HFT2716 Exam 4 Asia 1 The two religions that divide India 700 languages Hindus 80 Muslims 12 the rest is Xtian and Buddhist 2 In north India what is unique about the Kashmir Province It is a disputed territory that many countries want on the border of India and china 3 Why is the city of Varanasi so important to India It is the main religious center it s been compared to Jerusalem Mecca and most Hindus desire to go there before they die 4 What is the Capitol of India Delhi divided into new and old 5 What is the Capitol of China Beijing 6 Which country is the most prosperous and considered by many as the richest in terms of standard of living Singapore part of Malaysia 7 What country in south east Asia was never part of any European colonial power 8 In china what was the name of the palace of the Chinese Emperor Thailand Forbidden City 9 The army of terra cotta soldiers 6000 soldiers made of clay with all different faces is considered a key travel destination in china Whose tomb is this Tomb of emperor quin shi The northwest provinces 10 Where in china is the tomb of emperor quin shi 11 Which colonial power controlled the island of Macao The Portuguese and it was returned in 1999 12 Why is it important to visit Macao now Known for casino gambling and this generates more than 40 of GDP for the country s economy 13 Where in India is the Taj Mahal The city of Agra built to house body of Emperor Shah Jahan s wife 14 What is the principal factor in Asia that controls the climate and weather factor for winter and summer The monsoons 15 What are the two largest countries in the world with the highest population China and India 16 What is the most popular destination in India Agra because of the Taj Mahal Mumbai Bombay 17 In India what city competes with Hollywood in movie making Can also be called Bollywood 18 Why is Goa a city in India important It was a Portuguese colonized area brought their lifestyle and religion It s developing into a resort town and is becoming one of the most popular travel destinations in India 19 What are the most visited attractions in India Taj Mahal Bollywood Varanasi Goa and wildlife tours 20 What are the countries in south Asia India Pakistan Bangladesh 21 What two countries have nuclear power India and Pakistan Bangladesh Vietnam Cambodia Laos 22 What is the region with the most rainfall 23 What are the countries in Southeast Asia 24 What are two key cities in Thailand for travel destinations Bangkok Capitol and Chiang Mai second largest city 25 What is the largest city in china Shanghai many claim it s the largest in the world 26 What European power was the first to explore the area of Southeast Asia Portuguese 27 What are the 4 major islands in Japan Honshu Hokkaido Kyushu Shikoku 28 Historically what did the Japanese government decide to do between 1637 and 1853 Japan was closed for trade and only one city Nagasaki was open to Holland as a trade port 29 This travel destination may be japans most recognized travel destination Mount Fuji 30 What s significant about the Japanese city of Kyoto And why is it important Japan s first Capitol and now the cultural center Also not hit by air raids 31 The Japanese emperor lives in what city Tokyo 32 What is a monsoon Caused by trade winds when moisture from the ocean moves inland causing rain snow in winter or even dry winds 33 What time of year do monsoons occur Comes from the north in the winter and from the south in summer 34 What countries might a monsoon affect India and Japan 35 Tokyo and Osaka are on the same island of Japan which island is it 36 What is unique about the island Honshu Have all 3 cities new Capitol old Capitol Kyoto which was not hit by air raids 37 Where in Thailand is the temple of the emerald Buddha 38 Where is the grand palace 39 What are some of the most popular travel destinations in China Forbidden city great wall Tiananmen square tombs of emperors terracotta warriors stone Forrest silk road mogao caves 3 gorges 40 Which city in Japan is known as the Venice of Japan 41 What city in Japan was devastated by an earthquake in 1923 and then by air raids in 1945 42 What country is very wealthy and takes care of citizens when they are born until they die 43 What country is the biggest archipelago or island chain in the world 44 What s the poorest nation in Southeast Asia 45 What country or islands was part of Dutch East Indies 46 This country was originally named by the Portuguese Formosa 47 What does Formosa mean 48 After a long period this country opened its doors to tourism in the1990 s Honshu Bangkok Bangkok Osaka Tokyo Brunei Indonesia Laos Indonesia Taiwan Beautiful 49 What has affected tourism in Asia 50 Certain countries have very limited 51 Hurricane in Pacific Vietnam Political unrest Infrastructure Typhoon Ring of Fire 52 Ring of volcanoes in pacific that creates earthquakes and tsunamis 53 Southeast Asia Climate Mostly jungles very humid volcanoes along ring of fire 54 East Asia Climate Desert in North Gobi south has much greenery 55 Moisture from oceans moves inland Chief feature of Asia s climate Due to trade wings Monsoons 56 India Climate Eternal snow in North Himalayas monsoons towards end of May 57 Thailand Climate Tropical with 3 seasons hot rainy cool rainy season is July October 58 Capital of India filled with ancient sites divided in new old Delhi New Delhi Old Delhi Jaipuer Chennai Kolkata Kashmir 59 Built by Brits in 1931 very modern 60 Walled Muslim city built in 1600s 61 Located in India Known as the pink city painted pink to welcome Prince of Wales in 1876 62 Also known as Madras located in India Topical city with many new jobs created from outsourcing 63 Also known as Calcutta located in India Port of trade very crowded many people in slums 64 Located in India Disputed territory between India and Pakistan India controls 2 3 Predominately Muslim 65 Many national parks but animals in India are solitary unlike Wildlife tours in India Thailand basics Beach resorts in Thailand 66 Never part of European Colonial Empire size of France 67 Many south of Bangkok Pattaya known as Thai Riviera 68 Located in Thailand cruises on this river very popular similar to Nile Chao Phyra 69 Capital of Thailand also largest city westernized and very crowded Bangkok Grand Palace Chiang Mai Singapore China basics 70 Important landmark in Bangkok Thailand houses emerald Buddha 71 Second largest Thai city place to escape humidity region of ancient temples high up in mountains 72 World s
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