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"You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” Mahatma Gandhi

  (anti-war activist)

Directions: Use Units 8-10 of textbook, library books, internet, atlas, and other resources to complete the following.

1. Use colored pencils to label the following on the map below. Create a map key.

*Himalayas *Mount Fuji *Yangtze River *Pacific Ocean

*Sri Lanka *Japan *China *Indian Ocean

*Arabian Sea *India *North Korea (communist)

*Bay of Bengal *Gobi Desert *South Korea (democratic)

*Philippines

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2. The 7 countries of South Asia are separated from the rest of Asia by mountains. As a result, South Asia is called a ________________________, a large, distinct landmass that is joined to a continent.

• ________________________ -mountain chain that ranges 1500 miles;

contains Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak at 29,028 feet

• ________________________ is a teardrop shaped island that broke away from the original Indian landmass.

• __________________________ -huge waves caused by underwater earthquakes. The earthquake in 2004 in the Indian Ocean was the 4th most powerful earthquake recorded since 1900. It caused an estimated 200,000 deaths. How was lack of technology the blame for many deaths? _________________________________________________________

• ________________________ are periods of seasonal winds.

• ________________________ are the same as hurricanes in the Atlantic with high winds and heavy rains, and they are a natural hazard in South Asia.

3. The countries of East Asia are home to some of the world’s most spectacular landforms and rich minerals.

• Sitting atop the Ring of Fire is Japan’s tallest mountain,

_________________________. It has not erupted in 300 years

though scientists believe it will again.

• Japan is an _________________________, or island chain.

• The _____________________ Desert’s frequent dust storms make life difficult in southern Mongolia and north-central Asia. It gets less than 3 inches of rain per year.

• The _______________________ River is Asia’s longest river at 3,965 miles.

4. India is the world’s largest democratic country. India’s fight for independence was led by ____________________________. Using nonviolent methods, he inspired people to seek self rule. Freedom was gained in 1947.

5. One of the most significant characteristics of India’s population is its size. Over 1.1 billion people live there which is ______________% of the world’s entire population.

6. COMPARE India’s average population density compared to the world average? ____________________________________________________________________________

7. What are the two main religions in India? _________________ _____________________

8. Why are so many people in South Asia vegetarians? ________________________________

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9. India’s average literacy rate is 61%. What are two reasons?

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10. Bangladesh and Pakistan are both densely populated countries in South Asia, and both have problems feeding and providing for citizens. How has increased education helped the countries of in recent years? _____________________________________________________________________________

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11. South Asia is ethnically diverse? Give 3 examples to SUPPORT this statement.

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re a natural hazard in South Asia. They have heavy wiWaht

12. About __________________ people live in the country of China, located in East Asia.

13. How did China attempt to reduce population increase in 1979? _______________________

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14. COMPLETE the chart below to show summary of Chinese culture:

|Early History |Modern China |Education and Health Care |Language and Religion |The Arts |

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15. The city of ___________________, Japan is the

most populous urban area with more than 35 million people.

16. COMPLETE the chart below to show summary of Japanese culture:

|Early History |Modern Japan |Education and Health Care |Language and Religion |The Arts |

|* |* |* |* |* |

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17. In World War I, Japan fought with the Allies. But military leaders gained control of Japan, and in 1936 signed a pact with Nazi Germany. Japan fought with the Axis Powers for fours years. On December 7, 1941 Japan attacked ______________________, Hawaii, which triggered the U.S. to join the War.

18. After Japan surrendered to the Allies in 1945, Japan

became a ________________________.

19. North Korea and South Korea are divided by the ____________________________________.

This border was established at the end of the Korean War. No official peace treaty has ever been signed, and the border continues to have military presence.

20. Korea’s history reveals many challenges such as aggression and religious control from __________________ and _____________________.

21. Bangkok, Thailand is an example of a _________________ city, which serves as a country’s major port, economic center, and sometimes its capital.

