East Asia

What is the name of the plateau located in western China?

• Plateau of Tibet

• Gobi Plateau
• Yangtze Plateau
• Himalayan Plateau

What is the name of the desert in northern China?

• Gobi Desert
• Kalahari Desert
• Atacama Desert
• Sahara Desert

Why did east Asia become a major hub for global shipping?

• The Green Revolution allowed them to produce more rice

• Industrial development lead to the mass production of consumer goods

• Partnerships with African nations allowed them access to the Atlantic Ocean

• Their location relative to the Atlantic and Indian Ocean puts them at an advantage

Shipping from Hong Kong is important due to its location on what sea?

• Red Sea

• Arabian Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• South China Sea

Why is China transitioning away from central planning?

• Increased government control for better economic outcomes.
• To limit individual freedoms and choices.
• Increased economic growth through industrial development

• To promote social equality through centralized planning.

What country influenced many of the writing systems in east Asia?

• Korea
• Japan
• China
• India

High-tech manufacturing has helped east Asia become a major part of what market?

• universial

• regional

• global

• local

What are the primary rivers in China?

• Yellow River

• Yangtze River

• Indus River

• Tigris River

• Niger River

What are the major cities in China?

• Beijing

• Shanghai

• Hong Kong

• Tokyo

• Seoul

What is the capital of China?

• Beijing
• Seoul
• Tokyo
• Shanghai