Asia Geography and History

mountains that separate Europe from Asia

According to Buddha, how to you overcome the desire for things like riches?

philosophy of imposing strict laws and harsh punishments

Japanese General and member of the Axis powers in WWII

Which of the following was not a major invention of the Chinese people

longest river in SE Asia

longest river in Asia, 3rd in the world

"Yes I am Hindu, a Muslim, a Christian, A Buddhist, and a Jew."

current president of China

communist leader of Khmer Rouge in Cambodia

Most populated city in Vietnam named communist nationalist leader.

Which of the following is not a result of the Vietnam War?

Sea drying up due to Russian irrigation projects

basic teachings of Buddha

Which of the following is considered the most famous landmark in India built as a tomb

ancient trade route that linked China with the Middle east

"All political power grows from the barrel of a gun."

growing a part of cultures economically, politically, and socially

holy city of the Hindu faith

What is the predominant religion in Indonesia

SE island city-state and most westernized city in Asia?

Most populated country in SE Asia, 4th in the world, and largest Islamic Country

Hindu principle of union with Brahman.

most recognizable geographical feature of India

Which of the following is not made in Japan?

the rise and fall of empires in ancient China

symbol of Chinese people constructed to keep out raiders and invaders

religion with no single founder, embraced karma, caste system, and reincarnation

founder of Buddhism

Which of the following is not an ancient Chinese philosopher?

The partition agreement of 1948 created what 2 countries

the religious and moral duties of a Hindu worshiper

Religion in which people worshiped forces of nature in ancient China

territory disputed between China, India, and Pakistan

Which of the following is incorrect about the geography of China?

most populated island in the world; part of Indonesia

Khmer temple that resembles home of Hindu gods, world's largest religious structure (Cambodia)

spiritual force that resides in all things (Hinduism)

island city in china once occupied by the British, home of Jackie Chan

Ancient Buddhist Kingdom

most populated city in China

social group in which you are born and cannot change

Gandhi's philosophy was similar to which of the following leaders.

"Journey of a thousand miles begins with one single step."

Chinese religion that rejected conflict and strife and sought communion with nature

Gandhi accomplished all of the following except

In addition to gaining union with the universe, what do you achieve by reaching nirvana?

The Chinese belief in balance of forces in the universe

actions of a person's life that effect his or her fate in the next life

capital of Japan and most populated city in the world (36 million)

largest, deepest freshwater lake in the world located in Russia (Siberia)

Divine right to rule given to the Chinese by god

Gandhi tried to resolve the conflict between what 2 groups

Which of the following is not one of the 5 key relationships?

holy river in India that Hindus believed flowed from heaven

adopting some cultural traits and discarding others

Country with the highest population density in SE Asia

Great Mongolian emperor conquered Asia and Europe whose name means world emperor

River in Pakistan that gives India its name

Yellow River, also known as the "River of Sorrows, because of devastating floods

rebirth of the soul in another bodily form