Physical Features
A piece of land almost surrounded by water (Korea, Florida, Cape Cod)
Peninsula
The knowledge, beliefs, and ways of life shared by a group of people (Ex. language, food, art, music)
Culture
The exchange of goods and ideas between different regions
Trade
Being an expert in a specific field or job
Specialization
A country that is completely surrounded by land, does not access water
Landlocked
A network of routes/roads of trade and cultural exchange in Asia
The Silk Road
This valuable Chinese product was highly desired in Europe and gave the Silk Road its name
Silk
Belief in more than one god
Polytheism
A large group, cluster, or chain of islands (ex. Japan)
Archipelago
This religion spread from India to China along the Silk Road
Buddhism
This long wall was built to protect China from northern invaders
The Great Wall of China
What river was the center of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Indus River
Land with a particular kind of natural features.
Terrain
This philosophy, created by Confucius, emphasized respect, order, and family roles
Confucianism
Name one of the four kingdoms of Korea we learned about
Silla, Baekje, Goguryeo, Gaya
Teaching wild animals or plants to live and work closely with humans
Domestication
What mountain range borders India and has the tallest peak in the world?
Himalayas
The increasing connectedness of world cultures and economies, made possible by trade and technology
Globalization
Who was the cruel ruler of ancient China?
Qin Shi Huang
A long period, lasting for months or even years, with very little or no rain in a specific area
Drought