Physical features of Ancient Egypt and Kush
Government
Challenges
Religions and Philosophies
Physical terrain of Southeast Asia
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What was the most important physical feature for both ancient Egypt and Kush?
What is the Nile River.
150
How did the domino theory influence the United States' role in the Vietnam War?
It convinced the United States to become involved in the war.
150
What are problems or difficulties in Southeast Asia?
Overpopulation, large gap between the rich and poor, and urbanization.
150
What is a primary characteristic that differentiates religious groups from ethnic groups?
Religious groups are defined by shared beliefs and practices related to spirituality.
150
How does overpopulation in Indonesia affect the availability of clean water?
It increases pollution and reduces access to clean water.
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Why did people in ancient Egypt and Kush settle near the Nile River?
Settlements clustered around the Nile because the surrounding deserts were hot and dry with little water or vegetation.
200
The United States involved itself in Vietnam in the 1960s because?
It feared that if Vietnam became communist then surrounding countries would quickly follow.
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What was a negative effect of the United States' involvement in the Vietnam War?
The death toll for American soldiers was high, and the American public were divided in their support of the war.
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Where is Buddhism mostly found?
What is Thailand.
200
Which Southeast Asian country that is depicted on the map was the location of a war in which the USA was attempting to stop the spread of communism?
What is Vietnam.
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How did the deserts surrounding the Nile Valley affect the people of Egypt and Kush?
The vast Libyan, Nubian, and Arabian deserts served as a natural barrier, providing protection against invaders.
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Because countries cannot produce all of the goods/services that it needs they must?
Specialize and trade on a global scale.
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Which conditions most likely account for extreme poverty and economic disparity in Southeast Asia?
competition among workers for too few jobs and low wages.
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Where is Christianity mostly found?
What is the Philippines.
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By studying the map, which of these statements can be determined to be accurate
Rivers provided a source of both irrigation and transportation.
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What were the main physical features of ancient Egypt?
Key features included the Nile River, the fertile Nile Delta in the north where the river meets the Mediterranean Sea, and the surrounding immense deserts.
300
Which country in Southeast Asia has a higher GDP than the United States due to its specialization in the financial services sector?
What is Singapore.
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Rapid _______ in Southeast Asia puts too much burden on infrastructure and services in cities. This leads to increasing ______ among rich and poor and can lead to political conflict._________ areas also suffer greater risks in the event of natural disasters.
What is urbanization, disparities, and overpopulated.
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What are two places is Islam mostly found?
Malaysia, and Indonesia.
300
What does the map show?
Most travel between countries happens by sea or air in Southeast Asia.
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How did the Nile's flooding in Egypt differ from other rivers like the Jordan?
The Nile in Egypt flooded at a predictable time every year which allowed farmers to anticipate and utilize the deposited fertile silt. The Jordan River, in contrast, did not flood regularly, making its valley less fertile for extensive farming.
500
What is the law that was a system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa?
What is Apartheid.
500
Which environmental challenges in Southeast Asia are most directly related to the activity shown?
What is deforestation air pollution.
500
In the Philippines, a sultanate controlled the area which led to the spread of?
What is Islam.
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Which of the following factors has led to the development of Southeast Asian cities?
What is Trade routes.