Why does the government of North Korea encourage their citizens to dislike the United States?

NK views USA as the reason why N & S Korea were divided

How does malnutrition affect children in Asian countries such as Korea?

Malnutrition both stunts growth & leads to health issues

How do natural resources impact a country’s increasing GDP?

NR produce jobs and improves the standard of living

What type of human activities exists in Steppe climate of the Middle East?

Pastoralism and the herding of animals

What type of human activities exists in Desert climates of the Middle East?

Nomadic herding sheep, goats, and camels.

Why is petroleum so important in the world?

Wealth and products it produces

What type of climates would you typically find in South Asia?

Dry, Highland, Midlatitude, Tropical

What years was the United States involved in the Vietnam War?

The United States entered the war from 1955-1975.

If you visited a mosque which of the following are you most likely to observe?

Arabic calligraphy along the Islamic architecture

Why are many young people in North Korea going blind?

Malnutrition and poor health care

How many gods do Hindus believe in?

Millions of gods but one God takes this many forms.

What affects has the One Child Policy had on the gender ratio in China?

Men cannot find a wife due to the uneven numbers in gender

In the Middle East, overall

Men had a higher literacy than women

What was the Domino Theory?

If one country communism, the neighboring ones will fall

Why would a Hindu want to convert into becoming a Buddhist?

Buddhist rejects the Vedic caste-system

What type of climates would you typically find in East Asia?

Midlatitude, Desert, Steppe, Highland, Tropical

What did Mahatma Gandhi teach?

Non-violent resistance is best to force the British out.

Where is the second largest desert found?

In the steppe climate of the Middle East

Siddhartha Gautama was

Born a prince of India, he became the teacher of Buddhism

How are Hinduism and Buddhism similar?

Hinduism and Buddhism are not similar

What is the reason for violence between the Hindus and the Muslims?

Difference in beliefs between Islam and Hindu.

How are Hinduism and Buddhism different?

Hindus believe in millions of gods, Buddhism doesn't

Which one of the following statements is true about Asia?

The people of Asia earn less money than the average American

Why do all who make the pilgrimage to Mecca dress in all-white garments?

It is traditional to look & be equal under the eyes of Allah

Why are baby boys considered to more valuable in countries such as China and India?

