Physical Geography
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What is a tsunami?
A tsunami is a giant ocean wave with enormous power.
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2. How was the economy of India affected by being a British colony?
British colonialism practice trade that favored them.
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5. What are the two major religions that began in India and spread throughout Asia?
Buddhism and Hinduism
9. What is the continent with the largest population?
Asia
13. Why did the U.S.A go to war in North Korea and Vietnam?
To stop the spread of communism
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What is the cause of a tsunami?
A tsunami is caused by an underwater earthquake.
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3. As a colony of Britain, what was India required to import?
Britain forced India to import only British goods. This affected India's economy for years.
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7. What is the caste system?
It is a system that divides society into different social groups.
10. What country has the largest population in the world?
China
14. What type of government exists in North Korea and China?
Communism
What is a monsoon?
Monsoons are seasonal winds.
4. Which person led India to independence?
Gandhi
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8. How has the caste system changed in recent years?
India's constitution now forbids, or outlaws, discrimination and unfair treatment of people of a different class.
11. How has China slowed the population growth?
One Child Policy
What is the line that divides North and South Korea?
38th Parallel
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1. How do the monsoons affect the climate in South Asia?
Winds blow from the Indian Ocean bringing heavy rains during the wet monsoons. The dry air moves from the himalayas during the dry monsoon season.
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Just as in India, what European countries wanted to colonize Southeast Asia?
France, Spain, Netherlands, and Great Britain.
6. What religion is practice by 63% of the Indian population?
Hinduism
12. What are some major problems caused from overpopulation?
pollution, immigration, and urbanization
What government is in South Korea?
Democracy
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What animal is endangered in Southeast Asia because it is poached or hunted illegally?
Asian Elephant
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For what reason did they want to monopolize the spice trade?
The spices could be sold for a great profit and help the countries become wealthy.
What is a rule of the caste system?
Members of one caste system cannot eat with or marry someone from another caste?
If you were to buy an item at the store, what country in Asia is most likely to have produced it?
China
What type of government exists in Vietnam?
Communism