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Azija Flashcards

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What does the Assyrian word ‘ASU’ mean?

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‘ASU’ means ‘the rising of the Sun’.

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What is Asia referred to as historically?

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Asia is referred to as the ‘Old World’ (before Columbus).

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What percentage of Eurasia is occupied by Asia?

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Asia occupies 80% of Eurasia.

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How is Asia separated from Europe?

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Asia is separated from Europe by historical, cultural, and racial characteristics.

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Which oceans wash the shores of Asia?

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All oceans wash the shores of Asia, with the Atlantic Ocean connected via the Mediterranean Sea.

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Which ocean has the most indented coastline in Asia?

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The Pacific Ocean has the most indented coastline in Asia.

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What are the geographical borders of Asia towards Europe?

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The borders towards Europe include the Ural Mountains, Ural River, Caspian Sea, Caucasus, and Black Sea.

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What defines Asia’s border with Africa?

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The Suez Canal, Red Sea, and Bab el Mandeb Strait define Asia’s border with Africa.

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What is the significance of the Hormuz Strait?

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The Hormuz Strait is important as it connects the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea.

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What defines Asia’s border with North America?

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The Bering Strait defines Asia’s border with North America.

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What are the northernmost and southernmost points of Asia?

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Cape Chelyuskin is the northernmost point, and Cape Burun is the southernmost point on the Malay Peninsula.

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Which seas belong to the Arctic Ocean?

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The Kara, Laptev, East Siberian, and Chukchi Seas belong to the Arctic Ocean.

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Which seas belong to the Pacific Ocean?

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The Bering, Okhotsk, Japan, Yellow, East China, and South China Seas belong to the Pacific Ocean.

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Which seas belong to the Indian Ocean?

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The Red, Persian, Arabian, and Andaman Seas belong to the Indian Ocean.

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What is the largest bay in the world?

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The Bay of Bengal, located between the Indian subcontinent and the Indochina Peninsula, is the largest bay in the world.

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What is the largest island in Asia?

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Borneo is the largest island in Asia.

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What is Sakhalin?

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Sakhalin is a Russian island in the Pacific Ocean.

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What are the three largest peninsulas in Asia?

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The three largest peninsulas are: 1. Arabian Peninsula, 2. Indian Peninsula, 3. Indochina Peninsula.

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What is the significance of the Arabian Peninsula?

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The Arabian Peninsula is the largest peninsula in the world.

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Which peninsula is Kamchatka part of?

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Kamchatka is a Russian peninsula in the Pacific Ocean.

21
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Who were the first to establish colonies in Asia?

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The Greeks were the first to establish colonies in Asia.

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What did Alexander the Great contribute to Asia?

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Alexander the Great reached the Indus River, bringing numerous records and maps.

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What was the Silk Road?

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The Silk Road was a trade route where the Chinese traded silk with Europeans.

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Who was Marco Polo?

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Marco Polo was a 13th-century Italian traveler who brought important records about China.

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Who discovered the sea route to India?

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Vasco da Gama discovered the sea route to India in 1498.

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What was Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition known for?

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Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition (1519) was the first to circumnavigate the globe.

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How many time zones does Asia have?

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Asia has 11 time zones.

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In how many climatic zones does Asia extend?

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Asia extends into 7 climatic zones.

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What is the average elevation of Asia?

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The average elevation of Asia is 950 meters above sea level.

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What is the highest inhabited elevation on Earth?

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Asia has the highest inhabited elevation on Earth.

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What percentage of Asia’s relief consists of mountains and plateaus?

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About 3/4 of Asia’s relief consists of mountains and plateaus.

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What are the four platforms that make up Asia?

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The four platforms are: Siberian, Chinese, Indian, and Arabian platforms.

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What mountain ranges are considered the ‘Crown Mountains’ of Asia?

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The Crown Mountains include the Caucasus, Hindu Kush, Pamir, Karakoram, Himalayas, Tian Shan, and Kunlun.

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What is the highest peak in the Himalayas?

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Mount Everest (8,850 m) is the highest peak in the Himalayas and the world.

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What do Indians call Mount Everest?

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Indians call Mount Everest ‘Chomolungma’, which means ‘Mother of Gods’.

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