Final Exam Review

What was the fear of the United States about both Korea and Vietnam at the end of World War II?

• They worried that they would no longer be able to trade with Korea and Vietnam

• They were afraid both countries would be taken over by the French

• They feared the two countries would become communist.

• They were afraid the two countries would threaten the new government of China.

Which countries make a peninsula?

• Vietnam and Cambodia

• Japan and China

• North Korea and South Korea

• China and India

What was the period of time called when Mao tried to eliminate anyone that criticized the government?

• The Cultural Revolution

• The Great Leap Forward

• The Long March

• The Middle Way

Kabir is from India, and he lives close to the Ganges River. What conclusion can be drawn about Kabir's religious beliefs?

• Kabir most likely practices Islam

• Kabir most likely practices Christianity.

• Kabir most likely practices Hinduism.

• Kabir most likely practices Shintoism.

Why are Indian's urban areas having such a problem with air pollution?

• Few people in India feel that air pollution is a problem

• The rapidly growing population, heavy industry, and thousands of automobiles have cuased the problems

• There really is no effective way to control air pollution in the world today.

• There are no government efforts to control air pollution.

Who led the Chinese communists during most of the 20th century?

• Ho Chi Minh

• Mao Zedong

• Sun Yixian

• Kim Jung-il

Which contributes to air pollution problems in China?

• the gradual drop oin the number of new factories

• . use of coal-buring power plants for energy

• the shrinking population

• the lack of automobiles and trucks in rural areas

Which answer choice BEST describes how Japanese feed their people with so little good farmland?

• The Japanese sell oil to earn money to buy food from other countries.

• Tourists bring their own food when they visit from other countries.

• . Many of the Japanese people starve every year.

• The Japanese depend on fishing and imported food.

What facts would you select to support the statement that China has a mixed economy?

• The government controls all aspects of the economy.

• Individuals can privately own businesses.

• Farmers are allowed to sell their crops at local markets.

• Companies from the U.S. and Europe can invest in China and make use of the inexpensive labor force.

How did Confucianism come to play an important role in Chinese society?

• A Chinese emperor hired Confucian Scholars in 121 BC to help organize his government.

• Confucianism has repalces all other religions in China.

• Confucius led an army to take over the Chinese government furing his lifetime.

• Confucian philosphpy has little eggect on Chinese society until the 20th century.