Asia Flashcards

1
Q

Where did the name ‘Asia’ come from?

A

Asu, means rising sun

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2
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Where did the name ‘Europe’ come from?

A

Ereb, means setting sun

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3
Q

In Asia, how many regions are there? From the POV of Europeans?

A

5 in Asia, 3

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4
Q

Alternative name for North Asia

A

Soviet Central

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5
Q

Alternative name for West Asia

A

Arabian/Arid region

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6
Q

Alternative name for East Asia

A

Land of Philosophies

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7
Q

Alternative name for SEA

A

Ring of Fire

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8
Q

Alternative name for South Asia

A

Land of Mystism

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9
Q

The study of the physical features of one’s place

A

Geography

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10
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Religions in Asia

A

Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Roman Catholic, Christianity, Taoism, Islam, Shintuism

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11
Q

Home of Religion and Philosophies

A

Asia

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12
Q

How big is Asia?

A

17 million km

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13
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Shape of Asia

A

irregular in shape, compact

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14
Q

Europe is only ___ of Asia

A

1/3

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15
Q

__ population of the world is from Asia

A

2/3

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16
Q

The division of Earth’s landmasses

A

Continent

17
Q

Refers to the seasons of a place

A

Climate