6th Grade Social Studies IFAs

3rd Nine Weeks: Asia

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What letter on the map of the world above represents the continent of Asia?

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What are the names of the countries labeled alphabetically on the map of Asia?A – B – C –D –

1. What type of map if this? Physical, Thematic or Political.2. What two countries have the most population?3. Populations are mostly located on what part of the country?

What type of geographic landform is –1.Japan?2.North and South Korea?3.Taiwan?

Religion, clothing, food, language and customs are part of people’s _____________.

The three major religions are monotheistic, which means they worship ______ god.

Jerusalem is a sacred place for what major religions?

1. According to this map, where is the highest concentration of Muslim population located?2. Why do you think most of the population of Muslim people is located in that part of the world?

The Dome of the Rock is a very sacred mosque which belongs to what religion?

Judaism is the oldest of the three monotheistic religions, which other religion branched off of Judaism?

The men praying at the Wailing Wall observe Rash Hashanah, Yom Kippur and the Torah is sacred to them. What religion do they practice?

Complete the Venn Diagram by filling in the blanks.

Christianity Islam

1. Follows the teaching of Jesus.

2. It’s holy book is the Bible.

3. It’s holidays are: _____________, _________.

1. Holy city is _______.

2. Both have their roots in ________ (religion).

3. Monotheistic

1. Follows the teaching of Muhammad.

2. Believers are called Muslims.

3. It’s holy book is the _______.

4. A major holiday is _________, which is celebrated during the 9th month of the Islamic calendar.

The people presented in the pictures on the left would most likely be found in what region of the world?

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Holocaust Arab – Israeli Conflict

What does the Holocaust, which took place during WWII, have to do with the modern issue of the Arab-Israeli Conflict?

Use the chart above to answer the following questions.1.By looking at this chart, what is the percentage of crude oil reserves that OPEC provides?2.Within OPEC, what country has the most amount of crude oil reserves?3.Within OPEC, what country has the least amount of crude oil reserves?

From looking at this map of Pakistan, what is one of the main source of water for the country?

In what country of the world is Hinduism mostly found? Why?

How does this woman feel about India’s caste system?

If she feels that way, what group in the caste system is she a part of?

The images above show the decorations for one of the celebrations known to Sikhism. This celebration is also known as the Festival of Lights, what other name is it known as?

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_________ _________ was a political leader who used peaceful, nonviolent methods of pretesting against _________ rule.

How do these images relate to one another?

Indian cityWorld Population Map

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Match the pictures above with the correct religion.

1.Daoism2.Confucianism3.Buddhism

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The images above show people practicing the martial art form of Tai Chi. What east Asian religion gave birth to the practices of Tai Chi?

China’s ________ _______ _______ was created to produce ____________. But also helps with the shipping capacity on the Yangtze and helps control _________.

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________ ________ was the first Communist leader of China. He declared China a Communist state and changed the name to the People’s ________ of China.

What were the Chinese protestors protesting against in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square? And What was the result?

According to this map, why does Japan depend largely on imports?

Why would there be a need for “oshiya” (people pushers) in major cities in Japan?

From looking at the map, describe the relationship of car production between Japan and the United States?