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Chapter 2 Test Notes Flashcards

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1
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What is the only country that is predominately catholic?

A

Philippians

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What modern empire controlled central Asia for most of the 20th century?

A

USSR

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What is the most populated country (according to the textbook)?

A

China

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4
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Which is not on the Indian subcontinent?

A

Singapore

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What are the 2 prominent rivers in Central Asia?

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Amu Darya and Sur Darya

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What separates Europe and Asia?

A

Ural and Caucus Mountains

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What is the man-made waterway in Egypt?

A

Suez Canal

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What is the name of the crossroads of the ancient world?

A

Middle East

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9
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What are the two famous Saudi Arabian cities?

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Medina and Mecca

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What is the highest mountain ranges?

A

Himalayas

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What island provided refugees for the national Chinese?

A

Taiwan

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12
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What is the lowest point in the world?

A

Dead Sea

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What is the name of the military organization?

A

Palestinian Liberation Organization

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What is the name of the world’s largest military fortification?

A

Great Wall of China

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15
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What was the year Israel became a state?

A

1948

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What is the main religion of India?

A

Hinduism

17
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2 Main rivers in central Asia?

A

Huang He and Yangtze

18
Q

What is the highest point on land?

A

Mount Everest

19
Q

What is the highest point in Japan?

A

Mount Fiji

20
Q

What countries were divided by the 38th parallel?

A

North and South Korea

21
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What is Japan’s largest island?

A

Honcho

22
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What were the two people groups who were descendants of Abraham?

A

Arabians and Jews

23
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What 3 countries occupy Borneo?

A

Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunea

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