Southern and Eastern Asia Test Review

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How did the domino theory influence the United States' role in the Vietnam War?

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It convinced the government to become involved in the war.

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These statements are key to the belief system of

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Buddhism.

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Which of these religions originated in Japan? Buddhism, Confucianism, Islam, Shinto

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Shinto

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What is meant by the "partition" of India in 1947?

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the creation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Hindu-dominated Union of India

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China's massive and rapid industrialization since the 1990s has resulted in

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significant and widespread air pollution.

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Despite having one of the largest economies in the world (based on nominal GDP) what problem faces Japan that could affect its economic growth?

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It has a very limited supply of natural resources.

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Why did the United States play a MAJOR role in rebuilding Japan after World War II?

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to turn an enemy into an ally and to create a more democratic Japan

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Mohandas Gandhi sought to promote nationalism in India based on

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political independence from Britain.

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What is the dominant religion of India?

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Hinduism

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Why did the United States declare war on Japan and enter into WW2 in December 1941?

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Japan launched a surprise attack on the naval base at Pearl Harbor.