Physical Geography of Asia
This mountain range divides India from China, and is home to the highest peak in the world.
The Himalayan Mountains (Himalayas)
Three main religions in China during the Dynastic Period.
(Must get 2/3 to be correct)
1. Buddhism
2. Confucianism
3. Daoism (Taoism)
Leader of the Communist forces in China.
Mao Zedong
This Asian country is home to more Muslims than any other country in the world.
Indonesia
The third largest ocean in the world.
The Indian Ocean.
The main cause of the downfall of most Chinese dynasties.
Peasant revolts.
Leader of the Nationalist forces in China.
Chiang Kai-Shek
This continent is the only continent to exist in all four hemispheres.
Africa
Home to two Asian countries, this peninsula extends from China.
The Korean Peninsula
Although referred to as the Yuan Dynasty, the rulers of the Yuan were actually from what people group?
Mongols
Sun Yat Sen was also known by what nickname?
"Father of the Nation"
The largest desert in the world.
Antarctica
Asia's largest desert -- both one of the hottest, and coldest places on Earth.
The Gobi Desert.
Name of the system of tests that many dynasties used to ensure they chose the best and brightest for important jobs.
Civil Service Exam System
In Communist China, people were required to carry around the __________________, which contained statements and sayings from Chairman Mao that they were required to memorize and quote.
Little Red Book
True or False: You can walk between Russia and the United States.
True (but only at certain times of the year)
This river is named for a Hindu goddess, and is considered sacred in the Hindu religion.
The Ganges River.
Name of the sailor during the Ming Dynasty who explored much of the Indian Ocean and its bordering nations.
Zheng He
After being defeated, Chiang Kai-Shek and the Nationalists fled to _________.
Taiwan
How many time zones does the United States have?
Nine