WorksheetsTradition in a Modernizing World: East and Southeast Asia
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The technologies listed above have helped people living in East and Southeast Asia to —
move products to markets quicker
produce energy from the environment
adapt to the environment of the region
avoid the destruction of natural disasters
Which number in the map indicates the nation of Indonesia?
1
2
3
4
How did the physical geography of Southeast Asia contribute to the diversity of culture in the region?
A series of tall mountain ranges isolated cultures from one another.
A large grassland plain allowed multiple empires to dominate the region.
A narrow peninsula connected different societies from large land masses.
A vast archipelago of thousands of islands facilitated a global trading network.
Though using different approaches, a common goal of the protest groups described in the article is —
a right to speak freely
a desire for equal voting rights
a government accountable to the people
a living wage and safer working conditions
How has the government of Indonesia changed from the leadership of Suharto to today?
From a tribal government to a confederation
From a monarchy to a constitutional republic
From an unlimited government to a limited government
From a socialist government to a democratic government
Which reason best explains why Suharto limited the rights of his opponents?
He was able to expand the economy.
He was able to establish a new constitution.
He was able to keep control of the government.
He was able to introduce new democratic reforms.
The intricate architecture of Indonesian _________ reflects the _________ beliefs of that society.
temples; Muslim
mosques; Muslim
cathedrals; Hindu
monasteries; Hindu
How has the history of Southeast Asia contributed to the trend in the data shown in the table?
Traders and travelers from South Asia brought and spread their religious beliefs with them.
Indian invaders brought Buddhism to the region and forced many to convert.
Buddhism began in Cambodia and spread to neighboring nations of the region.
European traders brought Buddhism from India to the coastal nations of Southeast Asia.
Which of the following has greatly slowed the development of technology in many Southeast Asian countries?
abundant resources
capitalism
democracy
communism
Which of the following accounts for most of the cultural diffusion to East Asia throughout history?
War
Trade
Colonization
Immigration
Based on the data above, which of the following best describes the level of economic development in East Asia?
The standard of living is very low in most East Asian countries.
Most East Asian economies can be described as less developed.
East Asia is characterized by varying levels of economic development.
Economic development in East Asia has surpassed that of any other region.
In the People’s Republic of China, the government is led by —
a life-long dictator
a council of generals
the official monarch
Communist party officials
The successful trade in Japanese electronics has resulted in the diffusion of what popular recreational activity?
Racing automobiles
Playing video games
Sharing instant photos
Sending text messages
Traders using the Silk Route had to overcome the physical barriers posed by the mountains and the —
Great Wall of China
numerous river crossings
threat of natural disasters
desert climate conditions
Many cultures in East Asia are distinguished by a strong respect for elders and ancestors. These cultural characteristics are reflected in the traditions of —
Hinduism
Capitalism
Shintosim
Confucianism
Which East Asian country has an economy that operates most like that of Japan?
Tibet
China
North Korea
South Korea
Based on the information in the table, which country relies more on agricultural economic activities than the other countries?
China
Japan
Mongolia
North Korea
According to the information in the excerpt, in what way has the collective farming policy of North Korea been unsuccessful?
Production of food has become very expensive.
Under production has resulted in widespread famine.
New farming techniques have polluted the environment.
Overproduction of food in has resulted in a storage crisis.
Which description best summarizes voting differences between the two nations?
The Constitution of Thailand does not allow voting, while the U.S. Constitution permits elections.
There are fewer voting requirements of American citizens in the U.S. Constitution than Thai citizens in the Constitution of Thailand.
Most officials in Thailand are appointed by the king, while most officials in the United States are directly elected by voters.
Voters in Thailand directly elect all government leaders, while the electoral college in the United States appoints government leaders.
Which geographic factor best explains the concentration of China’s cities in the southeast of the country?
Dense forests in the west
High temperatures in the north
Vast plains and hills in the north
Mountains and deserts in the west
