- 5 Themes of Geography- Human Environment-Interaction, Region, Location, Place, Movement
- 3 Types of Maps- Thematic, Physical, Political
- Why are the Kunlun Mountains important to China? - They hold most of the river systems in China.
- What is the approximate size of the Gobi Desert?- 500,000 square miles
- What are some of the important islands to the country?- Haiman & parts of Hong Kong
- Why are China's three river systems so important to the country?- They are important to the economy. They provide crop irrigation, hydroelectric power, and transportation.
- In which latitude and climate zones is most of China's productive agricultural land located?- Humid Continental
- What landforms make up the dry zones?- Steppes and Deserts
- What two factors affect vegetation and temperature in the highland climate?- Latitude & elevation
- What are some benefits of the Three Gorges Dam?- Allow ships to sail further into China, generate hydroelectric power, and to prevent more flooding.
- What are some drawbacks of the dam?- Cost money, hundreds of square miles of land will be put underwater and if that happens factories submerged would probably leak chemicals into the water.
- What are some of the ways in which the Japanese have adapted to living in a crowded space?- Landfills, apartments, sparsely filled, etc
- Why did Shi Huangdi build a wall in northern China?- To prevent nomads in Mongolia from invading.
- How was China governed in its early
history ?- By dynasties- people of the same blood rule after generation and generation. - What are some achievements China made in its early history?- Health care, paper, printing, and gunpowder
- When did Europeans begin exploration of China?- 13th Century/ 19th century
- How was Europe able to gain access to Chinese markets in the 19th century?- Europe took advantage of China's weak militia and ineffective government.
- Which political group has held considerable power in China for the last 50 years?- Communists
- What did the Communists party want for China's economy?- to modernize it
- At what point did China's economy begin to grow more rapidly?- China has allowed the marketplace and the consumer to play a role in the economy.
- Where does most agriculture occur in China?- (Eastern) China- 10% of land
- Where does China get the resources that fuel the industrial economy?- They have them imported into the country.
- What item is especially popular as an export to the United States?- textiles
- Name two important Chinese inventions.- paper, printing, and gunpowder
- What are the predominant religions in China?- Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism
- What is China's population?- 1.35 billion
- What animal was especially important to the Mongols?- Horses
- What did Genghis Khan's name mean?- Universal Ruler
- Who controlled Mongolia in the 18th and 19th century?- China( Qing Dynasty)
- Which country has had the most influence and control in Taiwan?- China
- How is Mongolia's current economy different from its historical practices?- Historical practices used to be just herding, now it is focused on a industrial economy.
- What is an economic tiger?- a nation with rapid economic growth due to cheap labor, high technology, and aggressive exports.
- Why might foreign companies want to work with Taiwanese companies?- Taiwan has a highly trained and motivated work force.
- What industry is most successful in Taiwan?- technology
- What traditional influences can be seen in daily life in Mongolia?- nomads, and yurts
- Do most Americans live in rural areas like people in Mongolia or urban areas like the people in Taiwan?- Urban
- When did Little League become popular in Taiwan?- After WWII
- What bodies of water surround Korea?- Sea of Japan, and the Yellow Sea
- What natural features influenced
the settlement of Korea?- Peninsula and it's mountains - What action have both Korean countries taken since World War II?- Building up armies
- What significant event occurred in 2000?- The ending of the last dynasty (Qing)
- What type of economy did both North and South Korea have prior to the Korean War?- agricultural
- How are North and South Korea's economies different today?- North is raw and natural resources. South is technology and industries.
- Which Korean country has a larger population?- South
- Which country did Dennis Rodman visit?- North Korea
- From where did the original inhabitants of Japan mostly come?- Siberia and Korea
- For whom did the Yamato clan claim descent?- The sun goddess
- For whom did the samurai work?- wealthy landowners and clan chiefs
- Where do most Japanese people live within Japan?- within cities
- Which island of Japan is considered the main island?- Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku
- How is Japan able to manufacture many items for trade without natural resources?- Imports
- How has Japan's economy recently changed?- manufacturing and trade
- Which city is an excellent example of traditional Japanese culture?- Kyoto
- What do the Japanese believe is important in designing buildings?- harmony with the surrounding
- How does the Japanese school system compare with American education?- competition for universities, six days a week, shorter vacations
- What are private
college preparatory schools called in Japan?- Juku - What two problems are the Japanese attempting to address in the
future ?- pollution and overcrowding - What are some examples of traditional Japanese culture?- traditional drama, long picture scrolls, ink paintings, and wood-block prints
- How did the Western world influence Japan beginning in the 19th century?- Commodore Perry sailed into Tokyo Bay.
Geography...
Geography time
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Review Questions
Monday, May 11, 2015
Main Ideas 29
1: The movement of the tectonic plates.