Boys can provide for the family and work many hours

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1
The Himalayas touch which of the following countries?
Nepal, India, China
Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan
India, Pakistan, China
Nepal, India, Mongolia
2
Why does the government of North Korea encourage their citizens to dislike the United States?
North Korea wants to colonize the United States
NK is a very secretive country
NK views USA as the reason why N & S Korea were divided
North Korea allows all Americans to enter the country
3
How does malnutrition affect children in Asian countries such as Korea?
Children are not affected by malnutrition
Children can develop serious health conditions
Malnutrition both stunts growth & leads to health issues
Malnutrition can stunt the growth of children
4
How do natural resources impact a country’s increasing GDP?
Natural resources do not bring wealth to any countries
Natural resources bring tourism to their countries
NR produce jobs and improves the standard of living
NR fuel only machinery in the ME
5
Muslims pray 5 times a day
In Mosques only
From Hebrew scriptures
Before they eat meals
Facing the Holy City of Mecca
6
In what does the Mediterranean of the Middle East climate rely on for financial purposes?
Sand dunes
Religious temples
Zoos and wildlife
Tourism, exports and imports
7
Which of the following areas is Islam a highly practiced religion?
Australia
North America
North Africa
Middle East
8
Which Sea touches all 3 continents of Europe, Africa and Asia?
Arabian Sea
Caspian Sea
Red Sea
Mediterranean Sea
9
Which one of the following Asian countries is considered and archipelago?
Philippines
Sir Lanka
Taiwan
Hawaii
10
What type of human activities exists in Steppe climate of the Middle East?
Snow skiing all year long
Major tourism
Water sports
Pastoralism and the herding of animals
11
What type of vegetation grows in Desert climates of the Middle East?
Dry shrub, cacti
Citrus fruits, grapes, dates
Shrubs, trees, short grasses
No vegetation is grown here
12
The major natural resource found in South Asia would be
petroleum and natural gas
fish
timber
minerals
13
What type of human activities exists in Desert climates of the Middle East?
Major tourism
Water sports
Pastoralism and the herding of animals
Nomadic herding sheep, goats, and camels.
14
The major natural resource found in East Asia would be
petroleum
oil
sea food
Rice Bowl
15
Why is petroleum so important in the world?
It brings wealth to many
Wealth and products it produces
It creates compact discs, crayons and house paint
It is not important
16
What type of climates would you typically find in South Asia?
Desert, Dry, Highland, Steppe
Midlatitude, Desert, Highland, Tropical
Mediterranean, Steppe, Desert
Dry, Highland, Midlatitude, Tropical
17
What years was the United States involved in the Vietnam War?
The United States was involved in the war for 20 years.
The United States entered the war from 1955-1970
The United States entered the war from 1950-1975.
The United States entered the war from 1955-1975.
18
If you visited a mosque which of the following are you most likely to observe?
Luxurious windows with stained glass
Prayer mats for children only
Arabic calligraphy along the Islamic architecture
Paintings of Allah and Mohamed
19
What are some contributions that Islamic culture has made to the west?
Architecture
The Koran
Many successful industries
Industrial Revolution
20
What is the capital of Israel?
Jerusalem
Palestine
Israel Jr.
Mecca
21
Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 Pillars of Islam?
Giving alms to the poor
Pilgrimage to Mecca
Prayer 5 times a day
Respect your mother and father
22
Why are petroleum, natural gasses and oil products so important in the Middle Eastern region?
The Middle East supplies 50 percent of the world’s gas
Oil can bring unimaginable riches
All of the above
Oil, petroleum and natural gases are major exports
23
Why are many young people in North Korea going blind?
It is hereditary in the people of North Koread.
Malnutrition and poor health care
A contamination of chemicals in the drinking water
The people of North Korea believe that they are going blind
24
What is karma?
It is a religious song sung at important life events.
It is a common saying, like hello.
What goes around comes around.
It dictates the daily activities of one’s life.
25
How many gods do Hindus believe in?
Hundreds of gods but one God takes this many forms.
Millions of gods but one God takes this many forms.
Hinduism is a non-theistic religion.
Thousands of gods but one God takes this many forms.
26
Hinduism is?
Youngest of the world's major faiths
Combination of Islam and Buddhism
The world's oldest religion
Not really a religion
27
What affects has the One Child Policy had on the gender ratio in China?
Baby boys are placed in adoption homes
Men cannot find a wife due to the uneven numbers in gender
All children are undocumented
The gender ratio is even
28
What consequences can the Chinese face if they disobey the One Child Policy?
Fines and fees to be paid
All of the above
Jail time, persecution
None of the above
29
In the Middle East, overall
Women had a higher literacy rate than men
Men had a higher literacy than women
Most of the countries include women with decisions.
The Citizens made more than 20 thousand a year
30
What was the Domino Theory?
Fear tactic the US used to promote entering the Vietnam War.
Governments of poorer counties will turn into dictatorships.
A strategy used when playing a game of dominos.
If one country communism, the neighboring ones will fall
31
Why would a Hindu want to convert into becoming a Buddhist?
Buddhism believes in many gods and not as strict as Hinduism
No Hindu has ever converted to Buddhism
Buddhism allows young men to join the temple & find Nirvana
Buddhist rejects the Vedic caste-system
32
What type of climates would you typically find in East Asia?
Desert, Steppe, Mediterranean
Midlatitude, Desert, Steppe, Highland, Tropical
