East & South East Asia

Multiple Choice

Which of the following countries is located in Southeast Asia?

• China

• Vietnam

• Japan

• South Korea

Open Ended

Why might the geographic location of East and Southeast Asia be significant in world history and culture?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following physical features is located in China?

• Mount Fuji

• Gobi Desert

• South China Sea

• Indian Ocean

Open Ended

How has geography influenced the population distribution and economic development of China?

Multiple Select

Which of the following countries are located in Southeast Asia?

• Japan

• Vietnam

• Thailand

• Mongolia

Open Ended

Compare the literacy rates and GDP per capita of Japan and Myanmar. What might these differences indicate about the standard of living in each country?

Multiple Choice

Which language is officially spoken in China?

• Japanese

• Mandarin

• Thai

• Vietnamese

Multiple Choice

Which religion was first introduced to China from India?

• Taoism

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

• Christianity

Open Ended

Compare the main religions in the Philippines and Malaysia, and explain how history influenced their development.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sports is considered the national sport of Japan?

• Karate

• Baseball

• Sumo wrestling

• Soccer

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of architecture and arts from East and Southeast Asia?

• Terracotta Army

• Great Wall of China

• Calligraphy

• Sumo wrestling

Open Ended

How do haiku poetry and origami reflect aspects of Japanese culture and values?

Multiple Choice

Which value is emphasized in Confucianism according to East & Southeast Asian culture?

• Respect towards the elderly

• Individualism

• Material wealth

• Political power

Multiple Select

Which of the following are important aspects of traditional East & Southeast Asian culture?

• Respect for elders

• Focus on family and community

• Harmony and humanity

• Emphasis on personal achievement

Open Ended

What are some reasons why male children are preferred over female children in rural China?

Multiple Choice

Which dynasty was famous for the start of Confucianism in China?

• Zhou Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

Open Ended

Explain how the Silk Road influenced the exchange of goods and ideas between Asia and other regions.

Multiple Choice

Which two cities in Japan were targeted by atomic bombings during World War II?

• Tokyo and Osaka

• Hiroshima and Nagasaki

• Kyoto and Sapporo

• Fukuoka and Yokohama

Open Ended

How did the division of Korea after WWII contribute to the start of the Korean War?

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the Vietnam War are correct?

• It began after Japan's defeat in WWII.

• Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam independent.

• Vietnam was divided into north and south.

• The Communists lost the war.

Multiple Choice

What type of government does North Korea have?

• Democracy

• Republic

• Totalitarian

• Constitutional Monarchy

Open Ended

Explain how the central government's control in China affects its provinces and overall governance.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following countries is NOT part of East or Southeast Asia?

• China

• Vietnam

• Brazil

• Thailand

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson about East and Southeast Asia, what is one thing you learned that surprised you or changed your perspective?