2: Earthquakes can cause the eruption of volcanoes and sometimes cause tsunamis.
3: Japanese Red Cross Society, Asia Pacific Disaster Management Center
4: East Asia soon became apart of the economic miracle in which other countries depended on other countries for trade and imports.
5: When industrialization came to be Japan and China stickers "Made in___" became more and more common, in other countries around the world.
6: Japan was thrown into a recession as well as pulling Taiwan and Korea too. This soon spread to other countries and the World Bank and International Monetary Fund stepped in to help the Asian countries.
7: Food production on existing farmland was barely adequate and basic sanitation.
8: One-child-per-family
9: Ranked as one of the least developed countries in the world, their ranks in health, literacy, fertility, and economics mirrored those of the poorest countries in the world.
10: East Asia took control of their problems and solved it the best way they could. Going into population, literacy, health, and economics. Even if the results were harsh and seen to be unfair to the citizens they were still put into place.
2: Earthquakes can cause the eruption of volcanoes and sometimes cause tsunamis.
3: Japanese Red Cross Society, Asia Pacific Disaster Management Center
4: East Asia soon became apart of the economic miracle in which other countries depended on other countries for trade and imports.
5: When industrialization came to be Japan and China stickers "Made in___" became more and more common, in other countries around the world.
6: Japan was thrown into a recession as well as pulling Taiwan and Korea too. This soon spread to other countries and the World Bank and International Monetary Fund stepped in to help the Asian countries.
7: Food production on existing farmland was barely adequate and basic sanitation.
8: One-child-per-family
9: Ranked as one of the least developed countries in the world, their ranks in health, literacy, fertility, and economics mirrored those of the poorest countries in the world.
10: East Asia took control of their problems and solved it the best way they could. Going into population, literacy, health, and economics. Even if the results were harsh and seen to be unfair to the citizens they were still put into place.
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Main Ideas pg 658
1. China has gained control in most of the land and islands (beside Japan) this is how they influenced others.
2. Self- effienct - 60% of their population are farmers
3. That stressing the important of education, order, and hierarchy
4.Livestock- herding
5. Trade- manufacturing
6.North Korea was controlled by the Soviet Union. South was controlled or supported by the U.S.
7. South Korea is highly successful and competitive economy.
8. To gain greater advantages and to obtain greater interests.
9. Kyoto is still one of the places that hold the same beauty and traditions as Japan did in the ancient times.
10. Japan has their resources imported; they use these resources for industrial use.
2. Self- effienct - 60% of their population are farmers
3. That stressing the important of education, order, and hierarchy
4.Livestock- herding
5. Trade- manufacturing
6.North Korea was controlled by the Soviet Union. South was controlled or supported by the U.S.
7. South Korea is highly successful and competitive economy.
8. To gain greater advantages and to obtain greater interests.
9. Kyoto is still one of the places that hold the same beauty and traditions as Japan did in the ancient times.
10. Japan has their resources imported; they use these resources for industrial use.
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Study Question Answers
1) Why did Shi Huangdi build a wall in northern China?
As protection from nomadic horsemen whom roamed the plains of northern China and Mongolia.
2) How was China governed in its early history?
China was governed by dynasties in the early settlement day.
3) What are some achievements China made in its early history?
The Great Wall of China, inventions, and health care.
4) When did Europeans begin exploration of China?
In the 13th century when Europeans sought access to Chinese market.
5) How was Europe able to gain access to Chinese markets in the 19th century?
They used China's weak economy and ineffective militia to force China to sign a number of treaties.
6) Which political group has held considerable power in China for the last 50 years?
Chinese Communist Party
7) What did the Communist party want for China's economy?
modernize China
8) Where does China get the resources that fuel the industrial economy?
From cities within China
9) What item is especially popular as an export to the U.S.
textiles
10) Name two important Chinese inventions?
gunpowder, silk cloth, printing, paper
11) What are the predominant religions of China?
Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism
12) What is China's population?
1.39 billion by the end of 2015
As protection from nomadic horsemen whom roamed the plains of northern China and Mongolia.
2) How was China governed in its early history?
China was governed by dynasties in the early settlement day.
3) What are some achievements China made in its early history?
The Great Wall of China, inventions, and health care.
4) When did Europeans begin exploration of China?
In the 13th century when Europeans sought access to Chinese market.
5) How was Europe able to gain access to Chinese markets in the 19th century?
They used China's weak economy and ineffective militia to force China to sign a number of treaties.
6) Which political group has held considerable power in China for the last 50 years?
Chinese Communist Party
7) What did the Communist party want for China's economy?
modernize China
8) Where does China get the resources that fuel the industrial economy?
