176 About Asia. 



The capital of the Chinese Empire is the largest city in 

 Asia ; what is its name ? Pekin, which is larger than New 

 York and Brooklyn combined. 



Which are the most civilized people in Asia? The 

 Japanese and Chinese. Which are the most friendly with 

 white people ? The Japanese. 



What is the largest city in Japan? Tokio, which is 

 nearly as large as Philadelphia. 



Mention some of the countries in the southern part of 

 Asia ? In the western part ? 



What parts of Asia contain extensive deserts ? Arabia, 

 Persia, and the northern part of the Chinese Empire. 



How do merchants or traders cross deserts ? In large 

 companies, called caravans. What animal is the most useful 

 in crossing deserts ? The Camel. 



How do many people of Western Asia live ? They live 

 in tents, and move from place to place to find pasture for 

 their sheep, goats, horses, and camels. 



North of Hindostan are the highest mountains in the 

 world, what is their name ? The Himalaya Mountains.* 



By what country is Hindostan governed ? England. 



What grow extensively in Hindostan? Cotton, Rice, 

 and Opium. In Anam, Siam, and Birmah? Rice. In 

 Arabia ? Coffee and Dates. 



What is the difference in climate between Siberia and 

 the southern countries of Asia? Siberia is very cold; 

 Hindostan, Arabia and the other countries in the south are 

 very hot. What animals are found in Siberia ? The 

 Reindeer, Wolf, and White Bear. In Hindostan ? The 

 Elephant, Tiger, Rhinoceros and Crocodile. 



* The highest peak in Asia is 29,000 feet above the level of the sea ; in South 

 America, 23,000 feet ; in Africa, 20,000 feet ; in North America, 18,000 feet ; and 

 in Europe, 15,000 feet. 



