Geography & Environment
What mountain range forms a natural barrier between China and India?
The Himalayas
Which ancient civilization developed along the Indus River?
Indus Valley Civilization
What is imperialism?
The domination of one country over another for political/economic gain.
What does ASEAN stand for?
Association of Southeast Asian Nations
When did Ms. Tillery graduate college?
This year -- 2025
This major river supports dense population and agriculture in China.
The Yangtze River
What concept justified the rise and fall of Chinese dynasties?
Mandate of Heaven
Which empire controlled Burma and Malaya?
The British Empire
What issue involves competing territorial claims over valuable waters?
The South China Sea disputes
What is Ms. Tillery's favorite animal?
Cats!
What type of farming involves carving flat steps into mountainsides to grow crops?
Terrace farming
What belief system emphasizes moral order, respect, and social harmony?
Confucianism
Which countries made up French Indochina?
Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia
What ethnic group has faced persecution in Myanmar?
The Rohingya Muslims
What is Ms. Tillery's favorite color?
Green!
Seasonal winds that bring wet or dry air to Asia are called what?
Monsoons
How did Buddhism spread throughout Asia?
Through trade routes and cultural diffusion
The Meiji Restoration transformed Japan by focusing on what?
Modernization and industrialization
How does climate change threaten Southeast Asia’s coastal regions?
Through rising sea levels and flooding
How old is Ms. Tillery?
24!
How does geographic isolation affect cultural development?
It can lead to unique, distinct cultures with less outside influence.
What do Buddhism and Hinduism have in common?
Both believe in reincarnation and karma
How was Japanese imperialism similar to European imperialism?
Both sought resources, territory, and power through expansion.
What is a postcolonial identity?
A blend of indigenous and colonial influences shaping national identity.
What school district did Ms. Tillery attend high school?
D11