Culture & Belief Systems
Why are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam connected?
They all worship the God of Abraham.
Which two cities were destroyed by atomic bombs
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
What is deforestation?
Clearing large areas of trees.
What is a main difference in a presidential democracy?
The people vote directly for the president.
Which country is ruled by one leader with little citizen participation?
North Korea.
What is one example of an ethnic group?
Hispanics, Han Chinese, Irish, Native Americans, or Arab
What was the major problems Japan faced after WWII?
Its cities were destroyed and the economy was weak.
Why are rivers and oceans important for trade?
They allow goods to be moved faster and cheaper by ship.
In a market economy, who makes most economic decisions?
Businesses and consumers.
Who was Nelson Mandela?
A leader who fought against apartheid in South Africa
What does Shintoism focus on?
Worshiping nature spirits called kami.
What type of government did the U.S. help Japan create?
A democracy where people could vote.
What causes flooding in China’s Yangtze River region?
Melting glaciers and heavy seasonal rains.
What is a tariff?
A tax placed on imported goods.
Why do fewer people live in mountainous areas like the Himalayas?
It is hard to build homes and farms there.
Which religion teaches about karma, reincarnation, and many gods like Brahma and Vishnu?
Hinduism
How did the U.S. help Japan’s economy recover?
By providing money and resources to rebuild.
What is a health problem that are caused by air pollution in India and China?
Asthma, lung infections, and heart disease.
What is human capital?
The skills, education, and training of people.
What is civil disobedience?
Peacefully breaking unfair laws to protest them.
What is the main goal of Buddhism?
To reach nirvana and end the cycle of suffering.
What was one major social reform during the Allied Occupation?
Women gained more rights, including the right to vote.
What is the major cause of pollution in the Ganges River and the Yangtze River?
Waste from factories and untreated sewage.
What is Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?
The total value of goods and services a country produces
What was the goal of the Great Leap Forward?
To quickly strengthen China by increasing food and industrial production.