Monsoon Asia

What are some ADVANTAGES to a growing population?  

• A young population that has lots of workers and consumers
• Many people=Strong Infrastructure
• Growing population means we will have more slums
• We will have many jobs available with a growing population

What are some DISADVANTAGES to a growing population?  

• Challenging to build a strong infrastructure
• Creation of many slums
• Many people will not have jobs
• All of the above are disadvantages

The mountain range that dominates the Indian Subcontinent.  It separates the cultures of India and China.  It is sacred to the Hindus.  

• Ganges 
• Gobi 
• Himalays
• Indus

This provides transportation, drinking water, water for farming & is sacred to the Hindus.  Known as the Mother goddess-giver of life.

• Ganges
• Himalayas
• Gobi
• Indus

 What are monsoons?

•   These winds enabled trade to develop between Africa and Asia(especially back in the day when sailing ships were best way to get around). 
• Seasonal winds that blow across Asia.
• They bring rain in the summer when the warm air currents change directions and blow from the ocean towards land.  
• All are correct

What is Buddhism?  

• Dharma that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha
• Ancient religion based on Hinduism
• Began in India, and diffused into China, Japan & SE Asia
• All are the above are correct

Why is India's population growing so fast?  

• Stronger governmental policies
• Improved medicine and health care
• Increased urbanization
• The implementation of the one-child policy

What lasting effect did European Colonialism  have on India?  

• English is one of the official languages of India
• The Church of England is the dominate religion in India
• Queen Elizabeth still has a say in the political establishment in India
• The infrastructure of India is based on England

What is polytheistic?  

• Belief in no gods
• Belief in many gods
• Belief in Jesus Christ
• Belief in Muhammad 

What is Hinduism? 

• Oldest of the 5 major religions that is also polytheistic 
• The main religion in India
• Belief in reincarnation, following dharma in order to have good karma
• All of the above are correct