Physical and Human Geography of South and East Asia

How would you describe pollution in the Ganges River?

• People do not drink the polluted water

• The river is not seen as significant by Hindus

• Even though it is polluted, the river is important for trade and is water supply

• Plant and animal life are not impacted by the pollution in the river

Why are water features important for the citizens of Southern and Eastern Asia?

• Water features provide irrigation and are important means of transportation.

• Water features are important for recreation but do not serve an economic purpose.

• Water features are primary sources of transportation since there are no airports in Asia.

• Water features are only used for religious rituals and purposes.

Why do people live near rivers?

• They form borders between cities and towns.

• They supplies millions of people with water for drinking, irrigation, and industrial uses.

• People can use the river to get over the Himalayan Mountains.

• Water from the rivers are used to irrigate the Gobi Desert.

Which river is located in China?

• The Chang Jiang (Yangtze River)

• The Ganges River

• The Indus River

• The Euphrates River

What MAJOR impact did Hinduism have on Indian society? 

• It let to equality between all members of society.

• It spread the teachings and beliefs of Buddha

• It divided Indian society into a class structure called the caste system

• It let to the creation of Islam and division of India

What is the BEST explanation for the growth of Hinduism and Buddhism into the main religions in South Asia?

• Both religions spread the beliefs of the Buddha and Krishna.

• Neither religion is very common in South Asia.

• Both religions led to the caste system and division of society.

• Both religions originated in India.

Very little of Japan's land mass is suitable for agriculture. What is the main effect of this problem?

• Japan has many rivers useful for transportation.

• Japan has to import much of its food.

• Japan is still able to provide food for it's large population.

• Mountains have no impact on where people live in Japan.

Why is Confucianism considered a philosophy instead of a religion?

• Confucius believed all things in nature have spirits.

• Confucius never wrote any of his ideas down for his followers.

• Confucius believed that there is only one god.

• Confucius teachings are more about ethics and behavior than religion.

What decision did the Chinese government make to help minimize the devastating effects of air pollution?

• To require new businesses be built only along rivers.

• To require everyone to wear a special mask while outside.

• To use hydroelectricity as a cleaner source of energy.

• To build new forests to help the environment.

Where do most people in China live?

• Along the coast and Yangtze and Yellow rivers.

• Near the Gobi and Taklamakan deserts.

• Along the Ganges River.

• There is completely even population distribution in China.