World Geography Asia

What is the major reason for the Israeli and Palestinian Conflict?

• Palestine wants their own country and both sides want Jerusalem as their capital

• Israelis want their own country

• Both sides want to leave the Middle East as they have no tie to this area

Who is on top of the Hindu Caste System?

• Kshatriyas

• Vaisyas

• Brahmin

What is the tallest mountain in the world?

• Mt. McKinley

• Mt. Everlast

• Mt. Everest

What does the acronym ASEAN stand for?

• All Students Eat At Nathans

• Association of Southeast Asian Nations

• Association of Southeast Arabian Nations

Why did China decide to lift the one child ban?

• They were worried the population would get too old

• They thought it was immoral

• They wanted to keep up with India in population numbers

The Harappan were considered modern why?

(May be more than one right answer)

• They had skyscrapers and apartments

• They had streets laid out in grid-pattern

• Walls protect from floods and invasion

• City planners were paid very well and thought of highly

What does Hinduism consider to be reincarnation?

• Based on past experience

• Based on a previous life

• Based on your first born child

What is Buddhism centered around?

• Ending suffering for all

• A belief that Jesus died for their sins

• A deep care for the elderly

What allowed Buddhism to spread?

• Newspapers and magazines

• Remained isolated by mountains

• Trade and adaptability

What is colonialism?

• Electing a colonel in the army

• Acquiring full or partial political control over another country

• Allowing a foreign leader complete control over ones country