BUNDLE 7: Asia (Whit2021)

China went from a failed communist economy to a free market which was more successful. What has helped their economy have some success?

• A new government system

• Better farming methods

• Opening up their country for international trade

Why is China's government different from other Asian countries?

• China has only one government party and with an unlimited government

• China is a monarchy with a king and queen

• China is a representative democracy

When India struggled for independence, which two groups had a conflict?

• Buddhist and Muslims

• Muslims and Christians

• Hindus and Muslims

What is the name of the country near India where most of the Muslims settled?

• China

• North Korea

• Pakistan

• Japan

Which of the following is NOT a weather threat to the Southeast Asia region?

• Flooding

• Blizzards

• Volcanoes

• Monsoons and Typhoons

Which country has a restrictive government (unlimited; dictatorship)?

• Japan

• South Korea

• India

• North Korea

What makes the Indian holiday of Diwali very unique (different)?

• It involves a pilgrimage to worship

• It is celebrated by giving up food (fasting)

• It is celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs

• It is about asking for forgiveness of sins

What is an example of a technological advance used to help grow better crops in India?

• Better seeds

• More water

• Pesticides

• Terraced farming

What structure was built to protect farmers from nomadic invaders?

• Taj Mahal

• Berlin Wall in Germany

• Great Wall of China

• A large lake

What resource is scarce in Japan?

• rice

• fish

• water

• flat land