Yes, the noun 'Asia' is a proper noun, the name of a specific continent.
Why is there so much conflict in southwest Asia?
Conflict in Southwest Asia is driven by a complex interplay of historical, ethnic, religious, and geopolitical factors. The region is home to diverse ethnic groups and religions, often leading to tensions and power struggles. Additionally, colonial legacies, resource competition, and external interventions have exacerbated existing divisions. Ongoing issues, such as territorial disputes and governance challenges, further contribute to the region's instability.
What are the old names of the countries in southwest Asia?
Iran - Persia or Media
Iraq - Mesopotamia
Israel - Palestine or Galilee/Galilei or Canaan
Turkey - Asia Minor/Anatolia or Byzantinia
Lebanon - Phoenicia
Lebanon/Jordan/Syria/Israel - Levant
Why didn't the Mongols take over Western Europe?
The Mongols were never able to expand to Western Europe, the farthest west they could get was Eastern Europe.
How did imperialism affect agriculture in Asia?
Among other things, vast areas were turned into tea plantations. Answer In India, particularly in bengal, the britishers forced local farmers to plant Indigo,which they exported to European market for largescale use to prepare blue 'dye' for booming industry.The entire land was used for Indigo plantation which left the farmer family starving due to lack of rice or vegetables.
Is it true that the continent japan is on Asia?
it's not a continent, its a country. and yes. it is in asia.
When did people first begin to trade in southwest Asia?
We have evidence of barter trade that tracks back to 5000 B.C.E. and even earlier in the Fertile Crescent of Southwest Asia and in the Anatolian foothills.
China, Pakistan, and India all claim parts of Kashmir as their own.
Why do most of the people central Asia live in southeastern section?
Most of the population of Central Asia is in the southeastern section. This is largely due to the remaining outer land being incondusive to farming and inaccessible to water. Both of these things are vital to sustain human life.
How did Kennedy's actions in Southeast Asia set the stage for future conflict?
Kennedy inherited the problems of Southeast Asia and intended to get the United States out of Vietnam before it escalated further. His death changed that. The result is Southeast Asia is still in conflict and what is happening on the continent today reflects the problems with China, Korea, and Japan.
What separates the subcontinent of India to the rest of Asia?
India is called the "subcontinent" in that it's large and is separated to a large degree from the rest of Asia. The main barrier of the Himalaya mountain chain is the physical barrier between India and Asia.
What are the eight countries of South Asia?
Here are the list of countries and capitals in south Asia
1. Bangladesh (Dhaka)
2. Bhutan (Thimphu)
3. India (New Delhi)
4. Maldives (Male)
5. Nepal (Kathmandu)
6. Pakistan (Islamabad)
7. Sri Lanka (Colombo)
8. Afghanistan (Kabul) *usually considered SW Asia
9. Myanmar / Burma [Yangon(Rangoon) but also Naypyidaw] *usually considered SE Asia
Which ancient civilization of Southwest Asia developed writing?
systems of writing were developed about 5000 years ago by people in southwest asia and
Do the languages spoken in Central Asia help unify or help divide the countries?
The Turkish languages or dialects widely spoken in Central Asia are mutally intelligeable and help create a sense of larger community for their speakers.
However, there are lesser numbers of speakers of non-Turkic languages, including Russian speakers who either themselves or their ancestors moved to Centeral Asia largely in the 20th century.
What is Europe and Asia make up the worlds largest land mass called?
It's called Eurasia. It is technically connected to Africa by the Suez canal, the two combined are known as Afro-Eurasia.
What are all tha Asia countries that start with the letters a and b?
· Afghanistan
· Bahrain
· Bangladesh
· Bhutan
· Brunei
· Burma