Physical Geography
What is the tallest mountain range in Asia?
Himalayas (Mount Everest)
What is cultural diffusion?
The spread of ideas, customs, or traditions between cultures
What continent is home to some of the world’s oldest religions?
Asia
What does a physical map show?
Mountains, rivers, and landforms
Why are many Asian schools overcrowded?
High population density
What desert lies between northern China and southern Mongolia?
Gobi Desert
What type of diffusion happens when people physically move and bring their culture with them?
Relocation diffusion
What is the main religion of the Middle East?
Islam
What does a political map show?
Borders, countries, and cities
What direction would you travel to go from India to Japan?
East
What river is the longest in Asia and important for farming and transport?
Yangzte River
When a trend spreads rapidly, like TikTok dances, what type of diffusion is that?
Contagious diffusion
What is Japan’s native religion that focuses on nature and spirits?
Shinto
What is a map scale used for?
Measuring real-life distance
Name one major language spoken in Asia.
(Examples: Mandarin, Arabic, Hindi)
What landform is known as the “Roof of the World”?
Plateau of Tibet
What type of diffusion spreads from the most powerful or influential people or places?
Hierarchical diffusion
What two major religions are practiced in India?
Hinduism and Buddhism
Latitude lines go in which direction?
East–West
What is one major environmental issue in India?
Air pollution
Name two ways Asia’s landforms affect where people live.
Mountains block travel; Rivers provide water for farming
Give one real-life example of cultural diffusion in Asia.
(Examples: Fast food chains adapting menus; American music trends; English in business)
How does religion influence daily life in Asia?
Through food, clothing, holidays, and traditions
What do latitude and longitude lines help you find?
Exact locations or coordinates on Earth
How does geography affect daily life in Asia?
It influences population, culture, and economic activities