Worksheets6th Grade Second Semester Review-Asia
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
Why did Japan expand its empire prior to and during WWII?
to civilize and westernize surrounding nations
to become a world power, it needed more resources
it had too high of a population density and needed more land
to explore new territories for God, gold and glory
How did the geography of the region contribute to the decision of British traders to establish the Port of Singapore in 1819?
Singapore has flat, grassy land that can support tea production.
Singapore is ideally located along shipping routes.
Singapore experiences a mild, dry climate.
Singapore has easy access to fresh water.
Which number on the map indicates Indonesia?
1
2
3
4
Which of the following generalizations is supported by the information on the map?
Mountain and desert barriers have concentrated China’s population
along the east coast.
Most of China’s population is living in the countryside as opposed to
living in urban areas.
The Gobi desert in the north has pushed China’s population to the
western regions.
China’s population has concentrated near Hong Kong to gain
financial advantages.
Which country is represented by the letter A
Vietnam
North Korea
South Korea
China
Which country is represented by letter B
North Korea
South Korea
Vietnam
Japan
Which country is represented by letter C?
North Korea
South Korea
Japan
China
Which country is represented by letter D?
South Korea
North Korea
Vietnam
Japan
Southeast Asia is located on the Indian and Pacific Oceans. This causes many potential disasters like monsoons, erosion and typhoons.
True
False
How do monsoons most benefit Southeast Asia?
The winds supply power for windmills that provide much of the
energy for individual homes.
The rains provide permanent snows in the Himalaya Mountains.
The rains provide fresh water for drinking, irrigation.and rice fields.
The winds provide ideal conditions for overseas trade.
In order to adapt to the environment houses are built on _____________ , or tall wooden legs, to avoid flooding during the monsoon season that brings rain.
stairs
stilts
bricks
boats
The technologies listed help people living in East and
Southeast Asia to –
end the destruction of natural disasters
adapt to the environment of the region
produce energy from the environment
move products to markets quicker
Based on the data in the table, 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.
The type of government in China is _______________________
Parliamentary with a Constitutional Monarch
Communist
Facist
Democratic Republic
The type of government in Japan is
Parliamentary with a Constitutional Monarchy
Communist
Facist
Democratic Republic
How does China's government compare to the United States?
China's government is limited.
China's government is unlimited.
China's government is like the United States.
China's government is NOT AS limited as the United States because it has only one political party--the Chinese Communist Party.
How did the treaty with the United States affect Japanese culture?
Japan became more isolated so they could keep their culture
Japanese peasants revolted against the strict Shogunate rule
the cultural diffusion of western products, technologies and ideas affected the population
the government changed and the emperor was no longer head of state
There are positive and negative affects of monsoons. Which is the best answer for negative affects of monsoons?
Violent winds blow through the region and bring rain in the summer.
Flooding, landslides, property damage and death from heavy rains.
Monsoon winds bring tornadoes that damage villages.
Monsoons create earthquakes.
This traditional style of fishing is an example of how humans--
replace traditional methods with faster technology
organize to accomplish large-scale tasks
adapt to the environment
modify the environment
The biggest difference between India and the U.S. is that India
India has a Supreme Court that interprets laws
India's president has more power than the president of the U.S.
India's prime miister has most of the power in the executive branch.
India's president apponts a cabinet of advisors.
Hindus, Buddhists and Sikhs all believe that living things are to be treasured. Why?
All three religions believe in reincarnation.
All believe in one god.
What group of people belong in the green shaded area for the Indian Caste System?
farmers
untouchablles
soldiers
priest and leaders
Which cultural element was introduced in Australia and New Zealand by British colonists?
Ta moko
Whare puni homes
English language
Rock Art
What physical land form is shown on this map?
Aurora Borealis
Great Barrier Reef
Statue of Liberty
Ayers Rock
Which country best fits the description?
Vanuatu
Austrailia
New Zealand
Fiji
How does the Australian outback influence the pattern of human settlements in the region?
The outback is the agricultural center of Australia.
The outback is lightly populated with few towns.
The outback is the home of most major Australian cities.
The outback is rich in natural resources that attract major industries.
One way that people living in Oceania have adapted to the environment includes —
Fishing
hunting large animals
underground shelters
salt water for irrigation
Many aboriginal communities seek to meet basic needs of all their members by sharing food and labor. This type of economy is best described as —
command
free market
socialist
tradtional
