India
What is the capital city of India?
New Delhi
One major difference in Chinese and American society today, is that China is mainly a __ government, while the United States is a democracy.
Communist / Command
Australia is located completely in the ___ hemisphere and is nicknamed the Land Down Under.
Southern
The __ island group lies north and east of Australia
Melanesia
What could be found underneath Antarctica’s ice?
Highlands, valleys and mountains
What country had imperial rule over India?
Great Britain
During Chinese weddings, there is an emphasis on the color ____. This is an ancient tradition that is still practiced in modern day. Even the bride wears this color dress.
Red
Canberra, Australia is the capital city and is found on which coast of the continent?
Southeast
___ sits on the southern end of the earth.
Antarctica
The Antarctic Treaty was signed by several countries to use Antarctica for
Scientific research
What three major world religions began in India?
Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism
Many people have to live on the coasts of Japan, due to the interior being covered mostly by ___.
Mountains
The coral formation found near the northeastern coast of Australia are called the
Great Barrier Reef
Very little is known about the origins of the people of the __ island group.
Polynesia
__ is a major source of food for Antarctica’s animals and wildlife.
Krill
____ affect India by bringing massive rains and winds. This season is one that is planned around in India.
Monsoons
While Japan is small in size, they are large in number of people. The population ____ of Japan is quite high. This is seen in the amount of people per square mile. This makes for some interesting societal rules and norms.
Density
The descendants of the first people in Australia are called
Aborigines
Low islands and high islands are Oceania’s
Two types of islands
Why is Antarctica considered a desert?
It receives less than 10 inches of rain a year.
In India, people will only touch one another with their right hand. This has to do with tradition and influence from their beliefs. What is this called?
A custom
Asia is a ____ world player in economy and trade.
Major
The country located off the southeastern coast of Australia is
New Zealand
Three major island groups in the Pacific Ocean studied by geographers are called
Oceania
Today, Antarctica is the only continent without what?
Permanent human population