Geography and Culture of Asia Flashcard

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What are the countries of Southwest Asia? Options: Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq; China, Japan, Korea; India, Nepal, Bhutan; Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia

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Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq

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What are the major physical features of the Southwest Asia region?

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Deserts and mountains

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What are the three monotheistic religions that originated in Southwest Asia?

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Christianity, Islam, Judaism

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What is the shared origin of the Hebrew and Arab people?

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Arabian Peninsula

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What natural resource is in short supply in Southwest Asia? How does that impact people?

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Water; causes scarcity and conflict

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What are the countries of South Asia?

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India, Pakistan, Bangladesh

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What is the definition of monsoon?

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A seasonal reversing wind accompanied by changes in precipitation.

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What are examples of major physical features in South Asia?

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Himalayas and Ganges River

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In Hindu-dominated South Asia, how is society commonly organized?

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By caste system

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What physical feature forms a major boundary between India and China?

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Himalayas