Dry, Highland, Midlatitude, Tropical
Tropical, Mediterranean, Midlatitude
33
The Arabian Sea is
North of Egypt
West of Oman
SW of Iran
South of Pakistan
34
What did Mahatma Gandhi teach?
People who practice Hinduism should give up comfort.
Non-tolerance of Islam
Non-violent resistance is best to force the British out.
It doesn’t matter what faith you are, be a good person.
35
Where is the second largest desert found?
In the steppe climate of the Middle East
In the desert climate of East Asia.
In the desert climate of the Middle East.
In the steppe climate of East Asia.
36
Hinduism is mostly practiced in what country?
Pakistan
India
Thailand
China
37
By definition, how much rainfall does Steppe in the Middle East climate receive annually?
a. 14-20 inches a year
Less than 14 inches a year
More than 20 inches a year
No rain at all
38
By definition, how much rainfall does Desert climate in the Middle East receive annually?
No rain at all
More than 10 inches a year
10 inches or less per year
10-20 inches a year
39
Which City in Saudi Arabia is considered the Holy City of Islam?
Mecca
Palestine
Israel Jr.
Jerusalem
40
Why is Jerusalem an important city to Judaism, Christianity and Islam?
Jerusalem is where Jesus lived, preached and died
Jerusalem is where Allah was taken up to heaven
Jerusalem is the home to the Wailing wall
All of the above
41
Siddhartha Gautama was
Born a prince of India, he became the teacher of Buddhism
Born middle class & called the untouchables children of God
Born in the Israel but travelled to S Asia to teach Buddhism
Born a prince, became the God of Buddhism & achieved Nirvana
42
How are Hinduism and Buddhism similar?
Hinduism & Buddhism are the same, but practiced differently
Hindus and Buddhists believe in millions of Gods
Hindus and Buddhists believe in Karma, reincarnation
Hinduism and Buddhism are not similar
43
What is the reason for violence between the Hindus and the Muslims?
Difference in beliefs between Islam and Hindu.
Hindus believe that Islam has over simplified God.
Mohammad and The Aryans did not get along.
Hindus worship many deities.
44
Which of the following would be the best relative location for the country of Cyprus?
Cyprus is north of Turkey
Cyprus is to the left of Syria
Cyprus is east of Iraq
Cyprus is north of Egypt
45
What kind of vegetation grows in the Mediterranean climate of the Middle East?
Dry, shrub, cacti
No vegetation is grown here
Cacti and prickly pear
Citrus fruits, grapes, dates
46
How are Hinduism and Buddhism different?
Buddhists meditate but Hindus do not meditate
Hind believe in Karma & reincarn, Budd believe in Nirvana
Hindus believe in millions of gods, Buddhism doesn't
Hinduism and Buddhism are not different
47
Which one of the following statements is true about Asia?
The people of Asia have higher literacy rates than the U.S.
The people of Asia earn less money than the average American
Asia is the second largest continent in the world
The people of Asia are more healthy than Americans
48
What is the pilgrimage to Mecca which all followers of Islam should make called?
Quarn
Mosque
Hajj
Month of Ramadan
49
What kind of vegetation grows in Steppe climates of the Middle East?
Dry shrub, cacti
Citrus fruits, grapes, dates
No vegetation is grown here
Shrubs, trees, short grasses
50
Why do all who make the pilgrimage to Mecca dress in all-white garments?
It is traditional to look & be equal under the eyes of Allah
It is the official dress code of Mecca
It is the most inexpensive way of dress
They all wear those garments to stay clean and pure
51
Why are baby boys considered to more valuable in countries such as China and India?
Boys get sick less times a year
Boys are smarter than girls and can work more hours
Boys are not preferred over girls
Boys can provide for the family and work many hours
52
Due to the high population density in many Asian countries such as Japan
People live in crowed areas and own little land
Pollution is not a problem
Medical care is easy and affordable
Crime rates are low since the community is united
53
What is communism and why was America afraid of it?
The United States is not afraid of communism.
Communism is similar to a monarchy, like England
Communism is when the government controls every thing
Communism is very similar to a democracy, like the USA
54
The sacred book of Islam is called
The Koran
The Torah
The Old Testament
The Bible
55
Which of the following countries would be considered a single- island?
Philippines
Hawaii
Sri Lanka
Japan
56
What consequences might China’s One Child Policy bring upon the people of China?
famine
malnutrition
genocide
pollution
57
How long must Muslims fast during Ramadan?
5 times a day
A month for the month of Ramadan
Both sun rise to sun set during the month of Ramadan
From sun rise to sun down everyday
58
The Black Sea is
Is to the left of Syria
East of Iraq
West of Iran
North of Turkey
59
What is the caste system?
It dictates when you are get a caste on a broken bone.
You move from your status in life based on your life choices
The status you are born into is where you stay for life.
The wealthy are allowed to change their financial system.
60
Which 2 major rivers flow though Iraq, Syria, and Turkey?
Nile and Limpopo
Nile and Euphrates
Euphrates and Tigris
Colorado and Lake Mead
61
What was division boarder of North and South Vietnam?
50th parallel
20th parallel
17th parallel
33rd parallel
62
What type of human activities exists in Mediterranean climates?
pastoralism and the herding of animals
snow skiing all year long
major tourism
water sports
63
Who supported the Viet Cong?
Both the Soviet Union and China
China
Soviet Union
United States of America
64
If Christians, Muslims and Jews share the belief of one God, then why are they different?
They have different founders, holy books and temples
They are all the same religion
Because they do not acknowledge each cultures or holidays
Because Jesus and Allah did not get along

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