Urban v Rural
What major challenge does India face regarding its population?
Overcrowding
Name a physical process in southeast asia.
Typhoon, tsunami, earthquake, ring of fire
What has been one significant impact of the Syrian Civil War on neighboring countries?
An increase in Syrian refugees destruction of their homes.
Which of the following statements is most likely to be true?
A. Muslims only live in Africa and Asia.
B. Jews only live in North America.
C. Christianity was first founded in Europe.
D. Hinduism was first founded in Asia.
D) Hinduism was first founded in Asia
Name a contribution of the Gupta empire
Decimals, concept of zero, spread Buddhism, made contributions to science (earth revolves around the sun), art, and literature.
What do people in rural areas of South and Southeast Asia primarily depend on for income?
Agriculture and fishing
Why are monsoons beneficial to farmers?
The rain waters the crops.
According to President Obama, what action by the Syrian government was considered a reason for the United States to get involved in the Syrian conflict?
The use of CHEMICAL WEAPONS
Name a country in south or southeast Asia where Islam is the prominent religion.
Indonesia, Pakistan, and Bangladesh
What was the main impact of Ashoka’s conversion to Buddhism on the Mauryan Empire?
The spread of Buddhism across south asia
What challenges do urban areas often face as their populations grow?
Pollution, overcrowding, and homelessness
What physical geographic features are in South Asia?
Himalayas, Indus river, Ganges river
What were some of the contributing factors to the social unrest in Syria?
Harsh government crackdowns, drought, bad economic times.
What common belief is shared by both Buddhism and Hinduism regarding the afterlife?
Both believe in reincarnation (rebirth)
In what ways were the social/cultural contributions of Ashoka similar to that of King Chandragupta II?
Both spread Buddhism
What is subsistence agriculture?
Farming that provides enough food only for the farmer's family
What physical characteristic defines Southeast asia?
Most countries are islands or have a border on the sea.
What is the Arab spring?
A string of protests across the middle east that led to the Syrian Civil War
How did Islam spread to South and Southeast Asia?
Muslim merchants in the 700s
What geographic feature was important to the development of the Mauryan Empire?
The Ganges river
What are the job opportunities in Urban areas in South and Southeast Asia
Call centers, manufacturing, banking, and tech support
List two island countries in South east asia.
Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei
What has been the impact of the Syrian Civil War on the country’s political stability?
In what way do the teachings of both Buddhism and Hinduism promote ethical behavior?
By emphasizing that actions affect future lives.
How did trade contribute to the Gupta Empire’s economy?
It connected the empire with Southeast Asia and China.