Foundations of Geo
What are the 5 Themes of Geography
Location, Place, Region, Movement, H.E.I
The fertile crescent developed between which two major rivers?
Tigris & Euphrates
Name the 5 countries European powers that colonized South East Asia
Dutch, British, French, Spanish, Portugese
The ___________________ensured that government officials were selected based on merit rather than birth in ancient China
Civil Service Exam
The partition of India led to the creation of what two independent countries?
India & Pakistan
Provide an example of each theme of geography:
Location: Denver is west of Kansas and located at 39.7392° N, 104.9903° W.
Place: Japan is known for its mountains, sushi culture, and modern cities.
Region: The Sahara Desert is a region defined by its dry climate and vast sand dunes.
Human–Environment Interaction: People in Arizona use air conditioning to adapt to extreme heat.
Movement: Ideas about democracy spread from Europe to the Americas through books and travel.
The ____________________ Empire is known for its pyramids, pharaohs, and hieroglyphics.
Egyptian Empire
_____________ was the 1st European country to establish trade in South East Asia by establishing trading posts
Portugal
Zheng He is famous for leading massive Chinese "treasure voyages" as a _________________ admiral and diplomat from 1405-1433, commanding huge fleets across the Indian Ocean to Southeast Asia, India, the Middle East, and East Africa to establish Chinese prestige, trade, and tributary relations, centuries before European explorers.
Ming Dynasty
The time in which India was under direct control of the British Government was known as the:
British Raj
Provide 3 examples of different Regions in the United States:
Midwest, Mountain West, PNW, Rocky Mountains, Appalachian Mountains, West Coast, New England
Temples built by Mesopotamians to honor their gods and serve as administrative centers are known as
Ziggurats
The cultivation system implemented by the Dutch required locals to grow what specific crops:
Spices (Pepper)
Sugar
Coffee
This Chinese Dynasty is known for the construction of the Grand Canal and standardization of coins
Sui Dynasty
Explain the cause of the Sepoy Rebellion:
The Sepoy Rebellion began because Indian soldiers were upset about rifle cartridges coated in cow/pig fat, which goes against both Hindu/Muslim religions.
Explain what the Paleolithic Era was and how we transitioned into the next era.
The Paleolithic Era, also called the Old Stone Age, was the earliest and longest period of human history. During this time, humans lived as nomadic hunter-gatherers, moving from place to place in small groups to find food. People used simple stone tools, controlled fire, created early art (like cave paintings), and depended entirely on the natural environment for survival.
The transition out of the Paleolithic Era happened because humans gradually learned how to farm. This shift—called the Neolithic Revolution—began when people started to domesticate plants and animals, settle in one place, and build permanent villages. Farming produced more reliable food supplies, which led to population growth, specialized jobs, and eventually the rise of the first civilizations.
What was the main significance of the Babylonian Empire:
Development of Hammurabis Code- 1st Legal System
The Spanish forced local communities to provide labor, goods, and taxes. This was known as the _________________________
Tributary System
The ____________ modernized Japan because leaders realized they needed to industrialize to avoid colonization.
Meiji Restoration
The partition was violent because religious tensions between _______ and ____________________ escalated.
Muslims / Hindus
Islam / Hinduism
You have 2 Minutes to complete 15 countries in Asia on the Map
Provide 3 facts about the two trade networks we studied:
Silk Road: Luxury Goods, Land-Based, Caravanserai, Spread of Islam
Indian Ocean Trade: Bulk Goods, Innovations such as compass, astrolabe, Use of Monsoon Winds, Maritime Trade,
Provide an example of resistance to European ideology in South East Asia
Java War
Buddhist resistance of French Catholic missionaries
Confucianism taught that relationships, respect, and ____________________ were key to social order.
*The formal respect for your elders*
Filial Piety
Provide 3 examples of different Mughal leaders and what they are known for:
Akbar: Tolerance of Religion
Aurangzeb: Intolerance of Religion
Shah Jahan: Built the Taj Mahal