A railroad was built so that China could send in products and Chinese men to make Tibet Chinese. Wanted to get rid of Tibetan culture.
100
The Three Gorges Dam appears along which river?
Yangtze or Chang Jiang River
100
What country(s) are located to the west of Pakistan?
Iran and Afghanistan
100
What three religions is Jerusalem important to? Why?
Christianity, Islam, Judaism
All believe it is their holy city.
100
Where are the Hindu Kush Mts located?
Afghanistan
200
Why does South Korea have a stronger economy than North Korea?
South Korea has trust from other nation such as the US. Because it is a democracy.The US helps South Korea with exporting goods and making products.
200
What religion is in China?
China has no religion because their communist government doesn't allow it.
200
When did India and Pakistan gain independence? How were they divided?
1947
Divided based on religion.
200
Why does Israel have a strong military?
Everyone must have military training.
They are surrounded by Arabic/Muslims countries and are afraid they might be taken over.
200
What is the name of the mountain range where Mt.Everest in located?
Himalayas
300
Name 3 differences between North and South Korea
Government, Money, Life Expectancy after Birth, Countries that support them
300
Explain the location and importance of the silk road.
The silk road runs from Rome to China. Traded products and ideas. Cities/Settlements have developed along the silk road.
300
What is the name of the country which was originally East Pakistan?
Bangladesh
300
The UN declared Israel a Jewish state in what year? What was this called?
1947
Partition
300
Why is the Takla Makan desert dry?
Rainshadow. Moutains block rain from coming to the side of the desert. (Leeward)
400
What religion is dominant in southwest Asia?
Islam
400
Why is Tibet important to China?
Tibet has an abundance of natural resources. As China's makes new products and exports them, they make money too.
400
What piece of land was fought for after the 2 countries were formed and why? Why are they in conflict now?
Kashmir
Fought because of religion. Kashmir-Islam Under India rule which is Hindu
Fighting now because of water. Water is very scarce in this region.
400
Why are Palestinians and Israelis engaged in conflict over land?
Palestinians are upset that their land was taken over. Israelis & Palestinians believe that god gave them this land. Wanted an all Jew state since they were driven out of previous places.
400
What is located on the eastern side of the Himalayan Mt. range?
Tibetan Plateau
500
What was life like for the Cambodians when the Khmer Rouge took over?
Many had to move out. Often people who worked for the previous government were killed as they did not support the communist government. Only farmers and peasant were kept for labor. They were the main work force.
500
Why was there a controversy during the 2008 Beijing Olympics? This incident was similar to what other country?
Countries threatened to not come because they saw how the Chinese were treating their people. They saw how Tibet was treated. This is similar to the incident in South Africa. Boycott from Olympics due to apartheid.
500
Where is Kashmir located? What is its climate?
Located in northwestern part of India. During the winter it is mainly snow and ice but in the spring and summer it is a very pleasant warm place to be.
500
Name a country that was in the war with Israel during the 6-day-War.
Egypt, Jordan, Syria
500
Why are some areas densely populated while others have little to no population?
Cities are highly populated near bodies of water due to easy access to trade and transportation.