East Asia Review

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Which two rivers start in the Kunlun Mountains?

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Huang He and Chang Jiang

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Why is the Huang He river called “China’s Sorrow”?

Back

The damaging floods that it causes

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Why is China’s population concentrated in the east?

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The Mountainous areas limit the land that is available for agriculture, so most of the population is centered around useful agricultural areas.

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What positive effects was the Three Gorges Dam built to achieve?

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Control flooding, provide electrical power, and easier access to China’s interior.

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What are some negative effects of the Three Gorges Dam?

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High human cost, extremely expensive monetarily, and massive displacement of people due to the building area.

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Why can’t Japan’s cities expand farther?

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Japanese cities are built near the coasts, giving them little area to expand to. The mountains also impact their ability to expand.

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What event started the Korean War?

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North Korean invasion of South Korea in 1950

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What effect has Communism had on art?

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Communist governments, in this case North Korea, only allow art that glorifies communism and the government.

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Who was the American that visited Japan in 1853?

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Commodore Matthew Perry

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Where is most industry and manufacturing in Japan located?

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Eastern coast of the main island.