Define the Mediterranean Sea

a sea connecting to the Atlantic Ocean.

Define Plate Tectonics

a theory that explains the structure of earths crust

What is the purpose of the grand Canal?

The canal links Beijing in the North China plain to hangzhou

what happened right after Mohammed Ali Jinnah died?

Pakistanis grew angry about slow economic development

Define the Nile River

a north flowing river in Africa

Define the Mediterranean Sea

a sea connected to the atlantic ocean

Define the gold coast

a section of coastal Western Africa along the gulf of Guinea

a long period of little to no rain

a religion based on the teaching of Jesus

What was one of the main problems with the borders that Europeans established in Africa?

They made it difficult for French colonist to transport

What was the green revolution

significant rise of food production

the art of farming, livestock, and cultivating land

a religion based on the teachings of the rabbis

Define Desertification

the process by which fertile land becomes desert

ethnonational group of people who live on Palestine

a paper like material made by the ancient Egyptians

Define the Sahara Desert

the largest hot desert in the world

why do the Hindus make pilgrimages to the city of Varanasi?

to worship the ghats or stone steps/ plateforms near river

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1
Define the Mediterranean Sea
a sea connecting to the Atlantic Ocean.
Not here
a North flowing river in Africa
a body of water between the United States and Mexico
2
what did the golden quadrilateral help spread
better farming
factories
better roads
economic growth
3
Define Plate Tectonics
a theory that explains the structure of earths core
not here
a theory that explains the orbit of the earth
a theory that explains the structure of earths crust
4
Which of the following is a part of the dynastic cycle?
Gods approve of new dynasty
gods no longer approve of dynasty
both of A and B
Not here
5
Describe the Middle East
a transcontinental region
both of the above
western asia and europe
not here
6
What type of government is ruled by a king, like Saudi Arabia?
Monarchies
Communist
Democracies
Dictatorships
7
What do winter monsoons bring?
avalanches
wet and warm winds
snow
dry air
8
what can foster the development of a common culture?
dance/music/language
music
dance/music
language
9
What is the purpose of the grand Canal?
The canal allowed for flooding that caused deaths
canal provides fertile soil
The canal links Beijing in the North China plain to hangzhou
10
what is the impact of urbanization?
less population on both rural and urban areas
secondary cities not being built
less economic growth
less slum
11
what happened right after Mohammed Ali Jinnah died?
Pakistanis elected Benazir Bhutto as prime minister
military took over the government
Pakistanis grew angry about slow economic development
east Pakistan became indepdent
12
Define the Nile River
the biggest river in the world
the biggest river in Antarctica
a north flowing river in Africa
the only south flowing river
13
Define the Mediterranean Sea
a sea of meditation
a sea that is connected to the pacific ocean
a sea that has murky, dark green water
a sea connected to the atlantic ocean
14
Which civilization created the caste system?
harappan
Mauryan
Aryan
Gupta
15
Define the gold coast
a coast along east Africa that is plentiful in gold and more
a section of coastal Western Africa along the gulf of Guinea
The border of Asia and Africa
a sea connected to the Pacific ocean river basin
16
Define a drought
plentiful rain
a short period of heavy flooding
a time of a shortage of food
a long period of little to no rain
17
how did rapid growth affect Istanbul?
it became part of Europe and Asia
there was a housing shortage
Every home was earthquake safe
The population decreased
18
Define Christianity
a religion based on the teaching of Jesus
a belief of karma, Krishna, and more
a religion that follows the Quran
19
What was one of the main problems with the borders that Europeans established in Africa?
they blocked british colonies from the ocean
They crossed too many rivers and lakes.
divided some cultural groups and put some rivals together
They made it difficult for French colonist to transport
20
What greatly influences the climate of East Asia?
Typhoons
Monsoons
Earthquakes
Industrialization
21
What did Ghandi campaign for?
displacement
civil disobedience
colonialism
violence
22
Define Islam
a religion that believes in the five pillars
a religion that believes in one god
all of the above
both of the above
23
which empire in India had the longest reign?
Mughal
Harappan
Mauryan
Gupta
24
What is another name for neutral area and what two countries is it in between?
refuge- North/South Korea
DMZ- North Korea, South Korea
Refuge- China/ Mongolia
Demilitoraized zone- China/ Mongolia
25
What do summer monsoons bring?
hurricanes
dry air
wet and warm winds
tornadoes
26
what is Japan's most important natural resource?
Petroleum
Mineral resources
Fish
not here
27
Which country was greatly effected by the silk road?
India
Japan
China
Saudi Arabia
28
Define the Persian Golf
a transatlantic sea in West Africa
not here
I dunno so I picked a random one
the biggest body of water in the world
29
Who had suffrage in Saudi Arabia?
women atleast 21 years old
males atleast 21 years old
all people
Males
30
What was the green revolution
crops and plants started to fight back
when livestock overgrazed
significant decrease in polution
significant rise of food production
31
Define Timber
a type of fish
a type of wood
a type of writing
a type of rock
32
Dubai is part of the...
United states
United Arab Emirates
Soviet Union
British Mandate
33
Define Agriculture
the art of art
the art of making your own food
the art of farming, livestock, and cultivating land
a paper like material used to write one
34
Which force fought soviets for 10 years?
Isis
Afghanistan
Taliban
Mujaheden
35
where did Buddhism originate?
India
Vietnam
Thailand
china
36
Define the Arabian Peninsula
a peninsula in Asia
a body of water in Asia
a body of water in Africa
a peninsula in Africa
37
Who are the Bedouin?
salt traders
Nomadic herders
Merchants
A and C
38
Define Madagascar
a country in Northwest Asia
a country in South Asia
A country in Southeast Africa
country in North Africa
39
Who was the leader of the Chinese communist party during the communist revolution?
Kin Jon Un
Mao Zendong
Jiang
Kimchi
40
define Judaism
a religion based on the teachings of the bunny rabbits
not here
a religion based on the teachings of the rabbis
a religion that proves there is no spiritual force
41
Define Desertification
the mass cutting down of trees
the process by which fertile land becomes desert
the illegal act of stealing sand from deserts
the act od overfishing
42
Define Palestinians
a group of people who fought dinosaurs
ethnonational group of people who live on Palestine
the followers of Muhammad
43
Define a famine
a time of starvation
a type of traditional qypeuta
a slang word for food
a festival full of music and Asian food
44
Define Papyrus
a paper like material made by the ancient Egyptians
not here
a form of writing
45
Define the Sahara Desert
the largest hot desert in the world
both B and C
the hottest desert in the world
the smallest desert in the world
46
why do the Hindus make pilgrimages to the city of Varanasi?
to find love
to bathe in river
to take their animals to the water to drink
to worship the ghats or stone steps/ plateforms near river
47
Define Buddhism
a the religions of Muslims
a monotheistic religion
both of the answer on the left
an Indian religion dharma that has a variety of beliefs

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