India
Where is India located in Asia?
India is located in South Asia, between neighboring Pakistan and Bangladesh
Is Russia part of Europe, Asia, or both continents?
The country of Russia spreads through parts of Europe including its capitol, Moscow. Siberia is located in Northern Asia
Where does China rank as the largest country in the world?
China currently ranks 3rd as the largest country in the world after Russia and Canada. The United States comes right after China.
Is Korea a unified country and if not, what are the two Korean countries called?
Korea has not been unified yet. North and South Korea are the two countries located at the Korean Peninsula.
What does Japan’s flag look like?
Japan’s flag has a red dotted sun in the middle and the background color of the flag is all white.
What are the two main religions in India?
The two main religions in Asia are Buddhism and Hinduism
What was country was Russia called from 1922-1991?
The Soviet Union or the USSR
Does China have the biggest population in the world?
China currently has the largest population of any country in the world with 1.4 billion people and India comes after China.
What war was fought between North Korea and South Korea and what year was it fought?
The Korean War from 1950-1953
Was Japan part of the Axis or the Allies during World War 2?
Japan was part of the Axis during World War 2
Which important peace activist was born in India?
(Hint: He influenced Martin Luther King Jr’s civil rights movement)
His name was Mahatma Gandhi
Who was the founder of the USSR?
Vladimir Lenin was the founder of the USSR in 1922
Who led China from 1949-1976?
The man who led China from 1949-1976 was Mao Zedong
Who is the current leader of North Korea?
The current supreme leader of North Korea is Kim Jong Un
When did Japan become a constitutional monarchy?
Japan abolished its absolute monarchy and replaced it with a constitutional monarchy in 1947 after World War 2.
Who empire colonized India and what year did India become independent?
The British Empire colonized India in 1858. India became independent from Britain in 1947.
When did the Sino-Soviet split occur and how did it occur?
The Sino-Soviet split between China and the Soviet Union started in 1961 after Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev publicly denounced the former Soviet leader, Joseph Stalin. Chinese chairman Mao Zedong saw Khrushchev as a revisionist of the Marxist ideology.
When was the Republic of China on mainland founded and who founded the Republic of China?
Reverend Sun Yat-Sen founded the newly established Republic of China in 1912 after the overthrow of the Manchu-ruled Qing dynasty following the Xinhai Revolution
When was the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) founded and when was the Republic of Korea (South Korea) founded?
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea were both established in 1948 with the Republic of Korea supported by the United States. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea would be aided by the Soviet Union.
How long was Emperor Hirohito’s reign in Japan?
Emperor Hirohito reigned as the emperor of Japan from 1926 to his death in 1989. That is a 63 year reign.
What is the caste system in India composed of?
The caste system in India consists of the Brahmins at the top (religious leaders), Kshatriyas (warriors), Vaishyas (tradesman or merchant), and Shudras (peasants and servants). The Dalits are known as the “untouchables” or casteless in India society because they do the most tedious labor.
Who is the first and last tsar of Russia?
The first tsar of Russia was Ivan the Terrible and the last tsar of Russia was Tsar Nicholas II
What are all the dynasties in the history of China in chronological order?
Xia Dynasty (mythical), Shang Dynasty, Zhou Dynasty, Qin Dynasty, Han Dynasty, Sui Dynasty, Tang Dynasty, Song Dynasty, Yuan Dynasty, Ming Dynasty, and lastly the Qing Dynasty
Who is considered as the greatest ruler in Korean history?
King Sejong the Great is considered as the greatest ruler in Korea history because he introduced and invented the Korean alphabets.