Australia
Who were the "original" people of Australia?
Aboriginals
What country took control over India?
Britain
The Mughal Empire is a continuation of which empire?
The Mongols
North Vietnam supported ______, South Vietnam supported __________
What is the government of Antarctica?
NONE
Give me ONE (1) animal native/ unique to Australia.
Koala, Kangaroo, Platypus, Wombat.....
What was an effect of British colonization on India/ SE Asia?
Language, Culture......
One contribution of the Mughal Empire by Shah Jahan was the building of the.....
Taj Mahal
Why did the US enter the Vietnam War?
To stop the spreading of Communism.
What were the rulers of Ancient Egypt called?
Pharaohs
Like the restaurant, this is the large desert like portion of Australia.
Outback
Why did Europe want to colonize SE Asia so badly?
The warm/ moist weather allowed for the farming of cash crops.
Where was the Mughal Empire located?
India
What was the domino theory?
The idea that if one country falls Communist, the surrounding countries will fall to Communism.
What did the Partition of India do?
Split India into India and Pakhistan.
Who were the first people to live in New Zealand?
Polynesians (Maori)
Which four countries took over Southeast Asia?
SPUN (Spain, Portugal, United States, Netherlands)
Besides Jahan, what was another "Great" ruler from the Mughal Empire?
Akbar the Great
Who was the President/ Leader of North Vietnam?
Ho Chi Min
________ stayed in India, ________ went to Pakistan.
Hindus, Muslims
What three (3) countries colonized most of the Pacific Islands.
JUG (Japan, USA, Germany)
How did the US acquire control over the Phillippines?
Through the Spanish-American War
Why did Shah Jahan construct the Taj Mahal?
To honor his wife that had passed.
Why did the Viet Cong rebel against the government of South Vietnam?
Corrupt, Unstable
Similar to Angkor Watt, what were the Pyramids of Egypt built for?
Burial Chambers, dedications to the dead