Which physical feature has often served as a barrier for trade and travel between Central and South Asia?

• The Himalayas

• The Great Desert

• The Indian Ocean

• The Deccan Plateau

Which number is the location of Tokyo?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which Asian nation shown in the map is Russia?

• Nation labeled with # 1

• Nation labeled with # 2

• Nation labeled with # 5

• Nation labeled with # 14

The successful trade in Japanese electronics has resulted in the diffusion of what popular recreational activity?

• Racing automobiles

• Playing video games

• Sharing instant photos

• Sending text messages

Based on the data in the table, which of the following best describes the level of economic development in East Asia?

• The standard of living is very low in most East Asian countries.

• Most East Asian economies can be described as less developed.

• East Asia is characterized by varying levels of economic development.

• Economic development in East Asia has surpassed that of any other region.

Opportunities for citizen participation in the political process are suppressed in countries like North Korea because

• the government is unlimited

• religious leaders are in control

• the country is in the midst of war

• Confucian teachings are followed

Many human rights supporters view China's policy that limits each family to one child as a likely violation of which article?

• Article 13

• Article 12

• Article 10

• Article 9

Many cultures in East Asia are distinguished by a strong respect for elders and ancestors. These cultural characteristics are reflected in the traditions of —

• Hinduism

• Capitalism

• Shintoism

• Confucianism

Which East Asian cultural belief is reflected in art such as in the painting?

• Life is enriched without material goods.

• People should live in harmony with nature.

• Art should be affordable to all social classes

• Urbanization has negative effects on culture

North Korea’s adoption of authoritarian political and economic policies has resulted in society distinguished by its —

• high tech medical facilities

• low use of personal technology

• advanced conservation technology

• development of advanced medical technologies