From cities within China
9) What item is especially popular as an export to the U.S.
textiles
10) Name two important Chinese inventions?
gunpowder, silk cloth, printing, paper
11) What are the predominant religions of China?
Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism
12) What is China's population?
1.39 billion by the end of 2015
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Questions
1) How long is the Great Wall of China?
About 5,500 miles long
2) Why was it built? And where does it run from and to?
Hushan, Liaoning in the east and ends at Jiayuguan Pass, Gansu in the west. It was built as a defensive system.
3) What are three natural barriers that have limited people's movement in East Asia?
vast deserts, high mountains, cold climates
4) How large is the Gobi Desert?
500,000 square miles, from northwest China into Mongolia
5) List two plains in Northern China.
Manchurian Plain and the North China Plain
6) Name three rivers in China.
Huang He, Chang Jiang, Xi Jiang
7) Where does the Huang begin and end?
starts in Kunlun Mountains goes 3,000 miles and empties to the Yellow Sea
8) How long is the Chang Jiang?
3,900 miles
9) What is the southernmost of the three great river systems of China?
Xi Jiang
10) What are the natural resources of China?
petroleum, coal, natural gas, iron ore, tungsen, manganese, molybdenum, magnesite, lead, zinc, copper, water
11) Which countries in East Asia would need to import coal or oil?
Korea needs oil. Japan needs oil and coal and other resources.
12) What effect might natural resources have had on the development of East Asia?
The trade will heighten with other countries.
13) What is a typhoon and where does it occur?
A tropical storm that occurs in western Pacific
14) What two words best describe the climates in the higher latitudes of East Asia?
Equal and opposite
15) Where are most deserts found in East Asia?
West central
16) Where are the tropical zones of East Asia found?
small strip of land along China's southeastern coast
17) What does typhoon mean in Chinese? What other type of storm is a typhoon most like?
Hurricane and in China means Great Wind
About 5,500 miles long
2) Why was it built? And where does it run from and to?
Hushan, Liaoning in the east and ends at Jiayuguan Pass, Gansu in the west. It was built as a defensive system.
3) What are three natural barriers that have limited people's movement in East Asia?
vast deserts, high mountains, cold climates
4) How large is the Gobi Desert?
500,000 square miles, from northwest China into Mongolia
5) List two plains in Northern China.
Manchurian Plain and the North China Plain
6) Name three rivers in China.
Huang He, Chang Jiang, Xi Jiang
7) Where does the Huang begin and end?
starts in Kunlun Mountains goes 3,000 miles and empties to the Yellow Sea
8) How long is the Chang Jiang?
3,900 miles
9) What is the southernmost of the three great river systems of China?
Xi Jiang
10) What are the natural resources of China?
petroleum, coal, natural gas, iron ore, tungsen, manganese, molybdenum, magnesite, lead, zinc, copper, water
11) Which countries in East Asia would need to import coal or oil?
Korea needs oil. Japan needs oil and coal and other resources.
12) What effect might natural resources have had on the development of East Asia?
The trade will heighten with other countries.
13) What is a typhoon and where does it occur?
A tropical storm that occurs in western Pacific
14) What two words best describe the climates in the higher latitudes of East Asia?
Equal and opposite
15) Where are most deserts found in East Asia?
West central
16) Where are the tropical zones of East Asia found?
small strip of land along China's southeastern coast
17) What does typhoon mean in Chinese? What other type of storm is a typhoon most like?
Hurricane and in China means Great Wind
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
1.) What are the five sub-regions of Africa?
West, North, East, South, and Central Africa
2.) Why is East Africa known as the cradle of humanity?
Thats where the first fossils of human were found.
3.) What were some early civilizations of East Africa? What was their economy based on?
Kiliwaa and Aksum, they major economy was trading.
4.) What was the Berlin Conference? Why - particularly - did it happen?
It divided Africa into sections for resources without war, no African leaders had a say in the conference.
5.) How did colonization cause conflicts in East Africa after independence?
It caused governmental instability, combined enemies and separated groups.
6.) Why are Liberia and Ethiopia important?
Those were the only two countries that remained free from colonization.
7.) What are some cash crops of East Africa?
Coffee, tea, and sugar
8.) What is East Africa's most critical health-care problem?
AIDS and HIV
9.) Name two ancient empires of North Africa?
Egypt and Carthage
10.) What practices did the world acquire from Ancient Egypt?
Geometry and medicine11.) What North Africa countries have had the economies transformed by oil?
Alergia, Libya, and Tunisia
12.) what is Rai?
urban music changed to be used more as a rebellion
13.) Changes roles of woman in North Africa.
they can get a divorce, no more prearranged marriages, more equal rights
14.) Why is Goree Island important?
Major port for the slave trade.
15.) List three trading empires of West Africa? What did the trade?
