Asia’s Culture & Geography
What major river is considered sacred in India?
The Ganges River
What are the three main types of economic systems?
Traditional, command, and market
What type of government gives citizens the most power?
Democracy
What is the world’s largest desert located in northern Africa?
The Sahara Desert
What was the main reason European countries colonized Africa in the late 1800s?
To gain access to natural resources and expand their empires.
Which mountain range separates China from India?
The Himalayas
In which type of economy do government planners make all economic decisions?
Command economy
In an autocracy, who holds the power?
A single ruler or leader
Which river is the longest in the world and flows north through Africa?
The Nile River
What movement encouraged African nations to gain independence from European powers?
Pan-Africanism
What is the dominant religion in Japan?
Shintoism
What type of economy is based on supply and demand?
Market economy
What is the difference between a presidential and a parliamentary democracy?
In a presidential system, citizens elect the leader directly; in a parliamentary system, the legislature selects the leader.
Why do most people in Africa live near water sources?
Because of better access to farming, trade, and transportation.
In which year did South Africa end apartheid?
1994
Which Asian country is known for a communist government and rapid economic growth?
China
Which two countries in Asia have mixed economies but lean toward market systems?
Japan and South Korea
What type of government does Kenya have?
Presidential democracy
How does the Sahara Desert affect population distribution?
It limits settlement due to harsh climate and lack of water.
Who became South Africa’s first Black president after apartheid ended?
Nelson Mandela
How has Japan’s lack of natural resources affected its economy?
It relies on trade and advanced technology to support growth.
What are the four factors that influence economic growth?
Natural resources, human capital, capital goods, and entrepreneurship
What type of citizen participation does Saudi Arabia have?
Autocracy with limited citizen participation
What major physical feature separates North Africa from Sub-Saharan Africa?
The Sahara Desert
What was the Berlin Conference of 1884–1885?
A meeting where European powers divided Africa without African input.