Describe the Climate region in Mongolia (saying Steppe is not enough)
-Steppe
-short, shrub grassland
-extreme temps (freezing cold at nights and in winter; warm in summers)
-whipping winds
-miles of flat, treeless land
-etc.
100
What is ironic about the fact that over 50% of China's workers work in FARMING?
Only 10% of the land can be farmed
200
No place in Japan is more than ___ miles from the sea.
What is 90?
200
Describe three aspects of education in China
-very competitive
-cram school on weekends to cover curriculum that wasn't covered that week
-long days; exercise built into the school day
-stressful for kids because they feel they are their parents' only hope
-lessons are taught from the government's perspective; one-sided
-difficult high school entrance exams
-only 1-2% of students pass exams to get into college
-etc.
200
What is a popular professional sport in Japan?
What is SUMO WRESTLING
200
Camels can carry up to ____ pounds.
Camels can go _______ without water.
Camels can go _______ without food.
1) 900
2) one week
3) one month
200
The Japanese Alps create a spine through this home island
What is HONSHU
300
This body of water separates Japan from the Eur-asian mainland
What is the Sea of Japan
300
Describe the TERRA-COTTA ARMY
-an army of thousands of clay soldiers buried with Emperor Qin to protect him in the after-life
-life sized
-each soldier has a unique face
-found buried underground, still facing the east, where Qin's enemies would be
-thousands are probably still buried
300
Identify two customs (common behaviors) in Japan
-bowing to greet others
-slurping is a compliment
-hot washcloths for hands, not face
-removing shoes before entering homes
-eating on the floor
-etc.
300
List three positive aspects of a GHER
-portable; easy to take down and put up
-no screws/nails needed
-warm in winter; cool in summer
-spacious
-comfy
-etc.
300
What is the name given to the fermented mare's milk drink in Mongolia?
What is IRAG
400
Describe the mountains of JAPAN
rugged; heavily forested; covers 75% of the country
400
How did Mao Zedong change people's lives when he was in power?
-took over factories & land
-owned all houses
-told people where to live and work
-the one-child law
-controlled the economy (how much of a product would be made/sold, at what price, etc.)
-gave women and men equal rights and jobs
-etc.
400
Why would the train system offer a sincere apology where a train is even two minutes off-schedule (late)?
-millions of people relying on the trains to get them places on time
400
How is wealth in Mongolia determined?
Horses... the more you have, the wealthier you are
400
What does China's name mean?
What is Qin Kingdom or Middle Kingdom (supports the belief that China is the center of the world)
500
How does the geography of Japan affect the people there?
-with 75% of the country covered by mountains, more than 128,000,000 people need to fit into a small portion of an already small country
-Ring of Fire... causes lots of earthquake and volcanic activity
-location in the Pacific brings many typhoons
-FISH is a staple in the Japanese diet (a commonly eaten food)
-4 seasons in the north; humid and warm all year in the south
-etc.
500
Come up with FOUR ways the government controls life in China.
What is... too long to write... I'll just listen!
500
Why are capsule hotels convenient places for businessmen to stay overnight?
-only necessities available (shower, bed, bathroom, etc.)
-inexpensive
-toothbrushes, underwear, etc. are available
-etc.
500
Identify four ABCs of Culture for Mongolia
Answers will vary
500
What is the name of the naturally magnetic mineral that the Han dynasty found could line up the earth's north-south magnetic field (PS. it helped them in creating the compass)