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Unit 8 Asia
Unit 8 Asia
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Why do people tend to migrate from rural areas to urban areas for economic reasons?
It is harder to find banks in an urban center
People find it safer in urban settings
People in urban areas have more opportunities to find jobs
Rural areas are easier to access trade centers
2
If I wanted to see the borders between different countries what map would I use
Political Map
Physical Map
Elevation Map
Thematic Map
3
I enjoy hiking and I want to find the highest peaks in the world to climb. Where would I go?
South Asia
North Asia
South America
South Africa
4
This country helped influence India's culture
Britain
Indiana
China
United States
5
Look for the country labeled 'S' on the map. What country is this?
Afghanistan
India
China
Japan
6
How was Gandhi involved in India's indepedence from Great Britain?
He was a resident of Britain who wrote new laws in favor of the India
A general in the Indian army who fought for independence
Led non-violent protest and organized the salt march
Banned Hinduism in the country to make the British happy
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Which type of land is most favorable for settlement?
Low, hot valleys
Flat, fertile land
High, rocky terrain
Dry, sandy deserts
8
What geographic feature would lead to a lower population density?
The weather is too hot and sunny
flat ground to grown on
Having fresh water source close
lack of natural resources
9
Why was the Great Wall built?
To protect from bandits and raiders coming into China
Show how powerful India was at that time in history
To help the spread of communism
To limit the amount of storms coming south from Mongolia and Russia
10
If I were to describe an impact of British rule in India I would say...
Christianity has overtaken Hinduism as the dominant religion
English is widely spoken in India
Colonization led to many Indian's without the ability to read or write
They no longer have an army due to Gandhi's teachings
11
A country who does not have foreign investment most likely has what type of economy?
A limited economy
A demand economy
A capitalistic economy
A communist economy
12
In a communist economic system, who makes the economic decisions?
The owners of major industries
The central government
Local leaders from surrounding tribes
Consumers
13
Which of the following was created by a collision of the tectonic plates hitting each other?
Pacific Ocean
Ganges River
Himalaya Mountain Range
Great Barrier Reef
14
Which statement is true about the Silk Road?
It was very easy to travel on the Silk Road
The Silk Road is only one long road from China to Europe
The silk road led to connections and cultural diffusion
The road was mainly used to transport livestock and other animals
15
What was a reason why China developed in isolation for so long?
Physical Barriers such as deserts and mountain ranges kept people away
They thought themselves as superior and didn't want to meet anyone
They wanted to keep all their silk to themselves
They did not have boats like the Europeans did
16
This physical landform serves as a barrier to travel and trade in South Asia
The Ganges Delta
The Ganges River
The Himalayas
The Silk Road
17
Traders who used the silk road had to deal with barriers such as deserts and what else?
Numerous river crossings
A wall in China that is great
Large mountain ranges
Rainforests
18
This is the main religion of India and is very important in guiding their life.
Islam
Judaism
Hinduism
Christianity
