Dynasties
The ___ was the first dynasty in China and it lasted over 600 years
Shang Dynasty
Which mountains work as a natural border between South Asia and East Asia?
The Himalayas mountains
What is The Ring of Fire?
A chain of volcanoes that line the Pacific Rim and cause problems for Japan and other Pacific Rim countries
What is polytheism?
The belief in or worship of more than one god
What were the spheres of influence in China and which countries were involved?
Areas that other nations had control over in China
Britain, France, Germany, Russia and Japan each controlled small chunks.
The ____ gave its name to CHINA
Qin Dynasty
Name of the peninsula where North Korea and South Korea are located
Korean Peninsula
How does the Ring of Fire causes so many problems in Japan and other countries?
The tectonic plates are continually bumping and sliding into each other causing earthquakes from Japan all the way to California.
What is outsourcing?
The act of getting alternative goods and services from other cheaper locations or countries
Name of the festival of lights in India
Diwali
The ______ is well known for creating paper during their rule
Han Dynasty
What is a peninsula?
Which year did a tsunami hit Japan and killed over 15,000 people?
2011
Monsoons are ____ that affect the entire region in South Asia
Name of the festival of colors in India
Holi
In what year did the last dynasty was overthrown?
What is a plateau?
A very rugged terrain with very few flat spots
What kind of natural disasters does The Ring of Fire can cause?
Earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions.
What is a subcontinent?
A large landmass that is smaller than a continent
What is the caste system?
4-5 social groups in Hinduism, each with its own special occupations and rituals. Once you were born into the group, you could not leave it until you died – there was no social mobility
What is the definition of "dynasty"?
A dynasty was a series of rulers who are from the same family
China’s largest construction project and world’s biggest dam, is one of the largest hydroelectric power generators in all of Asia
The Three Gorges Dam
Around how many active volcanoes does Japan have?
Around 60
Who led the Independence movements in India?
Gandhi
Name the two most important rivers in China and why are they so important for their economy?
Yangtze River and Yellow River. They provide trade, irrigation, hydroelectric power, and transportation