Unit 1: East Asia

Which desert is located in northern China and Mongolia?

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Kalahari Desert

• Arabian Desert

The Korean Peninsula is located between which two bodies of water?

• Yellow Sea and Sea of Japan (East Sea)

• South China Sea and Pacific Ocean

• Yellow Sea and Sea of Japan (East Sea)

• East China Sea and Bay of Bengal

Which river is known as the 'cradle of Chinese civilization'?

• Yangtze River

• Mekong River

• Yellow River

• Ganges River

The Himalayan Mountains are located between which two countries?

• India and Nepal

• India and China

• Nepal and China

• Bhutan and Bangladesh

Which ocean borders East Asia to the east?

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

The Plateau of Tibet is known for its:

• Dense forests

• Tropical climate

• High elevation and harsh climate

• Desert environment

During the Song Dynasty, which philosophy greatly influenced government and society?

• Daoism

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

• Legalism

Which of the following was a major technological advancement during the Song Dynasty?

• Gunpowder

• Paper money

• Magnetic compass

• All of the above

Who was the founder of the Mongol Empire?

• Kublai Khan

• Tamerlane

• Genghis Khan

• Ogedei Khan

How did Kublai Khan adapt his rule to maintain control over China?

• He rejected all Chinese customs

• He adopted Chinese administrative practices while keeping Mongol power

• He moved the capital to Mongolia

• He abolished trade