombs on....
What are Hiroshima and Nagasaki
100
Name a type of climate found in Asia
What are steppe, desert, tundra, highland, humid continental, humid subtropical and tropical rainforest. There is quite a variety of climates found in Asia.
200
This is the most populated city in the world
What is Tokyo?
200
He is Mao Tse-Tung
Who was the communist leader in China
200
This area is located around the Pacific Ocean, and is known for earthquakes and active volcanoes.
What is ring of fire
200
Name the tomb built by an Indian Emperor for his wife
What is the Taj Mahal
200
This Chinese port city was under British control until 1997
What is Hong Kong
300
This is the highest mountain peak in the world. The climb to the top is very dangerous.
What is Mt. Everest?
300
He is responsible for over 3 million deaths in Cambodia.
Who is Pol Pot
300
This is the way that most people in Asia make their money
What is agriculture or farming - rice
300
This is the province where most Buddhists live. The area has long wanted its independence from China.
What is Tibet
300
This Asian country is known for manufacturing many cars and electronics
What is Japan
400
This river is considered sacred by Hindus.
What is the Ganges River?
400
He led the democratic effort in a losing battle in China. He was later moved to Taiwan.
Who is Chang Kai-shek
400
This is another name for tidal waves caused by underwater earthquakes
What is a tsunami
400
Name the three major religions of this region
What are Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism
400
This has become a major source of income in places like Nepal and Bhutan in recent years
What is tourism
500
The area known as Kashmir is being fought over by these two countries.
What are India and Pakistan?
500
He is the spiritual leader of the Buddhists. He now lives in India
Who is the Dalai Lama
500
Name three communist countries in this region of the world
What are China, North Korea and Vietnam
500
Name the physical features where most people live near in this region.
What are river valleys, mountain valleys and along the coastline.
500
This is the geographic location where North and South Korea divide