Final Exam in Geography
Caste system
A thousand years ago, what was the major unifying force in South Asia?
about 33%
About what percentage of people in South Asia live in cities?
it is strongest in Southeast Asia.
All of the following statements about Mahayana Buddhism are true, EXCEPT
False
Almost all of the rice that the Japanese consume comes from South Korea.
127 million
As of 2012, what was the approximate population of Japan?
Ceylon
By what name was the modern state of Sri Lanka known in 1900?
True
China's economic expansion has created tensions with the United States.
False
China's government is following a path of pure capitalist development.
True
Confucianism held that people should be judged on the basis of their behavior and education, rather than family backgrounds.
South Korea.
Currently, some 35,000 U.S. troops are stationed in Japan, and another 28,000 are stationed in
3
Currently, the Three Gorges Dam provides what percentage of China's electricity need?
300 million
Despite widespread poverty in the country of India, approximately how many Indians are able to purchase modern consumer goods such as televisions?
1700s
During what era did the Chinese Empire reach its height?
during the Manchu (Ch'ing) Dynasty
During which era did China control the most territory?
June
During which month does Cherrapunji, India, receive the highest amount of rainfall?
63.2 million
How many people live in the three regions of Japan's main urban concentrations?
East-Asia Population and Settlement
In Clockwise order starting at top: Beijing, pyongyang, seoul, tokyo, osaka, hiroshima, shanghai, taipei, hong kong, urumqi (upper left corner)
Map South Asia Climate and Enviroment
In order (Clockwise starting with top): Godwin, Mt. Everest, Deccan, Satpura, Eastern, Western, Ganges, Aravalli, Thar, Central
Map of Indian Population
In order clockwise starting with top: Delhi, Kathmandu, Dhaka, Kolkata, Chenni, Colombo, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Bhopal, Karachi
Map of the countries in central/eastern asia.
In order clockwise: Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, The Maldives, India, Pakistan
Delhi
In which of these places do pull factors appear to be strongest?
Andhra Pradesh
In which of these places do push factors seem to be strongest?
along the coast
In which part of South Asia were European possessions and territory concentrated in 1700?
software development
India's economy is most advanced in what economic activity?
United States
Japan remained largely closed to foreign commerce and influence until ________ gunboats sailed into Tokyo Bay in 1853 to demand trade access.
Russia
Ownership of the four southernmost Kuril Islands is disputed. From which country is Japan seeking the return of these four islands?
False
Pakistan has had a difficult time achieving economic growth because it is burdened by high levels of defense spending.
East Asia Territories and Borders
Places in order clockwise starting with the top: Inner mongolia, north korea, Japan, south Korea, Taiwan, Guangxi, Tibet, Xinjiang, China, and Ningxia
True
South Asia could soon surpass East Asia to become the world's most populous region.
False
South Asia's monsoons bring flooding in the winter.
relied in part on newly developed varieties of crops.
The Green Revolution in South Asia
False
The Han are Chinese-speaking Muslims who are concentrated in the provinces of Gansu, Ningxia, and Yunnan.
False
The Punjab is considered to be the breadbasket of Sri Lanka.
Japan
The Shinto religion is most closely associated with which country of East Asia?
are concentrated mainly in cities.
The populations of Japan and South Korea
False
The term "China proper" refers to the geographic center of China.
True
Under the terms of China's "Great Leap Forward" policy, peasants were forced to contribute a large percentage of their crops to the state.
Mandarin
Using the figure, which of the following languages covers the most in area? (language map)
more than 50 kilometers in diameter
Using the information in the inset map to guide you, how large is the city of Tokyo?
The northern plate boundary in South Asia has been the site of about a dozen earthquakes since 1885. The presence of mountains in South Asia means that orographic precipitation is a distinct possibility. Bangladesh experiences a severe flooding risk.
Using the information included in the map below to guide you, which three of the following statements are probably true? (Climate and Ranges map of India)
Eastern portions of Afghanistan and Iran appear to have been part of the Mughal Empire in 1700. The modern state of Bhutan was independent in 1700. The southern tip of the subcontinent was mostly independent in 1700.
Using the information included in the map below to guide you, which three of the following statements are probably true? (India Ownership in the 1700s)
Two countries of Sub-Saharan Africa have major populations of South Asian descent. British colonialism played a key role in the spread of the South Asian diaspora. Cities in the United States and the United Kingdom are centers of recent settlement of South Asians.
Using the information included in the map below to guide you, which three of the following statements are probably true? (Indian migration)
The map covers a period of time before Korea was divided. Russia's territorial gains in East Asia were all in adjacent areas. As China lost territory, Japan expanded its empire.
Using the information included in the map below to guide you, which three of the following statements are probably true? (Japanese empire)
Five cities in South Asia have a population that is higher than 10 million people. Many tribal peoples live in the Eastern Ghats in India. Bangladesh has the highest population density shown on the map.
Using the information included in the map below to guide you, which three of the following statements are probably true? (Map of India Population)
China was smaller during the Ming Dynasty than it was during other dynasties. China once included land that is now part of Russia. Japan and South Korea have never been part of China.
