Test

North and South Korea are divided by a demilitarized zone located at the _____ Parallel.

38th

Over-irrigation of the Amu-Darya River is causing the ________ Sea to dry up

Aral

What nation gained its independence from Pakistan in 1971?

Bangaladesh

The Qing and Xia were two ____________ dynasties

Chinese

Which of the following religions are NOT major factors in South and Southeast Asia? Select all that apply.

Christianity and Shintoism

The Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers are located in this country.

India

The Indo-Gangetic Plain is located mainly in

India

The Mekong River runs through much of Southeast Asia. Which nation is NOT affected by it?

Indonesia

The Pacific Ocean, Sea of Japan, and Philippine Sea border this Asian country.

Japan

Which of the following empires was NOT located in ancient India?

Joseon

What two languages stand as language families all their own?

Korean and Japanese

Singapore is located on the _____________ Peninsula

Malaysian

Environmental concerns are important, but which country has offers the least amount of help to its environment?

North Korea

One of the most important environmental issues facing nations in this region is deforestation. Which of the following countries is dealing with this problem? Select all that apply.

North Korea, China, Phillipines, and Malaysia

The Indus Valley is found in the country of

Pakistan

China was able to prosper because of the _____ Road.

Silk

The countries located in Central Asia became environmental disasters because of this nation

Soviet Union

The Spanish controlled ____________ for centuries

The Phillipines

What are some characteristics of the Pacific Ring of Fire? Select all that apply

Volcanoes, Earthquakes, and Tsunamis

China is trying to halt the spread of the Gobi Desert by _____

planting more trees

Almost without exception, this food is the number one crop grown in Asia

rice

The term "kamikaze" means _______ in Japanese

storm