Asian Geography Flashcards
What major river runs through Kathmandu?
Bagmati
Which major ethnic group dominates Kathmandu’s population?
Newar
Which river flows through Kathmandu?
Bagmati
Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu is known for its intricately carved wooden structures?
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Which famous festival in Nepal features the flying of colorful kites?
Dashain
Which prominent river valley lies to the west of Kathmandu?
Trishuli Valley
What is the significance of the stupa at Boudhanath in Kathmandu?
It is one of the largest stupas in the world
Which river delta is located to the west of Hong Kong?
Pearl River Delta
Name one of the two official languages of Macau.
Portuguese or Chinese (Cantonese)
Which European power was the first to establish a permanent settlement in Macau?
Portugal
Which famous casino district is Macau known for?
Cotai Strip
Name one of the islands that make up the territory of Hong Kong.
Lantau or Hong Kong Island
Which Chinese province borders both Hong Kong and Macau?
Guangdong
Which historic fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Macau?
Fortaleza do Monte
Name one of the offshore islands that belongs to Hong Kong.
Cheung Chau or Lamma Island
What is the highest peak in Hokkaido, Japan?
Asahi-dake
Which indigenous people are native to Hokkaido?
Ainu
Which sea lies to the west of Hokkaido?
Sea of Japan
Name one of the national parks located in Hokkaido.
Shikisai-no-Oka or Daisetsuzan
What is the traditional Ainu garment that resembles a robe or coat?
Attush
Which famous hot spring resort town is located in Hokkaido?
Noboribetsu
What is the approximate population of Hokkaido as of 2022 in millions?
5.3 million
Name one of the ski resorts in Hokkaido known for its powder snow.
Niseko or Rusutsu
Which city in Hokkaido is known for its lavender fields?
Furano
Which river is the longest in Hokkaido?
Ishikari River
Which mountain range runs through Afghanistan and includes the Bamiyan province?
Hindu Kush
Which ancient civilization influenced the art and culture of Bamiyan?
Gandhara
Name one of the ethnic groups that historically inhabited the Bamiyan region.
Hazara
Which UNESCO World Heritage site in Bamiyan was known for its intricate cave paintings?
Kakrak Valley
Which year did the Taliban destroy the Bamiyan Buddha statues?
2001
Which river flows through Damascus, Syria?
Barada
What is the approximate population of Damascus as of 2022 in millions?
Around 4.2
Name one of the historic gates of the old city of Damascus.
Bab Sharqi (Eastern Gate) or Bab Touma (Thomas’s Gate)
Which Umayyad mosque in Damascus is one of the largest and oldest in the world?
Umayyad Mosque (Great Mosque of Damascus)
What is the name of the ancient street in Damascus that dates back to Roman times?
Straight Street (Via Recta)
Which mountain range is visible from Damascus on clear days?
Anti-Lebanon Mountains
Name one of the historical baths (hammams) in the old city of Damascus.
Hammam al-Jadid or Hammam al-Nouri
Which empire ruled Damascus from 661 to 750 AD, making it the capital of their Caliphate?
Umayyad Caliphate
What is the traditional Syrian dish that originated in Damascus and is made of layers of filo pastry filled with nuts and sweetened with honey or syrup?
Baklava
Which river flows to the west of Damascus and is a tributary of the Jordan River?
Yarmouk River
