Mount Everest and China's Territorial Claims

Mount Everest and China's Territorial Claims

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, History, Social Studies

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

FREE Resource

The video discusses China's development of the Tibetan side of Mount Everest and the geopolitical tensions arising from a controversial tweet by China's official news agency, CG Tian, claiming the mountain as part of China. The tweet sparked criticism and debate, highlighting the ongoing border disputes between Nepal and China. The video also explores China's broader territorial ambitions, including claims over Arunachal Pradesh and islands in the South China Sea. Additionally, it addresses China's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, acknowledging shortcomings in its health system and plans for modernization.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main controversy surrounding China's tweet about Mount Everest?

It claimed Mount Everest is in India.

It claimed Mount Everest is entirely in Nepal.

It claimed Mount Everest is in the Tibet Autonomous Region.

It claimed Mount Everest is the second highest peak.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the 1960s agreement, how is Mount Everest divided?

The northern part belongs to Nepal and the southern part to Tibet.

The southern part belongs to Nepal and the northern part to Tibet.

The entire mountain belongs to China.

The entire mountain belongs to Nepal.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a commonality in China's current world order strategy?

Focus on economic development only.

Peaceful negotiations and treaties.

Complete withdrawal from disputed areas.

Silent aggression and territorial expansion.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which region does China often claim as its own, despite international recognition?

South China Sea

Mount Everest

Arunachal Pradesh

Tibet Autonomous Region

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the international status of Arunachal Pradesh?

It is a part of the Indian Union.

It is an independent region.

It is a disputed territory.

It is a part of China.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the global reaction to China's territorial claims?

Support and agreement.

Indifference and neutrality.

Criticism and disapproval.

Celebration and acceptance.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did a top health official in China admit regarding the COVID-19 response?

There were no shortcomings in the response.

China was fully prepared for the pandemic.

There were shortcomings in the pandemic prevention and control system.

The pandemic was not a significant health emergency.

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