Monsoon Asia Unit Flashcards
Monsoon
A seasonal wind
Atoll
A ring like coral island or string of small islands surrounding a lagoon
Cyclone
A violent storm
Nonviolent resistance
A movement that uses all means of protest except violence
Caste system
The Hinduism cornerstone in which each person is born into a caste and can only move to a different caste through reincarnation
Kashmir
A disputed area in Pakistan and India
Microcredit
A small loan available to poor entrepreneurs to help small businesses grow and raise living standards
Information Technology (IT)
The study or use of systems for storing, retrieving, and sending information
Outsource
Obtain goods or service from an outside or foreign supplier
Siddhartha Gautama
The founder of Buddhism and known as the Budda
Mandala
A geometric design that symbolizes the universe and aids in meditation
Spheres of influence
A method of dividing foreign control in China
Mao Zedong
The leader of the Communists in China
Confucianism
A movement based on the teachings of Confucius
Taoism
A philosophy that aims for simplicity
Ring of fire
The chain of volcanoes that lines the Pacific Rim
Jakota Triangle
Peace between Japan, Korea, and Taiwan
Sweatshops
A workplace where people work long hours for low wages in poor conditions
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
An alliance that promotes economic growth and peace in the region
What is South Asia referred to as?
The Indian Subcontinent
What separates South Asia from the rest of Asia?
Mountains and ocean
How much of the world’s population lives in South Asia?
1/4
What does ‘Himalayas’ mean?
Adobe of snow
What region is separated from the rest of the continent by the Himalayas?
South Asia
What is the world’s tallest and youngest mountain range?
Himalayas
In what mountain range is the world’s tallest peak found?
Himalayas
What is the world’s highest peak?
Mount Everest
How much less oxygen does the Himalayas have compared to ground level?
1/3
What are the Eastern and Western Ghats?
Mountain ranges that run near the coastline of India
What plateau lies between the Eastern and Western Ghats?
Deccan Plateau
What do monsoons create?
A wet season and a dry season
Why do people depend on the wet monsoon season?
They use the water for irrigation
Indus Valley Civilization
One of the world’s largest and first civilizations
What religion makes up 1/4 of South Asians?
Islam
What is the world’s largest democracy (based on population)?
India
What countries make up South Asia?
India, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the Maldives
What countries are in East Asia?
China, Japan, Mongolia, Taiwan, North Korea, South Korea
What are the three main rivers of East Asia?
Yellow River, Yangtze River, Xi Jiang River
What are the other two main physical features of East Asia?
Gobi Desert and Tibetan Plateau
What is the 3 Gorges Dam?
Largest dam in the world, built on the Yangtze River
What are the benefits of the 3 Gorges Dam?
Helps control flooding, generates hydroelectric power, reduced carbon emissions
What are the negatives of the 3 Gorges Dam?
Upset the ecosystem, displaced 1.3 million people
What country is considered the oldest, continuos civilization?
China
What dynasty united smaller kingdoms in China for the first time?
Qin Dynasty
What is the One Child Policy?
A policy requiring Han Chinese to have only one child to alleviate over-population
What are the four communist countries in Monsoon Asia?
China, North Korea, Vietnam, and Laos
What is the dispute between China and Taiwan?
Taiwan is considered an independent nation by some, but claimed as a break-away province by China
