Mapping Asia
Empires & Colonization
Conflicts & Power
People, Culture, & Society
Legacy Questions
100

The Ural Mountains split of Russia into 2 parts, one part is in Asia, the other part is in this continent

Europe

100

The British Empire ruled this South Asian colony until 1947

India

100

This resource has helped increase the modernization in some middle eastern countries but also has widen the wealth gap

Oil

100

This religion, founded in India, teaches about karma and reincarnation.

Hinduism

100

The world’s longest river runs north through eleven African countries and empties into the Mediterranean.

Nile River

200

These strong seasonal winds bring wet and dry seasons across much of Asia.

Monsoons

200

These empire drew borders across the Middle East that ignored ethnic and religious lines. (150 Each)

British and French

200

This disputed sea is claimed by China, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

South China Sea

200

The world’s largest population boom is occurring in this country.

India

200

This rainforest, the largest in the world, is being deforested rapidly for cattle and farmland

Amazon Rainforest

300

The majority of Asia’s volcanoes are found along this geological boundary.

The Ring of Fire

300

Britain’s “divide and rule” policy increased divisions between these two religious groups in India.  

Hindus and Muslims

300

This Cold War-era “border” is now a major tourist site filled with wildlife.

Korean DMZ

300

Aspects of cultural like music, dance, and religion were passed along this ancient trade route.

Silk Road

300

These two languages dominate South America today due to colonization

Spanish and Portuguese

400

This island country is located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula off the coast of Thailand

Singapore

400

This empire united much of Asia through conquest and trade during the 1200s

Mongol Empire

400

The idea that controlling trade routes gives nations global influence was demonstrated by which Chinese project?

Belt and Road Initiative.

400

Japan’s population is shrinking due to this demographic trend.

Aging Population and Low Birthrate

400

The division of Africa by European powers in 1884–85 was known as this event.

Berlin Conference

500

China borders 14 countries, 100 points per country. Must lock in after every guess.

Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Vietnam

500

This Asian region was divided after WWII into communist and capitalist halves.

Korea
500

The 1962 border war over the Himalayas was fought between these two countries.

India and China

500

The caste system originated within this religion.

Hinduism

500

This word describe racial segregation in South Africa. It required black Africans to carry a special ID and drink out of different water fountains.

Aparteid

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