Southern and Eastern Asian Geography

<p>The Yangtze River (A), The Huang He (Yellow River) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Industrial waste and agricultural runoff (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is a subject of intense fishing disputes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One third of the world's sea traffic flows through its waters. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It sits between Africa, Australia, India, and Antarctica. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To break free from the cycle of reincarnation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The process of choosing the chief executive. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A practice centered around connecting with nature to seek blessings from kami (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The leader's position is often inherited and the people have restricted freedoms. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is an oligarchy where a single party holds power via a committee. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The same legislative branch remains in place, as chosen by the people, but the head of government may be replaced. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Confucianism is more focused on social harmony, while Shinto is focused on connecting with nature. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>A small group of people holds the majority of power. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>South Korea chooses its head of government directly, while Japan chooses theirs through their legislature (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sediment from the Yellow River and sandstorms from the Gobi Desert (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Himalayan Mountains (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased river silt and altered fish and dolphin behavior. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Yellow Sea is to its west and the Sea of Japan sits to its east. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Burning of wood and biomass for fuel and car exhaust. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Radioactive contamination from nuclear testing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Major increase in water-borne illnesses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Himalayan Mountains. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Industrial emissions from coal burning and car exhaust (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Ganges, Chang Jiang, and Huang He Rivers. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Shared beliefs and practices. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is harmful to people, plants, animals, and even buildings. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Frequent flooding and changes in course (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Common ancestry, culture, and language. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<p>Achieving a state of moksha. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is very long, stretching over 2,000 miles. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By following their dharma (role in life). (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is located directly to the west of the Gobi Desert. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Monsoon season with heavy rainfall and insufficient infrastructure. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The 38th parallel (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Air pollution and the formation of the Asian Brown Cloud. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is a large desert covering much of northern China and Mongolia. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It makes the area along the river one of the most fertile in the region. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Himalayan Mountains and desert regions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Industrialization and economic growth have contributed to environmental issues. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As an important trading route across China. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An important source of drinking water, supports livestock and is central to religious life. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The expected behavior based on societal and familial roles. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Achieving moksha by ending attachment to worldly pleasures. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The inherent suffering that arises from attachment to impermanent things and desires. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Practicing mindfulness and eliminating subjective thought. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To become a Junzi by embracing Confucian virtues. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As a web of hierarchical connections between superiors and inferiors with reciprocal obligations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The absence of a central god or religious text and the belief in Kami. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The performance of cleansing rituals to regain purity. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It became the basis for selection of imperial officers. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Attachment to desires and impermanent things. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He is considered more significant that others and the founder of Buddhism. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Right Fortune. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>That identities are inherited and fixed based on birth. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Kami are spirits that live in nature and are part of everyday life in Japan (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Ganges River, a sacred waterway for Hindus, flows through India and Bangladesh, providing water for cities, agriculture, and a vital spiritual connection.

The Huang He, also known as China's Sorrow, is the second longest river in Asia, famed for its fertile farmland and deadly floods. It's named for the yellowish color from the loess sediment it carries.

The Chiang Jiang, or Yangtze River, is China's longest river, vital for its water, irrigation, sanitation, and transportation. Its silt nourishes farmland, but pollution poses a threat.

The Bay of Bengal is the largest bay in the world, located off the Indian Ocean and touched by India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It receives water from numerous rivers, including the Ganges, but also faces pollution.

The Indian Ocean is a vast expanse of saltwater covering over 6,200 miles, separating Africa, Australia, India, and Antarctica. It is a significant body of water for global trade and various ecosystems.

The Sea of Japan separates Japan from mainland Asia, fostering the development of a unique Japanese culture and serving as a major fishing ground, leading to disputes between countries.

The South China Sea lies between China, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Indonesia. One-third of world sea traffic passes through it, and it is believed to hold substantial oil and natural gas reserves.

A system of government where the people elect a legislature, and the legislature chooses the head of government.

A system of government where the people directly elect both the head of government and the national legislature.

A government where the people do not have a say in the selection of their leader, and have very limited freedoms.

A system of governance where the government is controlled by a single party, giving a few people significant control.

A belief system centered around a set of principles and practices that aim to end the cycle of reincarnation through following the Eightfold Path.

