World Regional Geography: Exam Questions 
World Regional Geography
Exam III Questions
1. Why do some scholars believe that China may become the next global superpower? Do you agree? Why or why not? Include specific facts regarding China to support your view.
- Why China will become a Superpower o China’s government exported $762 B worth of goods in 2005 – an increase of 28% from the past year o China imported $660 B worth of goods in 2005 – and increase of 18% from the past year o Total foreign trade in 2005 was $1.4 M – this makes China the third-highest ranking country, preceded by only the United States and Germany – precedes Japan now; this is the first time that China has grossed more than Japan o A decade ago they made only $289 B o Many of our goods are now labeled “Made in China” o China’s autocratic government and limited constraints on the military will allow it to reach the status of world superpower o China’s military is the largest standing army in the world, with about 3 M soldiers and some 1.2 M reserves. They are a nuclear power, and have medium-range and intercontinental ballistic missiles - Personal opinion o Do you agree? Why or why not?
2. Discuss the many centripetal and centrifugal forces acting within India. Why is this country considered to be one of the world’s most complex states, and what are the most serious challenges facing India as it moves into the twenty-first century?
Centripetal forces: - cultural strength of Hinduism, its sacred writings, holy rivers, and influence over Indian life - for most Indians, Hinduism is a way of life as much as it is a faith and its diffusion over the entire country brings with it a national coherence that constitutes a powerful antidote to regional divisiveness. - Democratic institutions- in a country as culturally diverse and as populous as India, reliance on democratic institutions has been a birthright ever since
Exam III Questions
1. Why do some scholars believe that China may become the next global superpower? Do you agree? Why or why not? Include specific facts regarding China to support your view.
- Why China will become a Superpower o China’s government exported $762 B worth of goods in 2005 – an increase of 28% from the past year o China imported $660 B worth of goods in 2005 – and increase of 18% from the past year o Total foreign trade in 2005 was $1.4 M – this makes China the third-highest ranking country, preceded by only the United States and Germany – precedes Japan now; this is the first time that China has grossed more than Japan o A decade ago they made only $289 B o Many of our goods are now labeled “Made in China” o China’s autocratic government and limited constraints on the military will allow it to reach the status of world superpower o China’s military is the largest standing army in the world, with about 3 M soldiers and some 1.2 M reserves. They are a nuclear power, and have medium-range and intercontinental ballistic missiles - Personal opinion o Do you agree? Why or why not?
2. Discuss the many centripetal and centrifugal forces acting within India. Why is this country considered to be one of the world’s most complex states, and what are the most serious challenges facing India as it moves into the twenty-first century?
Centripetal forces: - cultural strength of Hinduism, its sacred writings, holy rivers, and influence over Indian life - for most Indians, Hinduism is a way of life as much as it is a faith and its diffusion over the entire country brings with it a national coherence that constitutes a powerful antidote to regional divisiveness. - Democratic institutions- in a country as culturally diverse and as populous as India, reliance on democratic institutions has been a birthright ever since