Barbie and the South China Sea

What is the nine-dash line?

• A dividing line used by China to claim large areas of the South China Sea

• A boundary line between North and South Korea

• A trade route in the Indian Ocean

• A historical border between China and Mongolia

Why was the Barbie movie banned in Vietnam?

• Because of its portrayal of gender roles

• Due to an offending image related to the South China Sea

• Due to copyright issues

• Because of its language content

What does the U-shaped line in the Barbie movie represent?

• China's territorial claims in the South China Sea

• A design on a character's clothing

• A route for an underwater adventure

• A new Barbie accessory

When did China first draw the nine-dash line?

• 1947

• 1982

• 1990

• 2001

What is the significance of the South China Sea?

• It is only accessible by submarines

• It is a popular tourist destination

• It holds a lot of resources and is home to important fishing areas and shipping lanes

• It is the deepest part of the ocean

What led to the creation of the nine-dash line by China?

• A historical treaty

• Maritime disputes with neighboring countries

• To mark its territorial claims in the South China Sea

• A response to international sanctions

Why might a country seek to control the South China Sea?

• To enhance its military presence

• For the purpose of scientific research

• To gain access to natural resources and strategic trade routes

• To promote tourism in the region

What has China built on their artificial islands?

• Military bases

• Runways

• Settlements

• All three

Which countries have overlapping claims in the South China Sea?

• China, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei

• China, Japan, South Korea, North Korea

• India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka

• Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Poland

What is the primary reason for the international disputes over the South China Sea?

• Tourism potential

• Fishing rights and natural resources

• Historical landmarks

• Climate research