Using complete sentences, describe why development is higher in Japan than it is in China. Which country has the larger economy?
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: China is not as developed as Japan because of its large population. China’s economy is unable to provide for all of its citizens, which number more than one billion. Many of the people, primarily in rural areas, live in poverty and work in agriculture. 76% of Japanese citizens work in the service industry, and the country has a much lower population. China has the second-largest economy in the world, but its economic gains are limited due to its high population. Japan has a smaller economy than China, but its much smaller population accounts for it being one of the highest developed countries in the world.
Who is the Dalai Lama? Where does he currently live? Explain why he does not live in his own country. Write your answer in complete sentences.
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: The Dalai Lama is the leader of one branch of Tibetan Buddhism. The current Dalai Lama lives in India instead of his native land of Tibet. The reason that the Dalai Lama does not reside in his own country is that Tibet is still under the political authority of China. The Chinese government makes it illegal to worship or pledge loyalty to any individual outside of the state, so the Dalai Lama must live elsewhere until Tibet is granted full autonomy.
Using complete sentences, discuss why many people view Confucianism as a philosophical belief system instead of a traditional religion.
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Many people do not consider Confucianism a religion because it doesn’t follow many of the traditions that religions typically adhere to. Confucianism has no clergy or priests of any kind and doesn’t teach the existence of any god or the possibility that life could exist after death. Instead, Confucianism focuses on a moral code, the belief that a person should apply to a certain set of standards to their behavior.
Explain which elements are considered when measuring a country’s standard of living. Write your response in complete sentences.
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: A country’s standard of living is decided after measuring several different factors. A country’s wealth can be determined by the average income per person along with the country’s total GDP. The availability and quality of provided healthcare, along with life expectancy statistics, are used to determine the living conditions within a country. The literacy rate and the number of students in schools reveal the percentage of educated people within a country. Finally, a look at the country’s infrastructure can reveal the percentage of people receiving electricity and phone service. All of these factors are used to determine the standard of living within a country.
Using complete sentences, explain how the Armenians are different from other people living in Central Asia. What is their primary religion?
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Armenians are different from the other groups of people that populate Central Asia because they are the only people descended from Indo-Europeans. Most Central Asians are descended from Turkish and Mongol tribes. The religion practiced by most Armenians is Christianity.
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