2.04 People and Culutre of E. Asia

A dictator generally takes and keeps his power by force.

• True

• False

The Shang Dynasty is considered to be the first true dynasty of China.

• True

• False

The Silk Road actually consisted of more than one possible route through the mountains that the traders followed.

• True

• False

Which of the following Asian leaders would NOT be considered a dictator?

• Kim Jong-Il

• Hu Jintao

• Jiang Zemin

• Taro Aso

What is the historical backbone of the writing system throughout Eastern Asia?

• The ancient Chinese script

• The Korean Han-gul writing system

• The Japanese writing code

• The Vietnamese Chu Nom script

How does Confucianism impact the ruling of government?

• State should follow only spiritual needs of its citizens

• State should be governed by moral virtue not coercive laws

• State is responsible for educational fulfillment of its citizens

• State and religion should be one

Hong Kong is a territory of which country?

• China

• Taiwan

• United Kingdom

• Macau

What is the official language of Hong Kong?

• Chinese

• English

• Chinese and English

• Cantonese

What has been the effect of the post-Mao leadership under Deng Xiaoping in China?

• Stagnant economy

• Increased political oppression

• Economic growth nearly 10 percent a year

• Decreased literacy and education rates

What has been the main force behind Taiwan’s economic growth?

• Agri-business

• Subsistence farming

• Manufacturing

• Nuclear weapons