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East Asia - China 2018-2019

Total questions: 76

Worksheet time: 2hrs 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why does East Asia have a great range of climates?

a)

The region is near the ocean.

b)

It is found only along the Equator.

c)

The region has different latitudes and elevations.

d)

The region has different longitudes and elevations.

2.
The spreading of customs and ideas is known as...
a)
cultural diffusion
b)
trademark violations
c)
advanced technology
d)
environmental concerns
3.

Which country is represented by the number 1?

a)

China

b)

Mongolia

c)

Vietnam

d)

Japan

4.

What landform is represented by the number 8?

a)

Himalayan Mountains

b)

Huang He (Yellow) River

c)

Gobi Desert

d)

Alp Mountains

5.
What is population density?
a)
the number of people living in each unit of area
b)
the spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another
c)
resources that will eventually run out
d)
attitudes towards mythological, supernatural, or spiritual aspects
6.

Why was the Great Wall of China built?

a)

to defend against invaders

b)

to bring tourists to China

c)

to make travel easier between China and Mongolia

d)

to transport natural resources

7.
What type of government does North Korea have?
a)
constitutional monarchy
b)
parliamentary republic
c)
communist republic
d)
absolute monarchy
8.

What does this political cartoon (an example of propaganda) show?

a)

how North Korea controls all information

b)

how North Korea is geographically isolated from other countries

c)

how North Korea is open about information

d)

how North Korea has a low literacy rate

9.

Most people in Japan live near the coast because...

a)

there are farmland in the middle of the island.

b)

there are mountains in the middle of the island.

c)

there are factories in the middle of the island.

d)

there are forests in the middle of the island.

10.

The people of Japan rely mostly on _______ for food.

a)

fish

b)

wheat crops

c)

fruit trees

d)

chickens

11.

What landform is represented by the number 3?

a)

Himalayan Mountains

b)

Huang He (Yellow) River

c)

Gobi Desert

d)

Alp Mountains

12.

What body of water is represented by the number 10?

a)

Sea of Japan

b)

Huang He (Yellow) River

c)

Pacific Ocean

d)

East China Sea

13.
What country is this?
a)
China
b)
North Korea
c)
South Korea
d)
Japan
14.
Where is Taiwan located in relation to China?
a)
Northwest
b)
Southeast
c)
West 
d)
South
15.
What physical barriers inhibited travelers on the Silk Road?
a)
Great Wall of China
b)
numerous river crossings
c)
travel through rainforests
d)
mountains and desert climate conditions
16.
What kind of government does North Korea have?
a)
democratic
b)
communist
c)
monarchy
d)
parliamentary democracy
17.
Which East Asia country has an economy similar to that of South Korea?
a)
China
b)
Japan
c)
North Korea
d)
Mongolia
18.
Which East Asian country has historically experienced more cultural diffusion from the West?
a)
Japan
b)
North Korea
c)
China
d)
Taiwan
19.
What kind of economy does China have?
a)
Mixed-market economy
b)
communist
c)
free-market
d)
capitalism
20.
Why does North Korea have a low use of personal technology?
a)
high amound of government money is spent on technology
b)
free market economy
c)
democratic government
d)
authoritarian political and economic polices
21.
By looking at this painting, what can you conclude is an important cultural belief in East Asia?
a)
people should spend time outside
b)
people should take advantage of nature
c)
people should live in harmony with nature
d)
people should honor their ancestors
22.
Which religion or philosophy teaches a strong respect for elders and ancestors?
a)
Buddhism
b)
Hinduism
c)
Shintoism
d)
Confucianism
23.
Which government policy is found in both China and North Korea?
a)
censorship of free speech
b)
fair treatment of human rights
c)
multi-party elections
d)
One-Child Policy
24.
In which part of the country is the majority of China's population density? 
a)
North
b)
South
c)
East
d)
West
25.
How could you describe the government of North Korea?
a)
democratic
b)
totalitarian
c)
socialist
d)
theocratic
26.
 How would you describe the government of China?
a)
rule by one (dictator)
b)
rule by a monarch
c)
rule by many (the people)
d)
rule by few (party officials)
27.
What economic activity is North Korea's economy based on?
a)
agriculture
b)
technology
c)
service
d)
manufacturing 
28.
What was the original purpose of the Great Wall of China? 
a)
to protect from invaders from the South
b)
to protect from invaders from the North
c)
to prevent refugees from leaving China
d)
to prevent refugees from entering China from North Korea
29.
Where are most urban centers in China located?
a)
West 
b)
North
c)
East
d)
South
30.
How does the Ring of Fire affect the physical geography of this region?
a)
abundance of volcanoes
b)
frequent earthquakes
c)
destructive tsunamis
d)
all of these
31.
a 4000 mile long wall that kept the nomads from attacking China.
a)
walled cities
b)
The Great Wall
c)
mountainous
d)
officials
32.
a person who is in the military  or army.
a)
nobles
b)
emperor
c)
herder
d)
soldiers
33.
an area of low flat land.
a)
elevation
b)
lowland
c)
walled city
d)
The Great Wall
34.
a person who takes care of animals such as cows, goats, or sheep.
a)
emperor
b)
nobles
c)
nomads
d)
herder
35.
a government that has the control and owns the land and goods. 
a)
nomads
b)
Communist
c)
Chinese characters
d)
steppe
36.
a person who is a member of the higher class, wealthy.
a)
officials
b)
nobles
c)
soldiers
d)
herder
37.
the height above sea level.
a)
elevation
b)
lowland
c)
walled city
d)
steppe
38.
a person who runs an empire. Like a King.
a)
herder
b)
officials
c)
emperor
d)
nomad
39.
people who do not have a permanent home, but travel from place to place setting up temporary camps.
a)
herders
b)
nomads
c)
communist
d)
soldiers
40.
a city or a large settlement that was surrounded by a strong denfensive wall. 
a)
lowland
b)
walled cities
c)
elevation
d)
communist
41.
Countries in the eastern part of the continent of Asia. It includes China, Mongolia, and the countries east of them.
a)
communist
b)
walled cities
c)
East Asia
d)
The Great Wall
42.
a dry grassland, usually in Asia or Europe. The land is flat and there is no trees.
a)
steppe
b)
The Great Wall
c)
walled cities
d)
power
43.
the ability or right to control people.
a)
power
b)
officials
c)
nomads
d)
herder
44.

