East Asia

North Korea and Vietnam are East Asian countries with communist regimes that have caused a strained relationship with the United States and European countries that came out of which of the following conflicts?

• Vietnam War

• World War II

• Korean War

• All the above

The Ming Dynasty of China was a dynamic era for which of the following?

• Literature

• Art

• War

• Medicine

What is one major reason why China experienced rapid industrialization in the late 20th century?

• China has been a country that is open to working with other nations.

• China has engaged in more trade with western nations including the USA.

• China has improved its communications with its people and outside nations.

• China has refused to work with other nations to improve trade relations.

Which country in East Asia has historically experienced more diffusion of culture from Western nations as compared to other East Asian countries?

• China

• Japan

• Mongolia

• North Korea

Which of the following accounts for most of the cultural diffusion to East Asia throughout history?

• War

• Trade

• Colonization

• Immigration

How did the history of North Korea during the 20th century helped lead to its economic and social problems today?

• North Korea refused to trade with other countries, leading to few goods and services.

• North Korea suffered from earthquakes, leading to the destruction of cities.

• North Korea experienced enormous immigration, leading to disease and poverty.

• North Korea became a communist nation, leading to military overspending.

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The items in the above list were all invented by which ancient culture?

• Egyptians

• Chinese

• Greeks

• Indians

Which of the following is an example of the effect of human migration on religion in a particular region?

• Islam began in India and spread to Japan.

• Buddhism began in India and spread to China.

• Taoism began in China, but grew strong in India.

• Shintoism began in Japan, but grew strong in China.

Which number is the location of the city of Tokyo?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Why do you think Hong Kong and Tokyo have powerful economies?

• Climate

• Culture

• Location

• Education