Social Studies Pre-Assessment 1

Which of the following regions is often referred to as the "Far East" and includes countries like China, Japan, and South Korea?

• a) South Asia

• b) East Asia

• c) West Asia

• d) South-East Asia

  
  

The region known for countries like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh is:

• a) South-East Asia

• b) North/Middle Asia

• c) South Asia

• d) Northern Asia

Which part of Asia is often called the "Middle East" and includes countries like Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Iraq?

• a) East Asia

• b) South-East Asia

• c) West Asia

  
  

• d) Northern Asia

The vast, sparsely populated region of Russia that extends into northern Asia is known as:

• a) South Asia

• b) North/Middle Asia

  
  

• c) South-East Asia

• d) West Asia

Which of the following regions is famous for countries like Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia?

• a) South Asia

  
  

• b) East Asia

• c) South-East Asia

• d) North/Middle Asia

  
  

Which dynasty is known for the construction of the Great Wall of China and the famous Terracotta Army?

• a) Han Dynasty

• b) Ming Dynasty

• c) Qing Dynasty

• d) Qin Dynasty

The Tang Dynasty is often considered the "Golden Age" of Chinese civilization. During which period did the Tang Dynasty rule?

• a) 2nd century BC

• b) 4th to 7th centuries AD

• c) 14th to 17th centuries AD

• d) 19th century AD

Which dynasty is known for the creation of the civil service examination system, which determined government officials based on merit?

• a) Song Dynasty

• b) Yuan Dynasty

• c) Sui Dynasty

• d) Ming Dynasty

The Forbidden City, a magnificent palace complex in Beijing, was built during the reign of which dynasty?

• a) Qing Dynasty

• b) Tang Dynasty

• c) Han Dynasty

• d) Ming Dynasty

  
  

The famous philosopher Confucius lived during the time of which dynasty?

• a) Zhou Dynasty

• b) Shang Dynasty

  
  

• c) Qin Dynasty

  
  

• d) Han Dynasty