ASIA REPORT

 

The whole point and purpose of this report is to read, to research, and most important to learn.

Every answer should be no more than one sentence.

Write all answers in complete sentences that are grammatically correct. Use good punctuation.

 

1.      After doing some research make a list of all the countries that have a Moslem (Islamic) majority or a large Moslem population.

 

2.      Persia was a great empire before the time of Christ. Under three great kings Cyrus (539 BC), his son Cambyses, and Darius I what land or kingdoms were conquered and made part of the Persian Empire?

  1. In 331 BC the Persian Empire was conquered by what leader and kingdom?
  2. In 331 BC what happened to the magnificent Persian capital, Persepolis?
  3. In the mid-600’s what people conquered Persia?
  4. In the 1200’s what great conqueror and people conquered Persia?
  5. On November 4, 1979 what happened to the US Embassy in Tehran, the capital of Iran?
  6. Who was president of the US in 1979?

 

3.      Tamerlane (also Timur the Lame) (1336-1405) was an Asian conqueror of Mongol decent. What lands or kingdoms did Tamerlane conquer and make part of his short-lived empire?

  1. What famous city was Tamerlane born in?
  2. The city that Tamerlane was buried in, where is it located?

 

4.      Name the two famous conquerors of ancient history who conquered or ruled Samarkand.

  1. Name one historical site or aspect of Samarkand that would be of interest to the modern day traveler or tourist.

 

5.      After WWII the colony of British India became two countries rather than one. Name the two countries that emerged from British India. (Helpful hint: one of the countries was in two parts with two names.)

  1. What was the root cause of British India becoming two countries rather than one country?

 

6.      What was the name of Bangladesh from 1947 to 1971?

  1. To get its independence in 1971 Bangladesh was forced to fight a war against whom?

 

7.      Do some reading and research on Mohandas Gandhi. What tactic or strategy did Gandhi use in the 1900’s to free India from British control?

 

8.      What is the Taj Mahal?

A.     What country is the Taj Mahal located in?

B.     The Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan for whom?

C.     When was the Taj Mahal built?

D.     What religion was the Taj Mahal associated with?

E.      How many workers were involved in the construction of the Taj Mahal?

 

9.      Where is Kashmir located?

  1. Kashmir is the center of a dispute between what two countries?
  2. What mountain range(s) run through Kashmir?
  3. In recent history how many wars have been fought over Kashmir?

 

10.  What country is the Ganges River located in?

A.  Why is the Ganges River important to the Hindu religion?

  1. What do devout Hindus do in the Ganges River?
  2. Why do some Hindus want to die at the Ganges River?

 

11.  Why is the Brahmaputra River important?