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Asia Location, Religions and Environmental Issues REVIEW
Asia Location, Religions and Environmental Issues REVIEW
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A REVIEW OF ASIA'S NOTES
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1
Remember that religion and ethnicity are not the same because...
All of the above
You can change your religion, but not your ethnicity
You can change your ethnicity, but not your religion
They both go together depending on where you are from
2
Which belief is MOST closely associated with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (BUDDHA)?
Followers must fast during Ramadan
Believers must faithfully obey the Ten Commandments.
People overcome desires by following the Eightfold Path.
People are born into a specific caste.
3
Indoor pollution in China and India is mostly caused by cooking and heating with
B. with gas stoves.
D. solar ovens (ovens heated by the sun.)
C. with microwaves.
A. with biomass fuels (coal, wood, etc.)
4
All of the following are negative effects of monsoons and flooding in Asia EXCEPT
D. death and destruction when the monsoons are strong
A. increase in agricultural production
B. mudslides and land slides
C. drought when the monsoon season is late
5
Ana was born and raised in India. It is MOST LIKELY that Ana practices which religion?
C. Hinduism
D. Taoism
A. Shintoism
B. Confucianism
6
Which of the following is a major cause of
air pollution
in India's largest cities?
C. vehicle (cars) emissions and factories
D. private business not following government regulations
A. low emission standards for power plants
B. low standards on industrial waste disposal
7
Most of the people in India live in the Northeast region. Why?
The rest of India is a large desert.
Indians do not like the coastline.
The Ganges river is there. It is sacred and provides water for crops.
All of the factories are located in the north.
8
The philosophy of Confucius stresses the importance of which of the following?
a classless society
Roles in relationships in your life.
owning land
religious beliefs
9
What is the MAIN cause of air pollution in China and India?
D. desertification
C. the use of nuclear power
B. deforestation
A. the burning of fossil fuels (coal)
10
A Shintoist would be MOST LIKELY to
B. make a pilgrimage to Rome.
A. pray five times each day.
D. visit a shrine near a peaceful stream
C. attempt to rid himself of karma.
11
Which of the following statements about flooding in Asia is TRUE?
Flooding has no impact on the people/economy of a country
Agriculture/fishing see a rise in production after a flood.
Major floods strengthen a country's economy
Floods kill and displace (move) tens of thousands of people.
12
Most people in China live on the Eastern part of the country. Why?
Most of the wildlife is found on the East coast.
The two largest rivers are there and also the coast is used for shipping.
There was a war between the East and the West. The East won.
There are many deserts on the East coast.
13
Which is the main cause of pollution in the Ganges River?
A. dense automobile traffic near the river
C. air pollution from factories built next to the river
B. human bodies, garbage and sewage dumped into the river
D. the destruction of forests along the banks of the river
14
Which is MOST LIKELY shared by 2 people who are the same ethnicity but have different religion?
B. common ancestry
D. common belief system
A. common prayers
C. common sacred text
15
Which value is MOSTLY closely associated with the fundamental principles of Buddhism?
A. submission to authority
C. giving up worldly desires (riches)
D. honoring ancestors' spirits (Kami)
B. devotion to one god (monotheism)
16
Which of the following is MOST directly tied to the effects of pollution of the Ganges River?
C. a lack of fertile soil
A. deforestation
D. the spread of disease
B. poor air quality
17
Remember that religion and ethnicity are different because a religion is...
A philosophy to live by
A way of life
A persons ancestry
A belief system
18
In which religion can you find The Four Noble Truths, The Eight Fold Path and reach Nirvana?
A. Buddhism
C. Hinduism
D. Shintoism
B. Confucianism
