Table of Contents

Geography - 6 & 7

Government - 8 & 9

Economics - 10 & 11

Culture - 12 & 13

Religion - 14 & 15

Africa - 18 & 19

East Asia - 20 & 21

South Asia - 22 & 23

Southwest Asia - 24 & 25

My Favorites - 26-29

Let the adventure begin....

Geography

Geography ...

First stop, Geography. Geography is the study of Earth. In our adventure, we are visiting different continents. The continents of the world are North America, South America, Asia, Africa, Australia, Antarctica, and Europe. We cross oceans and seas in our travel. The major oceans of the world are the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, and the Arctic Ocean.

Government

Government

Next stop is Government. How would you like to rule your own country? Government is an organization that sets up and enforces laws. There are seven types of government, which are Tribal Rule, Oligarchy, Direct Democracy, Republic, Absolute Monarchy, Constitutional Monarchy, and Dictatorship. Governments protect people, protect people’s rights, resolve conflicts within the country and with other countries. Some are governed by a leader and some are governed by the people.

Economics

Economics

This part of our adventure is a system in which people make, exchange, and use things that have value, an economy. There are three different kinds of economies. The Traditional is an original economic system made with certain traditions, customs, and beliefs, the Market is a system where decisions and the pricing of goods and services are made by individuals, and the Command is where production, investment, prices, and incomes are determined by a government.

Culture

Culture

Culture is a big part of the journey were taking. Culture is the way of life of a group of people. We are learning and seeing real sites of different types of culture. As we travel, we will see Cultural Diffusion take place. Cultural Diffusion is the movement of customs and ideas. Language, food, clothes, that's all part of culture. Based on traditions, and actions, there are many different cultures.

Religion

Religion

All the places we visit have different religions. Religion helps us make sense of the World and it gives people a purpose. Religion is split into two categories, Monotheistic and Polytheistic. Monotheism is the belief that there is only one God. Polytheism is the belief in or worship of more than one god. The types of religions are Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism.

Africa

Africa

Now to the real travel! Let's go!! Africa is a continent made up of 54 countries. It is known for its trade and resources. Africa is also known for the Famous African, Mansa Musa. He was one of the richest Sultans of the Mali Empire. He traveled all over Africa giving out his riches. Africa is also best known for the Egyptians. Famous pyramids, mummies, and Egyptian gods are remembered today!