Unit 6 East and Southeast Asia Study Guide

What is an archipelago?

• Archipelago - a chain of islands.

• Archipelago - a type of mountain range.

• Archipelago - a large desert area.

• Archipelago - a deep ocean trench.

What is a typhoon?

• A dangerous tropical storm with heavy rains and high winds.

• A type of earthquake that occurs under the ocean.

• A large desert storm with sand and dust.

• A type of volcanic eruption.

What is a tsunami?

• A large, powerful ocean wave caused by an earthquake.

• A small wave caused by the wind.

• A type of seaweed found in the ocean.

• A marine animal found in deep waters.

What is a demilitarized zone?

• A neutral zone between enemy countries.

• A heavily fortified military base.

• A type of economic free trade area.

• A zone with high military presence.

What is subsistence fishing?

• Subsistence Fishing - Fishing for just enough food to eat, not enough to sell.

• Subsistence Fishing - Fishing for recreational purposes.

• Subsistence Fishing - Fishing for commercial profit.

• Subsistence Fishing - Fishing as a competitive sport.

What is an empire?

• Empire - A group of people or countries that is ruled by a single ruler.

• Empire - A small community governed by a council.

• Empire - A type of government where power is distributed equally among all citizens.

• Empire - A form of alliance between independent states.

What does maritime mean?

• Maritime refers to or of the sea.

• Maritime refers to the study of stars.

• Maritime refers to the art of cooking.

• Maritime refers to the practice of farming.

Who were the samurai?

• Samurai - The warrior class of Japan, answered to the Shogun.

• Samurai - The merchant class of Japan, involved in trade.

• Samurai - The religious leaders of Japan, led spiritual ceremonies.

• Samurai - The peasant class of Japan, worked in agriculture.

What is the longest river in Asia?

• Yangtze River

• Yellow River

• Mekong River

• Ganges River

How did the Yellow River get its name?

• From the yellow soil that has eroded into the river

• From the yellow flowers that grow along its banks

• From the yellow sunlight reflecting off its surface

• From the yellow fish that are found in its waters