9th World Hy II Unit 2 study guide

The history of China dates back over the 4,000 years, and it was ruled by imperial families known as

Dynasties

What do the stars represent in the Chinese flag?

Four stars represent the four social classes

What is Africas longest river whose unique feature is that it flows north?

Nile River

How many countries make up Africa?

52 countries

What is the Capital of Jordan

Amman

This Indian river provides water and resources for more than 1/12 of Indias population. Its waters are considered scared to Indias Hindu population, and they believe it has the power to purify the soul and cleanse the spirit. What is the name of this river?

Ganges

Which European country had the most colonies and the most power over the African people?

Great Britian

The Great Wall of China served all of the following purposes except

House the peasantry

What is the Capital of Israel

Jerusalem

What is the capital of India

New Delhi

What is the name of the largest desert in the world that divides the continent of African in half?

The Sahara

What is the capital of Japan

Tokyo

During this period of ancient imperial rule, the Chinese invented all of the following except

telescope

Chinas government today is a

Communist state

What is the Capital of Syria

Damascus

Which European country was second in the race in the "Scramble for Africa?¨

France

The Chinese population is the largest on earth. Approximately how many people live in China today?

More than 1 billion

Who became the first black president in South Africa?

Nelson Mandela

The population of India is secod largest in the world, only behind that of China. How many people live in India today?

Over 1 billion

What is the capital of North Korea

Pyongyang

In 221 B.C. this rule of this royal dynasty marked the beginning of imperial China. What is the name of this dynasty?

Qin

What is the Capital of Saudi Arabia

Riyadh

The highly skilled and fearless warriors in feudal Japan were known as the

Samurai

What body of water separates Japan and the continent of Asia?

Sea of Japan

What is the capital of South Korea

Seoul

This Indian ruler built the Taj Mahal to show his love for his deceased wife, but many also believe he built it to serve as a symbol of his love for the Islamic faith. What is the name of this ruler?

Shah Jahan

During Japan´s feudal period, the country was ruled by supreme military commander called a

Shogun

What is the Capital of Iran

Tehran

What is the name of the ruling family that ushered in a period of peace and stability in Japan in the 1600s

Tokugawa

Imperialism is

When a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation

What is the Capital of Iraq

Baghdad

What is the capital of China

Beijing

What is the Capital of Lebanon

Beirut