Japan
What type of Government does Japan have?
Japan has a constitutional monarchy.
What are the main challenges facing East Asia?
Aging population, Healthcare,Pensions
Which philosophy in China teaches respect for elders and social harmony?
Confucianism
What regional group promotes cooperation among many African countries?
The African Union
What river was Egypt`s lifeline and shaped its farmland?
The Nile River
What is the capital of Japan?
Tokyo
What major landform dominates South Asia's Northern edge?
The Himalayas, The worlds highest Mountains .
What type of government does China have?
A one party state led by the Communist Party.
What happened across Africa in the mid-1900`s after colonization?
Many countries won independence
What god-king ruled ancient Egypt?
Pharaoh
What natural disaster is common in Japan?
Earthquakes
What seasonal winds bring heavy rain to South Asia?
Monsoons
How are top leaders chosen in China?
Selected within the Communist Party.
What river supported ancient Egyptian civilization?
The Nile
What writing system did ancient Egyptians use?
Hieroglyphs
What is Japan`s legislature called?
The Diet
What mountain range forms a barrier north of South Asia?
The Himalayas
What philosophy stresses respect and duty in China?
Confucianism
What desert covers much of northern Africa?
The Sahara
What structure were ancient Egyptian pharaohs buried in?
The Pyramids
What chain of Islands make up Japan?
An archipelago
What country in East Asia is a constitutional monarchy?
Japan
What major river helped ancient Chinese civilizations grow?
The Yellow River
What grassy region lies south of the Sahara?
The Sahel
What river made Egypt`s farms possible?
The Nile