22. COMPLETE the chronological timeline below to show years

of conflict between North and South Korea. Limit each entry

to one to two sentences.

|In 1945, after World War II,| | | | |

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|Korea was divided into North| | | | |

|Korea and South Korea. | | | | |

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23. What percent of medical doctors in the United States are Indian? ____________

24. The single largest group of Muslim immigrants to the United States is from _______________ ________________.

25. In 2005, the country of _________________________ surpassed Canada as the number 1 exporter of goods to the United States.

26. In the 1840’s and 1850’s, the United States experienced its first major Chinese immigration as a result of the ________________________ _______________.

27. After World War II, many Southeast Asian countries fought to gain independence which took many years of struggle. In 1954 Vietnam was divided into Communist North Vietnam and non Communist South Vietnam. The United States supported South Vietnam and the end to communism. After years of war, tens of thousands of U.S. forces and about 2 million Vietnamese were dead. U.S. forces left in 1975, and Vietnam was unified under a ______________________ government.

28. After the Vietnam War, immigration from South Vietnam to the U.S. increased. ______________________ is the name given to numerous Vietnamese communities in the U.S.

29. COMPLETE the Venn diagram. Give 4 comparisons and 4 differences.

30. As a result of the Spanish-American War in 1898, the U.S. gained control of the ________________________. When Japan overtook the islands in World War II, about 1 million natives Filipinos died. After the War, the United States granted the country independence.

31. _________________________ is the most common occupation in South Asia.

32. Below is the list of the 5 communist countries in the world. In which continent is each country located?

1. China - _________________________

2. Cuba - __________________________

3. Laos - __________________________

4. North Korea - ____________________

5. Vietnam - _______________________

33. COMPLETE the chart below to show problems the regions are facing today.

|Problems: |Results/Effects: |

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|Education in India | |

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|Clean water in South Asia | |

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|Conflict in Kashmir | |

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|Pollution in India | |

|(4 of the world’s most polluted| |

|areas) | |

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|Education in North Korea | |

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|Agent Orange | |

|(Vietnam War) | |

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Directions: Listen CLOSELY to all product presentations, and

complete the questions below. If you are absent on a day of a

presentation, you must mark absent and date of absence.

Physical Feature Presentation: Region/Country? ________________

1. The best part of the presentation was ____________________________________________.

2. The most interesting physical feature presented was ________________________________ and, it was presented by ______________________________.

3. How did the closing concept relate to the facts presented? ____________________________

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U.S. Connections Presentation: Region/Country? ________________

1. The best part of the presentation was ____________________________________________.

2. The most interesting U.S. Connection presented was ________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________ and, it was presented by ______________________________.

3. How did the closing concept relate to the facts presented? ____________________________

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Travel Brochure Presentation: Region/Country? _________________

1. The best part of the presentation was ____________________________________________.

2. The most interesting traveler fact presented was ___________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________ and, it was presented by ______________________________.

3. How did the closing concept relate to the facts presented? ____________________________

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5 Day Vacation Itinerary Presentation: Region/Country? ___________

1. The best part of the presentation was ____________________________________________.

2. The most interesting traveler fact presented was ___________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________ and, it was presented by ______________________________.

3. How did the closing concept relate to the facts presented? ____________________________

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Problems of a Region Interview Presentation: Region/Country? _________

1. The best part of the presentation was ____________________________________________.

2. Which problem presented do you feel is the biggest concern for the region? _____________ ____________________________________________________________________________

and, it was presented by ______________________________.

3. How did the closing concept relate to the facts presented? ____________________________

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Culture Map Presentation: Region/Country? _______________________

1. The best part of the presentation was ____________________________________________.

2. Which cultural characteristic do you feel is the most unique? _________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________

and, it was presented by ______________________________.

3. How did the closing concept relate to the facts presented? ____________________________

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CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY

South Asia and East Asia

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PHYSICAL AND POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY

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SOUTH ASIA AND EAST ASIA TODAY

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UNITED STATES CONNECTIONS

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COOPERATIVE PRESENTATIONS

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Teen Life in Thailand

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Teen Life in the U.S.

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