Government & Politics
What type of government does North Korea have?
Totalitarian dictatorship / Communist state.
What are the two major rivers of China?
The Yellow River and the Yangtze River.
Which ancient civilization originated in the Indus River Valley?
Indus Valley Civilization
What is the capital of South Korea?
Seoul.
This element has the chemical symbol 'Fe'.
What is iron?
What form of government does India have today?
Federal parliamentary democracy.
What geographic region is Israel located in?
The Middle East / Southwest Asia.
Which European country colonized Indonesia?
The Netherlands (Dutch)
What is the "Miracle on the Han River"?
South Korea's rapid economic growth and industrialization after the Korean War.
This painter is known for cutting off part of his ear and creating Starry Night.
Who is Vincent van Gogh?
What event led to the establishment of Communist rule in China in 1949?
The Chinese Civil War / Communist victory led by Mao Zedong.
What makes Indonesia geographically unique?
It's the world’s largest archipelago with over 17,000 islands.
What happened in 1948 that changed Israel’s history?
The founding of the modern State of Israel.
What are some modern global cultural exports from Japan?
Anime, video games, technology, fashion, and cuisine.
This famous soft drink was invented by John Pemberton in 1886.
What is Coca-Cola?
Why is India considered the world's largest democracy?
Because of its large population and regular democratic elections.
What deserts are found in China?
The Gobi Desert and the Taklamakan Desert.
What was the impact of British colonization on India?
Economic exploitation, cultural influence, and development of infrastructure but also
What religions (3) and cultures historically influenced Indonesia?
Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and later European Christian influences.
This planet is known for its "Great Red Spot," a giant storm.
What is Jupiter?
What are the main causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
Competing national claims to land, especially Jerusalem, and the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, displacement of Palestinians, and ongoing territorial disputes.
How many islands make up the Philippines?
Over 7,000 islands.
When did Pakistan become a nuclear power?
In 1998.
Why is Indonesia significant as the world’s largest Muslim-majority country?
It has the highest number of Muslims globally, influencing Islamic culture and geopolitics in the region.
This remote island in the South Pacific is one of the most isolated places on Earth and is known for its large stone statues called Moai.
What is Easter Island?