The Han Dynasty of China and Silk Road trading route were responsible for

a)

Many modern day businesses.

b)

Having an impact on the culture and history of Western Civilization.

c)

Keeping China isolated from the rest of the world.

d)

Bringing the Han dynasty to an end.

45.

Since the Industrial Revolution, urbanization has been a key element of developed countries. What impact does urbanization have on the people and environment of a region?

a)

Urbanization reduces the amount of available farmland and increases pollution.

b)

Urbanization results in less job opportunities for people.

c)

Urbanization limits trading opportunities between countries.

d)

Urbanization results in less technological advancement and innovation in a region.

46.

As a result of the relative scarcity of resources, several East Asian countries use hydroelectric power to help meet their energy needs.

a)

East Asian countries are unable to meet their energy needs.

b)

Dams are used to produce energy in East Asian countries.

c)

There is an abundance of natural resources in East Asia.

d)

East Asian countries lack rivers that can produce hydroelectricity.

47.

The demand for high-priced fossil-fuel energy is surging in emerging countries like India and China that have minimal resources, researchers are looking at how hydrogen-based fuel can cure these nation's energy woes (problems). What conclusion can you draw from this statement?

a)

Economic alliances are formed for resource conservation.

b)

The price of gasoline is declining in developing countries.

c)

Modern industry uses minimal amounts of petroleum.

d)

The lack of natural resources may lead to innovative methods to replace fossil fuels.

48.

Japan is surrounded by water and many of its people are fishermen. This statement supports which of the following examples?

a)

Major urban areas are usually found only along river.

b)

Technology has little effect on economic activities.

c)

the physical geography of an area often affects its economic activities.

d)

Natural resources are more important than climate to economic activities.

49.

South Korea followed the path of free enterprise and the country's economy began to grow rapidly. In contrast, North Korea's economy, which is strictly controlled by its communist government, has struggled. North Koreans face many hardships because most resources go to the military. Which statement describes North Korea's government?

a)

It is a free enterprise economy in which government makes business plans.

b)

It is a command economy in which individuals can make decisions.

c)

It is a socialist economy in which the government limits regulations.

d)

It is a communist economy in which the military receives most resources.

50.

Which group has the greatest influence in determining what goods and services will be produced in a communist economic system?

a)

farmers

b)

government officials

c)

consumers

d)

business leaders

51.

