GEOGRAPHY
What river valley in South Asia has very fertile soil and high population density?
Indo-Gangetic Plain
What type of government allows citizens to vote for leaders?
Democracy
What economic system is based on customs and traditions?
Traditional Economy
What religion is most common in Southwest Asia?
Islam
What is one way people adapt to cold climates?
Wear warm clothing
What desert limits population and economic activity in North Africa?
Sahara Desert
Which country has a communist government?
China
What economic system allows private ownership of businesses?
Free enterprise economy
What religion began in India?
Hinduism
What is one example of modifying the environment?
Building dams or irrigation canals
Why does Japan experience frequent earthquakes?
It is located on the Ring of Fire.
What type of government controls media and limits freedoms?
Dictatorship
What are machinery and tools examples of?
Capital
Gunpowder, silk, and paper were invented in what country?
China
Why are monsoons important in South Asia?
They provide rain for farming
What geographic feature slowed the spread of Islam into Africa?
Sahara Desert
What branch of government interprets laws?
Judicial branch
What is the total value of goods and services produced in a country called?
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
What is the spread of ideas and customs from one culture to another called?
Cultural Diffusion
What happens when monsoon rains are too strong?
Flooding
Why do many people live near rivers?
Rivers provide water and fertile soil.
What is the main goal of the United Nations?
Promote peace and cooperation
What type of industry is home-based and family operated?
Cottage industry
What religion influenced mosques and Arabic artwork?
Islam
Why do cities in South Asia have overcrowding?
High population density and job opportunities