River Problems
What river in India is one of the most polluted in the world because of sewage and factory waste?
Ganges River
Which two countries in Asia suffer from severe air pollution?
India and China
What mountain range separates India from China?
The Himalayas
What is the difference between an ethnic group and a religious group?
Ethnic = shared culture, language, ancestry; Religious = shared beliefs about gods/afterlife
What religion began in India and believes in karma and reincarnation?
Hinduism
Name one effect of pollution in the Ganges River.
Diseases, unsafe drinking water, deaths, water shortages, etc.
What is the biggest cause of air pollution in India?
Automobile emissions / burning fossil fuels
Why do most people in China live in the eastern part of the country?
Fertile land, rivers, better climate, access to trade
Give one example of a religious group in Southern or Eastern Asia.
Hindus, Buddhists, Shintoists, Confucianists
Which religion was started by Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha)?
Buddhism
What is one major cause of pollution in the Yangtze River?
Industrial waste, sewage, chemical runoff, etc.
Why do many people in China wear masks in public?
Smog from factories and coal burning causes health problems
Why are deserts like the Gobi difficult for people to live in?
Extreme temperatures, little water, hard to farm
Give one example of an ethnic group in Southern or Eastern Asia.
Chams of Vietnam or Tagalogs of Philippines
What religion, mainly in Japan, focuses on nature spirits called kami?
Shintoism
How does river pollution in the Ganges and Yangtze affect the people who depend on these rivers?
It causes health problems, unsafe drinking water, loss of fish for food/jobs, and economic challenges.
What seasonal rains cause flooding in India and China?
Monsoons
Why are rivers important for trade in Southern and Eastern Asia?
They provide transportation routes and access to markets
Why is it possible for people of the same ethnic group to follow different religions?
Religion is belief-based, not tied to ancestry or culture
What philosophy from China teaches respect for elders and family loyalty?
Confucianism
Why is it difficult for India and China to solve river pollution problems?
Large populations, high costs, reliance on rivers for industry and farming, weak enforcement of laws
How does flooding affect people living near rivers in Southern and Eastern Asia?
Loss of homes, crops, lives, disease spread, economic damage
Explain how mountains can both protect and isolate countries.
Protection from invasion but isolation from trade and cultural exchange
Explain how cultural diversity affects where people live and how they interact in Asia.
Differences can lead to both rich cultural exchange and sometimes conflict
Compare Buddhism and Hinduism: name one similarity and one difference.
Similarity: belief in reincarnation. Difference: Hinduism has many gods, Buddhism does not focus on gods.