World History 9.5 & 9.6 Review

Earthquakes can launch tidal waves called

• Tsunamis

• Monsoons

Japan is about the size of what U.S. state?

• Rhode Island

• Alaska

• Montana

• West Virginia

Why is it called the Pacific Ring of Fire

• The sun never sets there

• Frequent earthquakes and volcanoes

• The ocean water temperature is so hot

• Because it sounds cool

The Japanese language is closer to

• Korean

• Chinese

What percentage of the Japanese population in feudal times was made up of peasants?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

What natural disaster defeated the Mongol invasion of 30,000 launched in 1274?

• Typhoon

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

• Monsoon

What do they call hurricanes in Asia

• Tsunami

• Monsoon

• Typhoon

The shogun's capital was in Edo. What modern day city is this?

• Seoul

• Beijing

• Tokyo

• Annam

Which of these is NOT a part of Southeast Asia?

• Guyana

• Philippines

• Vietnam

• Thailand

Seasonal winds

• Tsunami

• Monsoon

• Typhoon