Using the information included in the map below to guide you, which three of the following statements are probably true? (Present-Day China)
In Pakistan, regions adjacent to Afghanistan and Iran are experiencing the greatest political issues within the country. Bangladesh and Bhutan are relatively peaceful. Sri Lanka's civil war ended in 2009.
Using the information included in the map below to guide you, which three of the following statements are probably true? (map with countries around India and wars)
If Cherrapunji's rainfall were spread out equally throughout the year, the monthly average rainfall would be just over 35 inches. Orographic precipitation explains the "tropical monsoon" climate in the southwest part of India. In Mumbai, India, most of the rainfall comes from June through September.
Using the information included in the map below to guide you, which three of the following statements are probably true? (rainfall in India)
The Tokkaido corridor is to Japan as megalopolis is to the United States. Rail service connects many of Japan's most populated areas. Tokyo expanded more than 40 kilometers in radius from 1914 to 2011.
Using the information included in the pair of maps below to guide you, which three of the following statements are probably true? (map of japan's size 1914-2011)
Both China and North Korea are experiencing outmigration. The population of East Asia is more than 1.5 billion people. Japan's population is not increasing.
Using the information included in the table above to guide you, which three of the following statements are probably true? (blue chart)
The Great Wall
What anthropogenic feature is shown on the map?
crude shelters built on formerly busy sidewalks in India
What are "hutments"?
sprawling squatter settlements in South Asia
What are bustees?
all of the above
What are the causes of deforestation in South Asia?
religious and linguistic differences
What are the sources of ethnic violence in Sri Lanka?
Kaifeng
What city lies at the center of the ancient core of Chinese civilization?
temperate
What climate type is found in most of Japan?
Japan
What country in East Asia has resorted to "pollution exporting" as a way to improve its environment?
between 10 and 20 million people
What is the approximate population of the Beijing metropolitan area?
Bhutan
What is the most isolated country in South Asia?
flooding
What is the most serious natural hazard in Bangladesh?
feng shui
What is the name of the belief system that deals with designing buildings and placing objects on the landscape in accordance with the spiritual powers that course through the local topography?
Between 6 and 25 people per square kilometer
What is the population density in northern Bhutan?
English
What language has been suggested as a neutral national language in India?
Islam
What religion dominates in Pakistan and Bangladesh?
the large population in the region
What single factor is most responsible for the severity of environmental problems in East Asia?
to attract foreign investment to support export production
What was the Chinese government's short-term objective in creating Special Economic Zones (SEZs)?
They were British protectorates.
What was the status of Nepal and Bhutan in 1900?
bodyguards
What work are Sikh men noted for?
in the north, along the northern plate boundary
Where are the highest elevations in South Asia?
in major cities
Where are the populations of Japan and South Korea concentrated?
in the northern highland areas, along the northern plate boundary
Where do the Indus and Ganges Rivers originate?
Manchuria
Where is China's "rust belt" located?
In the Indus River Valley and the Punjab
Where is the population of Pakistan concentrated?
In the southwest portion of the country
Where is the population of Sri Lanka concentrated?
Japan
Which East Asian country expanded to include at least part of every other country in the region by the middle of World War II?
the Dutch
Which Europeans controlled the most territory in South Asia in 1700?
the British
Which Europeans had the greatest colonial presence in East Asia?
Karachi, Pakistan
Which city on the map is located in a desert region?
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Which city receives a significant amount of rainfall each month?
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Which city shows the least seasonality in its temperature?
the Dutch
Which colonial power held possessions in South Asia in 1700, but had none in 1900?
Japan
Which country has the oldest average population in East Asia?
North Korea
Which country of East Asia has taken recent steps to acquire nuclear weaponry, triggering concern in the U.S.?
China
Which country of East Asia has the greatest linguistic diversity?
Japan
Which country of East Asia has the strongest forest preservation efforts in the region?
North Korea
Which country of East Asia is the most rigidly Marxist?
Nepal
Which country of South Asia has experienced the greatest net emigration?
Bangladesh
Which country of South Asia is at the lowest elevation shown on the map?
earthquakes
Which environmental hazard is the most serious in Japan?
highly productive, but does not produce enough to feed all the people in the region
Which of the following phrases best describes the agriculture in East Asia?
Hong Kong is one of ten cities located in the same general vicinity. The Sichuan Basin is one of the most densely populated parts of the world. Taiwan's west coast is more densely settled than its east coast.
Which of the three following are true? (1st map on population)
Nepal
Which of these countries is experiencing serious Maoist revolutionary movements?
Mongolia
Which of these places was once under Russian influence, but eventually became independent of both Russia and China?
The Caribbean
Which of these world regions has a major population of South Asian descent?
the eastern portion, especially along the East China Sea
Which part of China is most densely settled?
Hong Kong
Which place in East Asia has the highest population density?
Turkic-speaking Muslims from Central Asia
Who brought Islam to South Asia?
the Mughal Empire
Who controlled the vast majority of South Asia in 1700?
Mohandas Gandhi
Who is the father-figure of Indian independence?
Petroleum reserves may be present there.
Why do so many countries claim the Spratly Islands?
