Basics of Geography
The Middle East
(Southwest Asia)
(Southwest Asia)
India/Pakistan
China
MISC.
100
A map that primarily focuses on MANMADE aspects such as border, boundaries, cities, or countries.
What is a "POLITICAL MAP"?
100
The government of Saudi Arabia in which a king and royal family possess absolute power in the country with little to no power for its people in comparison.
What is an "ABSOLUTE MONARCHY"?
100
This polytheistic religion originated in India and believes in the concept of reincarnation.
What is "HINDUISM"?
100
This trade route connected China with many areas of Europe, the Middle East and Africa, allowing the spread of multiple goods, ideas, religions, and diseases.
What is the "SILK ROAD"?
100
The term for something about a location that pulls you in or attracts you to living there.
What is a "PULL FACTOR"?
200
The theme of Geography that best fits this image:
What is "HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION"?
200
The resource that is often exported from Southwest Asia (The Middle East).
What is "PETROLEUM OIL"?
200
This empire, in pursuit of both land and resources, conquered India, turned it into a puppet government, and led to the rise of the devastating Bengal Famine.
What is the "BRITISH EMPIRE"?
200
The original economic system of the Peoples Republic of China in which only the government is permitted to control and operate both businesses and property.
What is "COMMUNISM"?
200
The term for living in a more country-based or small-town life.
What is "RURAL"?
300
A map that typically focuses on a large area such as an entire country, countries, or multiple continents.
What is a "SMALL SCALE MAP"?
300
The city that is considered holy ground for Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.
What is "JERUSALEM"?
300
The individual that is known for having advocated nonviolent protest as a form of resisting predatory regimes, leading to India achieving independence without the need for a war. He later served as an inspiration for later civil rights leaders.
Who is "MOHANDAS GANDHI"?
300
This island, founded by the Nationalists, considers themselves to be the Republic of China and has created a democratic government to counter mainland China.
What is "TAIWAN"?
300
The term for when a country's own citizens/residents enter violent conflict with one another, typically due to social unrest.
What is a "CIVIL WAR"?
400
The theme of Geography that best fits this image:
What is "MOVEMENT"?
400
This city is known for possessing the tallest building in the world and achieved success by diversifying its economy so that it would have multiple forms of income once its oil reserves dried up.
What is "DUBAI"?
400
This controversial social system divides individuals in India into "varnas", groups in which ones position is dictated by birth and the profession of one's parents.
What is the "CASTE SYSTEM"?
400
This plan by Mao Zedong was meant to propel China ahead of all other countries by enhancing steel production but instead ultimately failed and led to a tragic disaster known as the Great Famine.
What is the "GREAT LEAP FORWARD"?
400
This landmass both serves as a natural barrier against the Arctic winds of Siberia as well as the border between the continents of Europe and Asia.
What are the "URAL MOUNTAINS"?
500
A form of government in which a King or Queen is present but the people are ones with the true power.
What is "CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY"?
500
The country that the United Nations opted to create for the Jewish people after the devastation cause by the Holocaust orchestrated by Adolf Hitler and his Nazi supporters.
What are is "ISRAEL"?
500
This territory is home to the Indus river and has been the focal point for hostilities between Pakistan and India.
What is the "KASHMIR REGION"?
500
This Chinese philosopher sought to end the constant years of civil unrest in China by attempting to teach multiple generations morals and positive values. While he died believing his was a failure, his ideas were spread by his students and succeeded in bringing about change.
Who is "CONFUCIUS"?
500
This economic system allows BOTH people and the government to own and operate businesses and property within the country.
What is "SOCIALISM"?