Topic 9: Korea and Southeast Asia

Who first unified Korea, and when?

• Japan and China in 660

• Silla and Tang China in 668

• Mongols in 1231

• Japan in 1945

Which two dynasties ruled Korea for a thousand years?

• Han and Tang

• Koguryo and Paekche

• Choson and Tang

• Koryo and Choson

Which statement is true of Korean culture?

• Korean culture was copied from Chinese culture.

• Although influenced by Chinese culture, Korean culture is unique.

• Korean and Japanese cultures are nearly the same.

• Korean traditional clothing is called kimchi.

Which religion declined in popularity in India while it grew in popularity elsewhere?

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Islam

• Hinduism

What was the original purpose for which Angkor Wat was built?

• to be a Buddhist temple

• to be an offering to the native jungle gods

• to be a west-facing fortress

• to be a temple to the Hindu god Vishnu

Korea is a _______________________.

• peninsula

• island

• arctic tundra

• river

The original name of Korea was __________________.

• Indonesia

• Japan

• Kansas

• Koryo

The largest religious structure in the world is the __________.

• August Boeger

• Angor Era

• Angkor Wat

• Oracle Arena

Between what two countries was Korea a cultural bridge?

• Japan and China

• Vietnam and China

• Japan and Russia

• China and Mongolia

Why is Southeast Asia considered to be a crossroads?

• It is a region with very little cultural diversity
• It is a region with no significant trade routes
• It is a region where only one religion is practiced
• It is a region where different cultures, religions, and trade routes intersect.