Azija Flashcards
What does the Assyrian word ‘ASU’ mean?
‘ASU’ means ‘the rising of the Sun’.
What is Asia referred to as historically?
Asia is referred to as the ‘Old World’ (before Columbus).
What percentage of Eurasia is occupied by Asia?
Asia occupies 80% of Eurasia.
How is Asia separated from Europe?
Asia is separated from Europe by historical, cultural, and racial characteristics.
Which oceans wash the shores of Asia?
All oceans wash the shores of Asia, with the Atlantic Ocean connected via the Mediterranean Sea.
Which ocean has the most indented coastline in Asia?
The Pacific Ocean has the most indented coastline in Asia.
What are the geographical borders of Asia towards Europe?
The borders towards Europe include the Ural Mountains, Ural River, Caspian Sea, Caucasus, and Black Sea.
What defines Asia’s border with Africa?
The Suez Canal, Red Sea, and Bab el Mandeb Strait define Asia’s border with Africa.
What is the significance of the Hormuz Strait?
The Hormuz Strait is important as it connects the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea.
What defines Asia’s border with North America?
The Bering Strait defines Asia’s border with North America.
What are the northernmost and southernmost points of Asia?
Cape Chelyuskin is the northernmost point, and Cape Burun is the southernmost point on the Malay Peninsula.
Which seas belong to the Arctic Ocean?
The Kara, Laptev, East Siberian, and Chukchi Seas belong to the Arctic Ocean.
Which seas belong to the Pacific Ocean?
The Bering, Okhotsk, Japan, Yellow, East China, and South China Seas belong to the Pacific Ocean.
Which seas belong to the Indian Ocean?
The Red, Persian, Arabian, and Andaman Seas belong to the Indian Ocean.
What is the largest bay in the world?
The Bay of Bengal, located between the Indian subcontinent and the Indochina Peninsula, is the largest bay in the world.
What is the largest island in Asia?
Borneo is the largest island in Asia.
What is Sakhalin?
Sakhalin is a Russian island in the Pacific Ocean.
What are the three largest peninsulas in Asia?
The three largest peninsulas are: 1. Arabian Peninsula, 2. Indian Peninsula, 3. Indochina Peninsula.
What is the significance of the Arabian Peninsula?
The Arabian Peninsula is the largest peninsula in the world.
Which peninsula is Kamchatka part of?
Kamchatka is a Russian peninsula in the Pacific Ocean.
Who were the first to establish colonies in Asia?
The Greeks were the first to establish colonies in Asia.
What did Alexander the Great contribute to Asia?
Alexander the Great reached the Indus River, bringing numerous records and maps.
What was the Silk Road?
The Silk Road was a trade route where the Chinese traded silk with Europeans.
Who was Marco Polo?
Marco Polo was a 13th-century Italian traveler who brought important records about China.
Who discovered the sea route to India?
Vasco da Gama discovered the sea route to India in 1498.
What was Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition known for?
Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition (1519) was the first to circumnavigate the globe.
How many time zones does Asia have?
Asia has 11 time zones.
In how many climatic zones does Asia extend?
Asia extends into 7 climatic zones.
What is the average elevation of Asia?
The average elevation of Asia is 950 meters above sea level.
What is the highest inhabited elevation on Earth?
Asia has the highest inhabited elevation on Earth.
What percentage of Asia’s relief consists of mountains and plateaus?
About 3/4 of Asia’s relief consists of mountains and plateaus.
What are the four platforms that make up Asia?
The four platforms are: Siberian, Chinese, Indian, and Arabian platforms.
What mountain ranges are considered the ‘Crown Mountains’ of Asia?
The Crown Mountains include the Caucasus, Hindu Kush, Pamir, Karakoram, Himalayas, Tian Shan, and Kunlun.
What is the highest peak in the Himalayas?
Mount Everest (8,850 m) is the highest peak in the Himalayas and the world.
What do Indians call Mount Everest?
Indians call Mount Everest ‘Chomolungma’, which means ‘Mother of Gods’.
