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Asia Cultural Geography Notes
1. Some religions that are found in Asia are:
A.
B.
C.
2. Hinduism is an ______________ religion because it appeals mainly to people in __________ . Most Hindus in the
world live in ______________ .
3. Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world. It's origins can be traced back to
___________________________________ or earlier.
4. Hinduism does not have one founder. It is based on the teachings of holy men and revealed truths over a long period
of tim
5. The _____________ system is a system of social organization in India that is connected with Hinduism. Basically,
when you are born you are born into a certain 'level' of society. The castes are
A.
D.
B.
E.
C.
6. The ____________ system led to _______________________________ in India and it has been outlawed, but some
people still believe in it and practice it.
7. Buddhism is related to ______________________ and shares many of the same basic beliefs. The relationship
between Buddhism and ______________________ is similar to the relationship between Christianity and Judaism.
8. Buddhism was founded by a man named __________________________ who was born around 500 - 400 B.C. in
Nepal.
9. The religion quickly spread to other parts of Asia and was a major religion in India for a long time, however, most
people are ___________________ in India today.
10. Buddhists believe in _______________ and _______________________________ .
11. Buddhism is a major religion in _________________________ Asia and is practiced in ________________ ,
__________________ , and __________________ . Countries that are predominantly Buddhist are:
A.
C.
B.
D.
12. Islam started in _________________________ around __________ A.D. and it spread into parts of South, Southeast,
and East Asia. Countries that are predominantly Muslim are:
A.
C.
B.
13. Many Asian cultures venerate and even worship ancestors. This belief has been incorporated into Asian religions and
belief systems.
14. __________________ and _________________ both claim a region called the ______________________ . Part of
the problem is based on _______________ . Pakistan is a _________________ country and _____________ is
_____________ .
EXIT TICKET QUESTIONS:
1. Where is the Gobi desert situated?
2. What is the largest landlocked country in Asia?
3. Name the two conflicts that we will be discussing happening in Asia. Are these religious conflicts?
4. What is the highest point in the world located in Asia?
5. Name of country north of India but south of China, mainly located in the Himalayan Mountains.
6. The Himalayan Mountains run through what 6 countries?
7. When people cut flat steps in a hillside to grow food (specifically rice), it is called _______________________
8. Name four countries that are predominantly Buddhist.
9. Name three countries that predominantly practice Islam.
10. Where would you find the Taj Mahal mosque?
11. Two of the biggest rivers in China, to the locals they’re known as Huang He and Chang Jiang:
12. What river in India is considered sacred by Hindus?
13. Why are monsoons important to parts of Asia?
14. Hindus and Buddhists both believe in _____________________________________
15. List five of the largest countries in South, East, and South East Asia, starting with the largest.
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