Ghana, Mali, and Songhai all traded gold and salt
16.) What is a stateless society?
society that relies on family government rather than traditional modern government
How has West Africa's traditional stateless societies caused problems after colonization?
Because the Berlin Conference took away the stateless society power, and combined enemies and separated families.
17.) What are some roadblocks to economic development in West Africa?
Colonialism, just export without import to the African colonies.
18.) Discuss West African music.
It's a mix of Jazz, Blues, and Reggae.19.) What is Bantu important?
It helped produce the diversity of language and culture in Africa, linking various places.
20.) What was Sao Tome established for?
It was another slave trading port on an island off the coast of Central Africa
21.) Who was King Leopold II? Why was he important?
King of Belgium, first showed interest in Africa (Congo) starting the Berlin Conference22.) What are the lasting effects of colonialism in Central Africa?
Problems for ethnic groups, government instability, and lack of resources.
23.) What major problems does Central Africa have in education?
Lack of teachers and secondary schools, and the different languages used at home and school.
24.) Who ended the apartheid in South Africa?
Nelson Mandela
25.) How does modern Johannesburg reflect the problems created by the apartheid?
It is split in half like two cities (nice and ghetto)
West, North, East, South, and Central Africa
2.) Why is East Africa known as the cradle of humanity?
Thats where the first fossils of human were found.
3.) What were some early civilizations of East Africa? What was their economy based on?
Kiliwaa and Aksum, they major economy was trading.
4.) What was the Berlin Conference? Why - particularly - did it happen?
It divided Africa into sections for resources without war, no African leaders had a say in the conference.
5.) How did colonization cause conflicts in East Africa after independence?
It caused governmental instability, combined enemies and separated groups.
6.) Why are Liberia and Ethiopia important?
Those were the only two countries that remained free from colonization.
7.) What are some cash crops of East Africa?
Coffee, tea, and sugar
8.) What is East Africa's most critical health-care problem?
AIDS and HIV
9.) Name two ancient empires of North Africa?
Egypt and Carthage
10.) What practices did the world acquire from Ancient Egypt?
Geometry and medicine11.) What North Africa countries have had the economies transformed by oil?
Alergia, Libya, and Tunisia
12.) what is Rai?
urban music changed to be used more as a rebellion
13.) Changes roles of woman in North Africa.
they can get a divorce, no more prearranged marriages, more equal rights
14.) Why is Goree Island important?
Major port for the slave trade.
15.) List three trading empires of West Africa? What did the trade?
Ghana, Mali, and Songhai all traded gold and salt
16.) What is a stateless society?
society that relies on family government rather than traditional modern government
How has West Africa's traditional stateless societies caused problems after colonization?
Because the Berlin Conference took away the stateless society power, and combined enemies and separated families.
17.) What are some roadblocks to economic development in West Africa?
Colonialism, just export without import to the African colonies.
18.) Discuss West African music.
It's a mix of Jazz, Blues, and Reggae.19.) What is Bantu important?
It helped produce the diversity of language and culture in Africa, linking various places.
20.) What was Sao Tome established for?
It was another slave trading port on an island off the coast of Central Africa
21.) Who was King Leopold II? Why was he important?
King of Belgium, first showed interest in Africa (Congo) starting the Berlin Conference22.) What are the lasting effects of colonialism in Central Africa?
Problems for ethnic groups, government instability, and lack of resources.
23.) What major problems does Central Africa have in education?
Lack of teachers and secondary schools, and the different languages used at home and school.
24.) Who ended the apartheid in South Africa?
Nelson Mandela
25.) How does modern Johannesburg reflect the problems created by the apartheid?
It is split in half like two cities (nice and ghetto)
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Main Ideas
1) What form of government did ancient Egypt have?
2) What practices did the ancient world acquire from Egypt?
3) How did Muslims gain control of North Africa?
4) What countries make up North Africa?
5) How has North Africa's economic base evolved?
6) Why has the oil industry failed to benefit local workers?
9) What was the traditional role for North African women?
- the pharaoh ruled-- monarchy
2) What practices did the ancient world acquire from Egypt?
- Medicine, geometry to set up boundaries in farming
3) How did Muslims gain control of North Africa?
- military conquest
4) What countries make up North Africa?
- Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, South Sudan, Sudan, and Tunisia
5) How has North Africa's economic base evolved?
- it started from agriculture to now present day oil
6) Why has the oil industry failed to benefit local workers?
- Their lack of training and education forces oil companies to hire foreign workers
- Bartering and haggling between buyer and seller; marketplaces
- Rai has changed to a rebellion genre of music, rai was once a kind carefree and centered around topics for youth.
9) What was the traditional role for North African women?
- Stay at home, eat and pray apart from men
- They hold professional jobs, sit in Parliament, and run businesses
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