Geography
What natural phenomenon is common in the Ring of Fire?
Earthquakes and volcanoes
What system of government gives power directly to the people?
Democracy
What is the main religion in India?
Hinduism
Who led a nonviolent independence movement in India?
Mohandas Gandhi
What is the official language of China?
Mandarin
What physical feature has made trade difficult in South Asia?
The Himalayas
What economic system allows people to create and sell products freely?
Capitalism / free market
What belief is shared by Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism?
Reincarnation
What strategy did Gandhi use against British rule?
Nonviolent resistance/ Civil Disobedience
What ethnic group makes up the majority of China’s population?
Han
Why do many people live in eastern China instead of the west?
Because the west has deserts and mountains
What type of government strictly controls information and freedom of speech?
Authoritarian/communist government
What does literacy rate measure?
How many people can read and write
Why does the Korean War not have a clear winner?
It ended in a stalemate / no peace treaty
What type of economy does China have today?
Command (communist) economy
What is the tallest mountain in SE Asia?
What is a key difference between North Korea and South Korea?
North: communist / South: democratic and developed
What does a low infant mortality rate indicate about a country?
Better quality of life
How did the Silk Road impact the ancient world?
It allowed cultural and trade exchange
How do geographic barriers affect population distribution in China?
They concentrate population in the east
Why does Japan experience tsunamis and earthquakes?
It is located in the Ring of Fire
What Chinese government policy attempted to control population growth?
One Child Policy
What social practice distinguishes Hinduism from Buddhism?
The caste system
Which Asian country historically adopted the most Western influence?
Japan
Which country has a population larger than Japan and China?
India