Unit
How many people live in Southern and Eastern Asia?
MORE THAN 4 BILLION
What is the President in charge of in India?
Performs ceremonial duties
What is the role of the Emperor in Japan?
ceremonial position; holds no political power
Buddhism is considered how large of a religion?
4th largest
What is Shintoism based on?
Everything in nature contains kami, or the spirit of god.
What was the Golden Rule for Confucius?
What you do not like when done until yourself, do not do unto others
Who founded Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama
In China, what is the President in charge of?
largely a ceremonial office that holds little political power
What freedoms do citizens have in India?
speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of assembly
The Himalayan Mountains forms the natural border between what two countries?
India and China
What are the industries found in Southern and Eastern Asia large port cities?
fishing, ship repair, and shipbuilding are important industries that provide numerous jobs
freedom of speech and religion, equal rights for women, and equal education for all
What is the most important river to the Indian subcontinent?
Ganges River
In China, what is the Premier in charge of?
head of government
What is the role of the Prime Minister in Japan?
holds the most political power
What does the Sea of Japan have that is important to Japan’s economy?
Large deposits of mineral resources and abundant fish
What is the oil problem in the Takliman desert?
The shifting sand dunes make it nearly impossible for people to get to work.
Why is China’s government considered a oligarchy?
leaders of the Chinese Communist Party control most of what goes on in the country
What is the goal of Hindus?
Achieve moksha or peace and freedom from the cycle of reincarnation
What is the Yellow River named for?
The muddy yellow silt that carried along its path to the Yellow Sea.
What is much of the Gobi Desert covered with?
Sand and bare rock
What is the Prime Minister in charge of in India?
Holds most of the political power
Why are the Himalayan Mountains called “The room of the world”?
Because of the area’s high altitudes.
On the Chinese side of the Himalayas?
receives very little rainfall and the population is much lower here
India has a federal system, what does the word federal mean?
The national government and the state governments share power.