World Geography - East Asia

What countries make up East Asia?

• China, Japan, Mongolia, Taiwan, North and South Korea

• China, Japan, Mongolia, Thailand, North and South Korea

What is the 3rd largest country in the world?

• China

• Russia

Where is Taiwan located in relation to China?

• Northwest

• South

• Southeast

• West

The eastern portion of China is densely populated, while the west is very sparsely populated. Why is the west not as populous?

• Mountain terrain

• Sahara Desserts

Major contributions from China:

• Paper and printing, Gunpowder, Compass

• Math, Sushi, Hieroglyphics

WWII ended shortly after

• 2 atomic bombs were dropped on Japan

• Adolf Hitler released the Jews

Terrace farming like the Chinese farm in the picture is and example of:

• Modifying the environment

• Rebuilding the environment

The _________ _________ of China is probably the most famous landmark in East Asia

• Great Wall

• Master Buddha

Taiwan is an ______________

• Island

• Mountain

• Peninsula

Which two countries have the most similar level of development?

• Korea and Japan

• China and Mongolia

• Taiwan and Korea