Mapping Asia
The Ural Mountains split of Russia into 2 parts, one part is in Asia, the other part is in this continent
Europe
The British Empire ruled this South Asian colony until 1947
India
This resource has helped increase the modernization in some middle eastern countries but also has widen the wealth gap
Oil
This religion, founded in India, teaches about karma and reincarnation.
Hinduism
The world’s longest river runs north through eleven African countries and empties into the Mediterranean.
Nile River
These strong seasonal winds bring wet and dry seasons across much of Asia.
Monsoons
These empire drew borders across the Middle East that ignored ethnic and religious lines. (150 Each)
British and French
This disputed sea is claimed by China, Vietnam, and the Philippines.
South China Sea
The world’s largest population boom is occurring in this country.
India
This rainforest, the largest in the world, is being deforested rapidly for cattle and farmland
Amazon Rainforest
The majority of Asia’s volcanoes are found along this geological boundary.
The Ring of Fire
Britain’s “divide and rule” policy increased divisions between these two religious groups in India.
Hindus and Muslims
This Cold War-era “border” is now a major tourist site filled with wildlife.
Korean DMZ
Aspects of cultural like music, dance, and religion were passed along this ancient trade route.
Silk Road
These two languages dominate South America today due to colonization
Spanish and Portuguese
This island country is located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula off the coast of Thailand
Singapore
This empire united much of Asia through conquest and trade during the 1200s
Mongol Empire
The idea that controlling trade routes gives nations global influence was demonstrated by which Chinese project?
Belt and Road Initiative.
Japan’s population is shrinking due to this demographic trend.
Aging Population and Low Birthrate
The division of Africa by European powers in 1884–85 was known as this event.
Berlin Conference
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
This Asian region was divided after WWII into communist and capitalist halves.
The 1962 border war over the Himalayas was fought between these two countries.
India and China
The caste system originated within this religion.
Hinduism
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