Asia and Europe Geography Quiz

<p>8.8% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Beijing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Judaism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cheap and abundant labor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Predominantly agricultural-based (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The elections resulted in the overthrow of the LDP for the first time since 1955. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Democratic Party of Japan won the general election. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An offshore earthquake and tsunami that caused a radiation leak. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Yoshiro Mori (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It had entered a severe recession. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Six years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By national party lists (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It consists of two distinct chambers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The President (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>500 seats (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The adoption of the Russian Constitution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The President of Russia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Every four years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Consent from the State Duma (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Appointing members of the Government (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To sign bills into law or veto them (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Minsk (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Federation Council (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>President (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Appointing all members of parliament (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vladimir Putin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Introduction of more liberal economic policies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Just under 10 percent (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mountain ranges (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>More temperate climate and greater rainfall (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Yellow and Yangtze Rivers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Over 90 percent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>221 B.C.E. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It absorbed diverse cultures into the larger Han identity. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Support from the countryside (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Desire to contain Communist expansion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Modeling after Soviet experiences (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It encouraged public criticism and dissent (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He viewed it as a retreat from Communist ideals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Modernizing a war-ravaged nation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stalin's death in 1953 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is a renegade province that will return to control (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Asia is the largest continent by land area, covering 8.8% of the Earth's total landmass.

It is the largest continent with the largest coastline, covering nearly four-fifths of the total of Eurasia.

It is situated west of the Suez Canal and Ural Mountains, north of the Arctic Ocean, east of the Pacific Ocean, and south of the Indian Ocean.

Asia has the second largest economy in the world in terms of nominal GDP, with major economies like China, India, Japan, Indonesia, and South Korea.

Many companies from around the world have established operations in developing Asian countries to take advantage of cheap labor, advanced infrastructure, and a large English-speaking workforce.

Asia is home to major financial centers like Hong Kong, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Singapore, which attract large pools of workers in the call center and business promotion industries.

India and China have become major outsourcing hubs, especially in the IT sector.

Asia is the birthplace of major world religions like Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism.

A period of economic growth in China starting in the late 1970s marked by more liberal economic policies while maintaining political control by the Communist Party.

China's economic growth during the 1970s-2000s, surpassing South Korea and Singapore with a growth rate of 10%.

The dominant ethnic group in China, making up over 90% of the population.

A region in China with a diverse landscape encompassing mountainous ranges like the Himalayas and the Altai, along with deserts.

A region in China with harsh winters, bordering Mongolia and Russian Siberia.

The majority of the Chinese population resides in the southern and coastal areas due to a temperate climate and greater rainfall, which produces most of China's farmable land.

The Yellow River (Huang He) and the Yangtze River (Chang Jiang) are important waterways that flow eastward towards the Pacific Ocean, nourishing vital agricultural areas.

The historical process of unifying diverse cultures and languages of southern China into the larger Han identity under a centralized Chinese state.

The LDP, which had held power for decades, was defeated in 1993. A seven-party coalition took its place, but this alliance ultimately failed, and a new government backed by the LDP and the Socialists took control in 1994.

A devastating earthquake shook central Japan in 1995, causing tremendous damage and loss of life in Kobe.

Japan's economy experienced a significant downturn in 1997.

A series of leaders held the position of Prime Minister in a relatively short period during the late 1990s and early 2000s, following Obuchi's stroke and later death.

The Democratic Party of Japan won a landslide victory in the 2009 general election, ending the LDP's near-constant hold on power that had lasted more than 50 years.

The bicameral legislature of Japan, consisting of the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors.

The lower house of the Japanese Diet, with 500 members elected by popular vote for four-year terms.

The upper house of the Japanese Diet, with 252 members elected every three years for six-year terms.

The legislative branch of the Russian Federation, consisting of two chambers: the State Duma and the Council of Federation.

The lower house of the Russian Federal Assembly, with 450 members elected by popular vote for five-year terms.

The upper house of the Russian Federal Assembly, consisting of two representatives from each of the 85 federal entities.

The head of state in the Russian Federation, elected by direct secret ballot for a six-year term.

The executive branch of the Russian Federation, headed by the Prime Minister, appointed by the President with the consent of the State Duma.

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) established the People's Republic of China (PRC) in 1949 after defeating the Nationalist government (KMT).

The CCP faced the challenge of modernizing China, a nation struggling with backwardness, imperialism, and the scars of war.

The CCP adopted a Soviet-inspired model for modernization, including nationalizing industries, collectivizing agriculture, and implementing centralized planning.

The CCP ruthlessly suppressed opposition to the revolution, targeting landowners and those deemed hostile.

China diverged from the Soviet model of development, influenced by ideological differences and tensions between China and the Soviet Union.

Stalin's death in 1953 and Nikita Khrushchev's denouncement of Stalin in 1956 ushered in a period of liberalization in the Soviet Union.

Mao Zedong's Hundred Flowers Campaign of 1956 encouraged public criticism and dissent, but ultimately led to the suppression of dissent.

The CCP viewed Soviet de-Stalinization as a step back from communist ideals and revolution, positioning China as the true vanguard of world revolution.

The document that establishes the legal foundation of Russia, outlining powers and responsibilities of the government.

The head of state, Commander-in-Chief, and holder of the highest office in Russia, responsible for upholding the Constitution.

The government of Russia acts as the highest executive branch, responsible for implementing laws and policies.

The President ensures that laws and regulations comply with the Constitution and federal laws, upholding the rule of law.

The President has significant power in appointing key officials, including judges and the head of the Central Bank.

The President has authority to propose laws and either approve or reject bills passed by the parliament.

The upper house of parliament in Russia, involved in the appointment of judges, among other functions.

The lower house of parliament in Russia, involved in the appointment of the head of the Central Bank, among other functions.