Unit 7 Formative 2 Review: East Asia

What is a key similarity and difference between Hinduism and Buddhism?

• Hinduism has a single god while Buddhism has many gods. Both emphasize the Eightfold Path.

• Hinduism has many gods and Buddhism has none. Both believe in the karma and reincarnation.

• Hinduism has no gods while Buddhism has one god. Both stress the importance of meditation.

• Hinduism has many gods while Buddhism has one god. Both reject the caste system.

North Korea is governed by a single leader who holds all authority over the communist party and all national affairs. This shows that the government of North Korea is…

• a communist dictatorship

• a constitutional monarchy

• a presidential democracy

• a parliamentary democracy

Why does the North Korean government restrict its citizens' access to information from other countries?

• to block information the government does not like

• to ensure all media is in Korean

• to promote cultural exchange

• to provide accurate information

In China, the leadership is not chosen through popular elections and all leaders are part of the Chinese Communist Party. This makes China's political system

• a communist oligarchy

• an absolute monarchy

• a presidential democracy

• a parliamentary democracy

What is a key characteristic of the government in China?

• The judiciary is independent from the government

• Multiple political parties share power equally

• A single party controls the government

• Government power is decentralized among regions

The governments of China or North Korea impact the people living in there in several ways. Which of the following is a significant impact on the people of these countries?

• Economic growth and increased wealth

• Strict control over freedom of speech and information

• Increasing democratic rights and freedoms

• Reduction in military spending

What is similar about Buddhism and Hinduism

• Both do not have a holy book

• Both worship only one god

• Both believe in Karma and reincarnation

• Both were founded by Buddha

This belief, held by both Hindus and Buddhists, says if you do good then good happens to you.

• Moksha
• Nirvana
• Karma
• Dharma

Which country has the strongest economy in East Asia?

• South Korea

• North Korea

• China

• Japan

In what type of economy does the government control all decisions about production and trade?

• Command

• Mixed

• Market

• Restricted