Geography Final

King Charles III of England

current monarch of Great Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries of the British commonwealth.

Greek Orthodox

Predominant religion in Greece

Polygamy

Having more than one spouse, common in many areas of the world such as Africa.

Lake Victoria

largest lake in Africa

Hinduism

Largest religion in India

Gurus

Hindu spiritual teachers

Caste System

A Hindu social class system that controlled every aspect of daily life

Indonesia

the country with the largest Muslim population.

French Polynesia

Islands in the South Pacific including Bora Bora and Tahiti that belong to France.

North Korea

a Communist country in the northern half of the Korean Peninsula

Australia

early settlers were convicts.

Sydney Opera House

Considered the most beautiful building in the world

US Constitution

A document that embodies the fundamental laws and principles by which the United States is governed.

Mount Rushmore

huge monument in South Dakota with the carvings of the faces of the Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln.

Alaska

separated from the rest of the United States by Canada.

Hawaii

50th state and southern most state of the US.

Bay of Fundy

Highest tides in the world

Vatican City

Smallest country in the world completely surrounded by Rome. This is where the Pope lives.

Madrid

Capital of Spain and the highest capital in Europe.

Islam

dominant religion in North Africa.

Sahara

Largest desert in the world, the word means "Desert"

soccer

The world's most popular sport especially in Africa and South America.

Caspian Sea

world's largest lake

Mt. Everest

highest mountain in the world

Reincarnation

In Hinduism and Buddhism, the process by which a soul is reborn continuously until it achieves perfect understanding

Ring of Fire

A major belt of volcanoes that rims the Pacific Ocean

Thailand

only Southeast Asian country never under European rule

Domino Theory

A theory that if one nation comes under Communist control, then neighboring nations will also come under Communist control.

Challenger Deep

The deepest known point in the sea located in the Marianas Trench

Easter Island

An island in the eastern Pacific Ocean, part of Polynesia, known for its giant human head statues.

Tsunami

A giant wave usually caused by an earthquake beneath the ocean floor.

Mt. Fuji

Highest mountain in Japan and Japan's most famous landmark.

Headwaters

The source of a river

Nor'easter

a storm or wind blowing from the northeast, especially in New England.

Salt Lake City, Utah

Headquarters of the Mormon church

Gettysburg Address

Lincoln's speech to honor fallen soldiers

Quebec

a province in eastern Canada that has a strong French background.

Missouri River

the longest river in the United States

Prime Minister

Head of government in a Parliamentary Democracy such as Canada, Australia, or Great Britain.

Timberline

the elevation above which trees cannot grow

premier

the executive of a Canadian province (similar to a governor).

Roman Catholic

predominant religion in Canada, and in Southern Europe.

Nigeria

Largest population in Africa, predominantly Muslim

Savannas

Areas of tall grasses and scattered trees and shrubs such as in Africa.

Mecca

the holiest city of Islam; Muhammad's birthplace

Desalination

A process of removing salt from ocean water

Mount Ararat

Turkey's highest point and the mountain upon which Noah's Ark came to rest

Passover

A time for Jews to remember the Exodus

Judaism

the monotheistic religion of the Jews.

Steppes

Treeless plains, especially the high, flat expanses of northern Eurasia

Opium

90% of the world's supply is produced in Afghanistan.

Aral Sea

lake that has lost 90% of water volume from irrigation projects

Ganges River

holiest river to Hindus. They believe bathing in this river will wash away their sins. They also cremate their dead in it.

Gandhi

political and spiritual leader during India's struggle with Great Britain for independence.

Mao Zedong

Leader of the Communist in China that overthrew Chiang Kai-shek and the Nationalists. He was one of the cruelest dictators in history.

Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)

A strip of land running across the Korean Peninsula that serves as a buffer zone between North and South Korea.

Samurai

Class of warriors in feudal Japan who pledged loyalty to a noble in return for land.

Shintoism

Predominant religion of Japan

Honshu

Largest island of Japan

36 million

approximately the number of people who live in Tokyo's metropolitan area.

38th Parallel

Dividing line between North and South Korea

17th Parallel

Line of latitude that separated North and South Vietnam

Buddha

Means "Enlightened One." He is said to have found a path for overcoming suffering.

Great Barrier Reef

The largest coral reef in the world, located off the coast of Australia

Jumbucks

Australian term for a male sheep

Maoris

Natives of New Zealand

mutton

meat from sheep. New Zealand is a leading exporter of sheep products.

Bullroarer

a flat piece of wood or stone that is swung around on a thong. Used by Australian Aborigines to communicate.

Ferdinand Magellan

Portuguese explorer who charted the Pacific Ocean.

Pacific

largest ocean in the world. The word means "peaceful"

Mormons

has a large following in the Pacific Islands.

Guadalcanal

largest of the Solomon Islands.

Mt. Etna

tallest active volcano in Europe, located in southern Europe (Italy)

Subcontinent

A large landmass that is smaller than a continent but larger than a peninsula.

Andorra

Located in the Pyrenees Mountains between Spain and France, known for tourism.

Iberian Peninsula

Peninsula in southwestern Europe occupied by Spain and Portugal

Apennine Mountains

A mountain range on the Italian peninsula

Venice

built on more than 100 islands in the Adriatic Sea, it's known as the "Queen of the Adriatic."

Mosque

Islamic house of worship

Minaret

a tall slender tower, typically part of a mosque, with a balcony from which a muezzin calls Muslims to prayer.

Allah

God of Islam

Quran

The holy book of Islam

Sharia Law

the code of law derived from the Quran and from the teachings and example of Mohammed

Kibbutz

A large farm or community in Israel where people share everything in common

Bangkok

Capital of Thailand

Hanoi

Capital of Vietnam

Phnom Penh

Capital of Cambodia

Manila

Capital of Philippines

outback

The dry, unpopulated inland region of Australia

grazier

a New Zealand rancher

station

an Australian ranch

boomerang

Curved throwing stick used by Aborigines for hunting in Australia.

didgeridoo

Musical instrument played by Australian Aborigines

Canberra

Capital of Australia

Wellington

Capital of New Zealand

Guam

-The largest and southernmost island in the Marianas. It is a territory of the United States and has several military bases.

Yap

Island in the Pacific used stone coins as currency