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Asia (Alicia Klepeis)

Asia (Alicia Klepeis)

Asia (Alicia Klepeis) invites young readers to explore the largest and most diverse continent in the world. From the high peaks of the Himalayas to the bustling streets of Tokyo, this book covers a wide range of cultures, landmarks, and landscapes. The text is designed to help students learn about global geography while practicing their English reading skills. It is an inspiring journey that showcases how different people live, eat, and celebrate across many countries. This book is a wonderful window into a world filled with history and tradition.

Lexile: 740L

Quiz

Question 1: Which major river is *not* in Asia?

the Yangtze riverthe Euphrates riverthe Nile riverthe Tigris river

Question 2: Where is the Gobi Desert?

China and MongoliaChina and KazakhstanChina and NepalChina and Laos

Question 3: Sixty percent of the world's population live in Asia. What percentage of the world's population live outside of Asia?

40%20%30%10%

Question 4: How could you describe this chapter?

This concluding chapter summarizes information about Asia.This chapter discusses animals that can be found in Asia.This chapter introduces Asia, including its location, land size, weather, and population.This chapter discusses how to cook Asian cuisine.

Question 5: Raging rivers. Incredible islands. Massive mountains. What parts of speech is shown here?

metaphorrhymealliterationonomatopoeia

Question 6: How many syllables are in _Himalayas_?

ninefourseventhree

Quiz

Question 1: Which animal is *not* found in Russia's forest?

Siberian tigersmoosebearsKomodo dragons

Question 2: Yaks are very important to the people of Tibet. Which is *not* a use for yaks in Tibet?

food sourcehelp carry heavy loadswater sourcefabric source

Question 3: Identify two factors that have caused Asia's varied animal and plant life.

consistently cold weather and flat landscapesdifferent landscapes and consistently cold weatherflat landscapes and diverse weatherdiverse weather and different landscapes

Question 4: Why are certain words in this chapter *bold*?

to identify the words that can be found in the glossaryto identify the location of a plant or animal in Asiato identify the topics that can be found in the indexto help explain the images in the chapter

Question 5: What is another way to say _illegally_?

allowedlegallawfulunlawfully

Question 6: What word means _a group of animals that share genetic heritage_?

schoolpackspeciesclan

Quiz

Question 1: What is the most popular religion in much of eastern Asia?

BuddhismJudaismChristianityIslam

Question 2: Where will you find the Church of the Holy Sepulcher?

Jerusalem, IsraelTel Aviv, IsraelKas, TurkeyIndus River Valley, India

Question 3: Which leadership position is inherited?

queenprime ministerpresidentminister

Question 4: How could you describe this chapter?

It provides an in-depth discussion about the monarchy in BhutanIt explains the animals and plants found in Asia.It explains Asian history and types of government found across the continent.It describes the varied landscapes of Asia.

Question 5: What is another word for _conflict_?

fightconfernegotiateagree

Question 6: Which sentence from the text tells us that many people in Asia eat noodles?

Food is an important part of Asian culture.Different nations often have their own special meals or desserts.Noodle dishes are popular in many parts of Asia.Seafood is a big part of the diet for many Asians.

Quiz

Question 1: How many languages are spoken across Asia?

more than 2,300around 230roughly 23,000almost 230,000

Question 2: Where did all of the world's major religions begin?

AustraliaAsiaAntarcticaEurope

Question 3: Why are homes in Malaysia traditionally built off the ground?

design preferencecost concernsreligious beliefsenvironmental reasons

Question 4: Which statement is most accurate?

Only people in southwest Asia practice Islam.Everyone in Asia celebrates the Hindu festival, Holi.Judaism is the most popular religion in Asia.People practice a variety of religions across Asia.

Question 5: Which word _fits_ in this group: Mandarin, Russian, English?

MalaysiaBangladeshHindiChristianity

Question 6: What is the _opposite_ of traditional?

ancientold-fashionedmodernhistoric

Quiz

Question 1: What is the name of Psy's famous song?

K-Pop Pop PopGangnam StyleSeoul StyleK-Pop Doo Woop

Question 2: Where will you most commonly find koi?

KoreaThailandLaosJapan

Question 3: How do you play percussion instruments?

You strike them.You blow into them.You pluck them.You vibrate your lips on them.

Question 4: How could you describe the kite making activity?

It is a nonfiction narrative.It is an instructional text.It is a fiction narrative.It is a poem.

Question 5: Which word is an adverb?

culturecommonlyspeciallentils

Question 6: What is another way to say _thrive_?

flounderthirstyflourishstruggle

Quiz

Question 1: Where will you find the Burj Khalifa?

DubaiChinaJordanCambodia

Question 2: What famous landmark will you find in Beijing?

Angkor Watthe Forbidden CityPetronas Twin Towersthe Taj Mahal

Question 3: Which statement is true?

Angkor Wat was a palace for Chinese emperors.Angkor Wat has been used as a place of worship for two major world religions.Angkor Wat was designed to be a tourist destination.Angkor Wat is a sacred place of worship for people who practice Judaism.

Question 4: What is the name of this chapter?

Cool Tourists SpotsAsiaVisit HereLandmarks

Question 5: Which language is _Petra_ derived from?

GreekMalayArabicJapanese

Question 6: How many years are in a century?

201010050

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