Region, human environment, location, movement, place.
3 Types of Maps
Political, Physical, Thematic.
Why are the Kunlun Mountains important to China?
The Yellow and Yangtze rivers flow out of them.
What is the approximate size of the Gobi Desert?
500,000 sq miles.
What are some of the important islands to the country?
Hainan and part of Hong Kong
Why are China's three river systems so important to the country?
Yellow, Yangtze, and West River are important because they provide transportation, irrigation and hydroelectric power.
In which latitude and climate zones is most of China's productive agricultural land located?
Humid continental.
What landforms make up the dry zones?
Deserts and steppes.
What two factors affect vegetation and temperature in the highland climate?
Elevation and latitude.
What are some benefits of the Three Gorges Dam?
Control of flooding, generate electric power, and easier passageway for ships.
What are some drawbacks of the dam?
Between 1-2 million relocation of people, the contruction costed 26 billion dollars, and there are some environmental concerns.
What are some of the ways in which the Japanese have adapted to living in a crowded space?
Rooms are separated by sliding screens, and people sleep on thin mattresses that are stored during the day. It is also common for a family of four to live in one room apartments.
Why did Shi Huangdi build a wall in northern China?
He built it to protect them from the Barbarians.
He built it to protect them from the Barbarians.
How was China governed in its early history?
It was ruled by dynasties.
What are some achievements China made in its early history?
They built the great wall, and they began using paper and gunpowder.
When did Europeans begin exploration of China?
During the 13th century.
How was Europe able to gain access to Chinese markets in the 19th century?
The Europeans forced China to sign a series of treaties taking advantage of their weak military and government.
Which political group has held considerable power in China for the last 50 years?
The Communist Party.
What did the Communists party want for China's economy?
They wanted to modernize China by encouraging the growth of industry.
At what point did China's economy begin to grow more rapidly?
The 1980's.
Where does most agriculture occur in China?
Southern and eastern basins.
Where does China get the resources that fuel the industrial economy?
The heart land of China.
What item is especially popular as an export to the United States?
Textiles.
Name two important Chinese inventions.
Paper and gunpowder.
What are the predominant religions in China?
Confucianism and Taoism.
What is China's population?
1.34 billion.
What animal was especially important to the Mongols?
The horse.
What did Genghis Khan's name mean?
Supreme conqueror.
Who controlled Mongolia in the 18th and 19th century?
China.
Which country has had the most influence and control in Taiwan?
China.
How is Mongolia's current economy different from its historical practices?
Mongolia has shifted from primarily herding livestock to a market economy.
What is an economic tiger?
It is a nation that has rapid economic growth due to cheap labor, high technology, and aggressive exports.
Why might foreign companies want to work with Taiwanese companies?
Because it is one of the most prosperous economies of the western pacific and it trades with many countries.
What industry is most successful in Taiwan?
Technology.
What traditional influences can be seen in daily life in Mongolia?
Herding from nomads and yurts.
Herding from nomads and yurts.
Do most Americans live in rural areas like people in Mongolia or urban areas like the people in Taiwan?
Urban like Taiwan.
When did Little League become popular in Taiwan?
After WWII.
What bodies of water surround Korea?
Yellow Sea and the Sea of Japan.
What natural features influenced the settlement of Korea?
Bodies of water surrounding the nation (peninsula isolation) and mountains.
What action have both Korean countries taken since World War II?
They both built up huge armies.
What significant event occurred in 2000?
Both countries held a summit meeting in which they declared the intentions of reuniting. They also marched together in the Olympics held by Sydney Australia.
Both countries held a summit meeting in which they declared the intentions of reuniting. They also marched together in the Olympics held by Sydney Australia.
What type of economy did both North and South Korea have prior to the Korean War?
Agricultural.
How are North and South Korea's economies different today?
North Korea has natural resources and raw materials and South Korea has a large industrial and technological based economy.
Which Korean country has a larger population?
South.
Which country did Dennis Rodman visit?
North Korea.
From where did the original inhabitants of Japan mostly come?
The South Pacific, Siberia and Korea.
For whom did the Yamato clan claim descent?
From the sun goddess.
For whom did the samurai work?
Landowners and clan chiefs.
Where do most Japanese people live within Japan?
In urban cities.
Which island of Japan is considered the main island?
The main island is Honshu.
How is Japan able to manufacture many items for trade without natural resources?
They receive imports of natural resources needed to manufacture.
How has Japan's economy recently changed?
Their economy began to slow down, companies scaled back and some went bankrupt.
Their economy began to slow down, companies scaled back and some went bankrupt.
Which city is an excellent example of traditional Japanese culture?
Kyoto
What do the Japanese believe is important in designing buildings?
Harmony between buildings and its natural surroundings.
How does the Japanese school system compare with American education?
They have a shorter summer break that is just six weeks, and they have school six days a week.
What are private college preparatory schools called in Japan?
Juku.
What two problems are the Japanese attempting to address in the future?
Pollution and long work day/short vacations.
What are some examples of traditional Japanese culture?
Traditional drama called Noh, and Japanese artworks like scrolls, ink paintings and block-prints.
How did the Western world influence Japan beginning in the 19th century?
Since 1853 when Commodore Perry sailed his fleet into Tokyo Bay.
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