A religion that emphasizes living in accordance with one's dharma and earning good karma in order to escape the cycle of reincarnation.

A Japanese philosophy that emphasizes connecting with nature spirits, kami, to seek blessings.

A Chinese philosophy that promotes building strong relationships based on social harmony and respect for hierarchy.

A government where power is held by a small group of people, often within a single party, who have a significant influence on governance.

A system where citizens have the right to choose their leaders and participate in the political process.

A large desert covering northern China and Mongolia, known for its sparse population and harsh climate.

A large desert in northwestern China, located directly west of the Gobi Desert, known for its sparse population and harsh climate.

The tallest mountain range in the world, containing Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, creating a natural barrier between China and India.

A peninsula from China separating the Yellow Sea and the Sea of Japan from Korea.

A sea separating China from South Korea, named after the yellow color of its surface water caused by sediment deposition from the Yellow River and sandstorms.

The longest river in China, facing pollution from sewage, industrial waste, and agricultural run-off, making it a major health concern for people and wildlife.

A major environmental issue in China caused by burning coal in power plants and car exhaust, releasing harmful chemicals and contributing to respiratory health problems and acid rain.

Precipitation with high acidity caused by atmospheric interaction with chemicals released by burning fossil fuels, damaging plants, animals, buildings, and human health.

A recurring environmental threat in China, caused by the Yellow River, which frequently floods and changes course leading to soil fertility but also farm vulnerability.

The northern half of the Korean Peninsula bordering China and South Korea, with a coastline on the Korea Bay and the Sea of Japan.

The southern half of the Korean Peninsula, bordering only North Korea, with a coastline on the Sea of Japan and the Yellow Sea.

A country in Southeast Asia, known for its long coastline bordering the Gulf of Thailand, Gulf of Tonkin, and South China Sea, neighboring Cambodia, China, and Laos.

A country comprising a chain of islands east of the Korean Peninsula, with no land borders, nestled between the North Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan.

The expected behaviors, roles, and responsibilities that a person is supposed to fulfill in their life, based on their family and society.

A system of inherited and fixed social categories in India, where people are born into a specific group and cannot change it.

The highest peak in the world, located in the Himalayan Mountains.

Two large deserts in Southern and Eastern Asia, characterized by arid conditions and sparse vegetation.

The state of enlightenment and liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth (samsara) in Hinduism and Buddhism.

The cycle of death and rebirth in Hinduism and Buddhism, where people are reborn into different lives based on their actions in previous lives.

Rivers that provide fertile land, water resources, and trade routes in Southern and Eastern Asia.

A type of soil found in the Huang He River region, known for its yellow color and fertility.

The belief that all things are impermanent and subject to change, leading to suffering (dukkha) when people cling to them.

A phenomenon in Southern Asia caused by heavy rainfall during the summer months.

The guiding principle of Buddhism that encompasses the suffering inherent in life, its cause, its cessation, and the path to freedom from it.

The Eightfold Path is a set of practices in Buddhism that lead to enlightenment and liberation from dukkha.

A cloud of air pollution that is visible from space, caused by various sources in Asia, including burning biomass for fuel.

A group of people who share a common ancestry, culture, history, and language.

The fundamental belief that actions have consequences, shaping a person's future lives in the cycle of samsara.

A group of people who share a common belief system, often including shared worship, texts, and ethical ideas.

The founder of Buddhism, who achieved enlightenment and became known as the Buddha.

The concept of a 'gentleman' in Confucianism, characterized by virtues like benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trustworthiness.

The idea that the world is a web of relationships between superiors and inferiors, with reciprocal obligations and responsibilities.

The endless cycle of birth, life, death, and rebirth in Hindu belief.

The ultimate goal in Hinduism, the state of liberation from the cycle of Samsara.

The belief that the natural world is inhabited by spirits called kami, who embody both good and bad aspects and can influence human lives.

One's role in life in Hinduism, often determined by social class or stage of life.

The practice of rituals and ceremonies in Shinto, aimed at appeasing and honoring kami.

Good actions or deeds in Hinduism, believed to lead towards achieving moksha.

The concept of purity in Shinto, where actions can cause impurity and bring bad luck, requiring cleansing rituals to restore balance.

The process of controlling flooding caused by rivers, often using methods like dams.