Religion
What cultural pattern in Central Asia resulted from historic migrations of Arabs to this region?
Islam was introduced to the region
Which geographic features allowed China to develop in isolation?
Gobi Desert & Himalayas
Ancient name for present-day Iran?
Persia
National and state governments (Federalism)
Constitution
Elected Representative
Laws interpreted by the Supreme Court
How USA & India are similar
India’s significantly large labor pool helps to contribute to an economy that is characterized by —
Service-oriented industries
Which religion shows a strong respect for its elders & ancestors?
Confucianism
Which religious tradition separated from the Roman Catholic Church in Europe, spread to Russia, and blended into Russia culture?
Eastern Orthodoxy
What physical feature oftens serves as a barrier for trade & travel in South Asia?
The Himalayas
Which Asian nation is most like the USA?
India
Which of the following accounts for most of the cultural diffusion to East Asia throughout history?
Trade
2 languages whose religious members are in the same Semitic language family?
Hebrew & Arabic
Which geographic features allowed China to develop in isolation?
The Himalayan mountains
What provides plentiful rain for the rice fields?
Summer monsoon season
The Ottoman Empire (Present-Day Turkey) controlled the Middle East before which colonial power moved in to create separate countries?
Great Britian
How has the distribution of natural resources in Southwest Asia and North Africa affected economic patterns in the region?
Some nations got very rich by selling oil
Which 3 religions are monotheistic, use sacred texts (books), have similar dietary rules?
Judaism, Christianity & Islam
Which cultural institution has historically guided the moral and social life for most people in India?
Hinduism
Which country is landlocked?
Mongolia
How did the history of North Korea during the 20th century helped lead to its economic and social problems today?
N. Korea became communist and had military overspending
How have the homes in flood zones adapted to the environment of region?
Homes are built on stilts
How many times per day do Muslims pray?
5 times per day
Which East Asian country has had the most cultural diffusion with the western nations?
Japan
Which geographic factors most influenced the agriculture of SW Asia?
Nile, Tigris & Euphrates rivers
Percentage of Population Practicing Buddhism in Select Nations of Southeast Asia:
Country% Buddhist
Burma89%
Cambodia 96.4%
Laos67%
Thailand94.6%
How has the history of Southeast Asia contributed to the trend in the data shown in the table?
Traders and travelers from South Asia brought their religious beliefs with them.
When the GDP per capita, life expectancy, literacy rates and infant mortality rates are high and low, what does that say about a region?
The region is characterized by VARYING levels of economic development