Which of the following would you expect to find in a developed country?

a)

Lower GDP per capita, high literacy rates, and low life expectancy.

b)

Lower literacy rates, high GDP per capita and high unemployment

c)

Higher GDP per capita, high literacy rates and high life expectancy

d)

Higher life expectancy, high unemployment and low GDP per capita

52.

North Korea has an unlimited government. Using your knowledge of unlimited governments, which of the following would most likely be found in North Korea?

a)

Freedom to speak out against the government

b)

One leader with all of the power

c)

Voting rights for citizens

d)

Protected human rights

53.

In a totalitarian form of government, no rules or laws limit the power of the ruler or rulers. If so, which statement is true?

a)

The democracy of Germany is an unlimited government.

b)

The dictatorship of Iraq was a limited government.

c)

The government of China is an unlimited government.

d)

The absolute monarchy of Oman is a limited government.

54.

Which of the following represents a reason for limiting the power of government?

a)

A government with too much power will protect the rights of all citizens.

b)

A government that is limited can take advantage of its citizens.

c)

Unlimited governments allow citizens to vote in elections.

d)

In an unlimited government citizens have no protected rights or freedoms.

55.

During the Chinese Cultural Revolution, how did Chairman Mao’s unlimited government treat the citizens who spoke out against him?

a)

They were celebrated and elected to government positions

b)

They were publicly shamed, or executed.

c)

They had the freedom of speech and were protected.

d)

They were provided with a free education.

56.
What causes a tsunami?
a)
Hurricane
b)
Earthquake
c)
Fat Albert canon ball
d)
Ariel
57.

What is one way China has modified nature?

a)

Building Three Gorges Dam

b)

Not letting citizens vote

c)

Placed a tax on foreign goods

58.

One challenge China is facing today is?

a)

Lack of Natural Resources

b)

Melting of Ice Caps

c)

Water Pollution

d)

Lack of Education

59.

What natural disaster devastated the country of Japan in 2011?

a)

Tsunami

b)

Tornado

c)

Volcanic Eruption

d)

Hurricane

60.

What country is this?

a)

China

b)

Japan

c)

North Korea

d)

Taiwan

61.
Which of the following is the best example of an unlimited government?
a)
people vote
b)
People have freedom of speech
c)
usually take power by force
d)
show weapons
62.
Which of the following best describes China's government?
a)
China limits its citizens' freedoms
b)
China allows freedom of speech
c)
China has multiple political parties
d)
China allows people religious freedom
63.
The purpose of the Great Wall of China was to...
a)
keep China from flooding
b)
keep invaders out
c)
to separate North Korea and South Korea
d)
provide a border
64.
Which best describes the term absolute scarcity?
a)
an abundance of resources
b)
resources are limited and wants are unlimited
c)
goods or resources that are scarce relative to a people's needs
d)
All of the above
65.
huge wave of great destructive power caused by underwater earthquakes
a)
Ring of Fire
b)
Typhoon
c)
Tsunami
d)
Monsoon
66.
What country is this?
a)
China
b)
North Korea
c)
South Korea
d)
Japan
67.
What are two geographic features of Japan?
a)
Mountains and deserts
b)
Mountains and volcanoes
c)
Rivers and forests
d)
Rivers and plains
68.
The two most important rivers in China are the...
a)
Yangtze & Huang He
b)
Huang He & Xi
c)
Yangtze & Xi
d)
Yalu & Amur
69.
What country borders both China and South Korea?
a)
Japan
b)
Vietnam
c)
North Korea
d)
Thailand
70.
Which religion came to China from India?
a)
Confucianism
b)
Daoism
c)
Buddhism
d)
Chinaism
71.
Which statement best explains why the eastern half of China is more densely populated than the west?
a)
  Conflict with Tibet has caused inhabitants to flee western China.
b)
Western China’s dry and mountainous climate and topography are less hospitable to human habitation
c)
 Overgrazing has affected the west more than the east.
d)
Heavy monsoon rains and flooding have slowed the growth of population in western China
72.
a)
Altai Mountains
b)
Ural Mountains
c)
Caucasus Mountains
d)
Himalaya Mountains
73.
a)
Ob River
b)
Huang He River
c)
Yangtze River
d)
Amazon River
74.
a)
North Korea
b)
South Korean
c)
Mongolia
d)
Japan
75.
a)
Korean Peninsula
b)
Yucatan Peninsula
c)
Kola Peninsula
d)
Arabian Peninsula
76.
a)
Sea of Japan
b)
Yellow Sea
c)
South China Sea
d)
East China Sea

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