7th Grade SEA Geography

In what mountain range is the highest peak in the world located?

• The Kilimanjaros

• The Himalayas

• The Rockies

• The Gobis

What physical feature is south of China and east of Vietnam?

• South China Sea

• Korean Penninsula

• Yellow Sea

• Sea of Japan

Which river is considered sacred to Hindus?

• Huang He River

• Yangtze River

• Ganges River

• Yellow River

What is the biggest negative effect of overpopulation in Southeast Asia?

• Leads to cities being overcrowded

• Leads to less available jobs

• Increases more pollution/environmental issues

• Food supply shortage

What are the two BEST reasons for overpopulation along the rivers in Southeast Asia?

• They're away from the deserts in the region

• Rivers have a cooler climate

• People live near rivers for water and nutrients

• Rivers provide access to trade routes

Japan is an ________ (a piece of land surrounded by water on all sides) while India is a ___________ (a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides). Separate responses using a /

Identify the country shaded red.

• Japan

• China

• India

• Vietnam

What is the difference between a religious group and an ethnic group?

• A religious group is a group of people who share cultural ideas and beliefs that have been a part of their community for generations. Ethnic groups share a religious belief system but could be from different cultures, ethnicity, language.

• An ethnic group is a group of people who share cultural ideas and beliefs that have been a part of their community for generations. A religious group shares a religious belief system but could be from different cultures, ethnicity, language.

How are Confucianism and Shintoism similar?

• Confucianism and Shintoism both believe in moral purity over physical purity

• Confucianism and Shintoism both have many gods/goddesses that followers believe in

• Confucianism and Shintoism are more like philosophies/ways of life than religions

• Confucianism and Shintoism both began in China during the hundred schools period

Describe Hinduism’s Caste System.

• People are born into a certain class or level in society that cannot be changed

• People are born into a certain class or level in society that but it can be changed if they work hard

• Kami: everything in nature has a spirit connected to it

• People are reincarnated into a new life based on their old life