Asia Flashcards
Where did the name ‘Asia’ come from?
Asu, means rising sun
Where did the name ‘Europe’ come from?
Ereb, means setting sun
In Asia, how many regions are there? From the POV of Europeans?
5 in Asia, 3
Alternative name for North Asia
Soviet Central
Alternative name for West Asia
Arabian/Arid region
Alternative name for East Asia
Land of Philosophies
Alternative name for SEA
Ring of Fire
Alternative name for South Asia
Land of Mystism
The study of the physical features of one’s place
Geography
Religions in Asia
Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Roman Catholic, Christianity, Taoism, Islam, Shintuism
Home of Religion and Philosophies
Asia
How big is Asia?
17 million km
Shape of Asia
irregular in shape, compact
Europe is only ___ of Asia
1/3
__ population of the world is from Asia
2/3