East Asia: Geography & Vocab

What natural disaster caused major damage to Japan's infrastructure in 2011?

• Tsunami

• Tornado

• Earthquake

• Typhoon

What is the primary purpose of the Three Gorges Dam in China?

• To promote tourism

• To control flooding

• To generate solar power

• To increase fishing

Which European explorer traveled along the Silk Road to China?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Marco Polo

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

What is Confucianism primarily based on?

• Nature and harmony

• Order, education, hierarchy, and peace

• Meditation and enlightenment

• Polytheism and rituals

Who was the founder of Buddhism?

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Laozi

• Confucius

• Zoroaster

What was the role of a shogun in Japan?

• A farmer

• A religious leader

• A general of the emperor’s army

• A merchant

What does the JAKOTA Triangle refer to?

• A historical monument

• A military alliance

• A cultural festival

• An economic region

What are special economic zones in China designed to do?

• Encourage foreign investment

• Promote cultural heritage

• Limit industrial growth

• Preserve natural resources

What was the impact of European arrival in China in the 19th century?

• China became a democracy

• China's military strengthened

• Spheres of influence were created

• China isolated itself further

What is cultural convergence as seen in Japan?

• The isolation of cultures

• The blending of different cultures

• The rejection of foreign influences

• The dominance of one culture over others