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East and Southeast Asia Part1

Total questions: 44

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Tsunamis are created by

a)

a full moon

b)

a large undersea earthquake

c)

a huge storm at sea

d)

a volcanic eruption

2.

The Samurai were trained

a)

politicians

b)

warriors

c)

craftsmen

d)

boat captains

3.

Who invented the following?


Fireworks

Gun powder

Paper

Acupuncture

a)

Chinese

b)

Japanese

c)

Vietnamese

d)

Koreans

4.

China - what form of government?

a)

communism

b)

monarchy

c)

democracy

d)

anarchy

5.

Sport introduced to Japan by the USA; has become a major part of Japanese culture

a)

baseball

b)

basketball

c)

soccer

d)

tennis

6.

True or False? North Koreans are usually aware of what is going on outside of their country.

a)

True

b)

False

7.
What is a system of beliefs and traditions that are reflected in many East Asian cultures that people show a strong respect for elders and ancestors?
a)
United Nations Declaration of Human Rights
b)
Confucianism
c)
Silk Route
d)
East Asia
8.

If the epicenter of an earthquake occurs in the ocean, what might happen?

a)

lots of fish will die

b)

a tsunami

c)

Aquaman's house will be destroyed

d)

it will stop a monsoon

9.

What is the geographic feature that has created thousands of volcanoes and islands?

a)

Lord of the Rings

b)

Ring of Fire

c)

Global Warming

d)

Zeus and his bolts of lightning

10.
The country highlighted above is...
a)
Japan
b)
South Korea
c)
Philippines
d)
Russia
11.
The country highlighted above is...
a)
Mongolia
b)
China
c)
India
d)
Russia
12.

The country highlighted above is...

a)

Mongolia

b)

China

c)

India

d)

Russia

13.

The country highlighted above is...

a)

Thailand

b)

India

c)

Russia

d)

Japan

14.

World War II ended when-----

a)

The atomic bomb was dropped

b)

Hitler was caputred

c)

communism spread around the world

d)

a typhoon destroyed Japan

15.

Manufacturing is the main industry in East and Southeast Asia because------

a)

Of recent genocide

b)

Labor is so cheap

c)

The Korean War

d)

Genghis Khan

16.

One way that the Russian, Chinese, and U.S. governments function similarly is by----

a)

controlling all newspapers and radio

b)

owning oil and gas industries

c)

having 3 branches of government

d)

holding elections every 10 years

17.

What natural barrier (physical feature) separates China from not only Nepal, but also India?

a)

Atlantic Ocean

b)

Pacific Ocean

c)

Rocky Mountains

d)

Himalaya Mountains

18.

The Great Wall of China was built primarily to-----

a)

Help with terrace farms

b)

Support the Space Race

c)

Keep out foreign invaders

d)

be a home to emperors

19.

A majority of China's population lives in the east, because-----

a)

People prefer to be closer to Europe

b)

Of deserts and mountains in the west

c)

The government wants protection from Japan

d)

People are scared of the Mongols

20.

Common East and Southeast Asian art forms include----

a)

Ballet, painting, and futbol

b)

Football, poetry, and tattooing

c)

Martial arts, origami, and calligraphy

d)

Reggae music, salsa dancing, and myths

21.

A majority of people who live in the Philippines are Catholic due to ---------

a)

The Vietnam War

b)

Genghis Khan

c)

The Korean War

d)

Spanish colonization

22.
This religion originated in India and follows the teachings of one man.
a)
Islam
b)
Buddhism 
c)
Judaism
d)
Shintoism
23.
This philosophy is the foundation of modern Chinese culture.
a)
Islam
b)
Hinduism
c)
Christianity 
d)
Confucianism
24.
Which of these religions is monotheistic? 
a)
Hinduism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Hinduism
d)
Islam
25.
This religion follows the teachings of Muhammad.
a)
Christianity
b)
Judaism
c)
Nazi
d)
Islam
26.
The Golden Rule is part of which philosophy?
a)
Confuciansim
b)
Islam
c)
Christianity
d)
Judaism
27.
Confucius is considered the founder of which religion? 
a)
Hinduisim
b)
Buddhism
c)
Islam 
d)
Confucianism
28.
What country is this?
a)
China
b)
North Korea
c)
South Korea
d)
Japan
29.

Which of the following describes an ethnic group

a)

people who like to grow food

b)

people who share the same religious beliefs

c)

people with a shared language, traditions, culture

d)

people who are interested in the same topics

30.

Which country has a government that determines what is produced and determines how much goods and services are sold, it is located in the easter Hemisphere?

a)

United States

b)

Australia

c)

Japan

d)

North Korea

31.

Students gathered together in Tiananmen Square calling for democracy, free speech, and a free press in China. The students marched peacefully and eventually thousands of people joined them. By the end of May more than one million people had gathered to march and hold vigils.

Which of the following shows how Chinese citizens try to change their government by participating in the above-----------?

a)

an election

b)

a protest

c)

a civil war

d)

a genocide

32.

What would have caused the bulleted list?

a)

Tornado

b)

Dust Storm

c)

Tsunami

d)

Blizzard

33.

The beliefs and values shown are important in -

a)

a traditional economy

b)

Confucianism

c)

sumo wrestling

d)

the Vietnam War

34.

One way that the Russian, Chinese, and U.S. governments function similarly is by -

a)

having 3 branches of government

b)

controlling all newspapers and radio

c)

holding elections every 10 years

d)

owning oil and gas industries

35.

Which speaker most likely represents a Chinese student?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

36.

What allowed for trade and cultural diffusion? 

a)

Silk Road

b)

Great Wall of China

c)

Provinces

d)

Nam Viet

37.

Which of the following represents the Pacific Ocean?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

38.

The box above supports why China’s government is considered to be -

a)

communist

b)

a constitutional monarchy

c)

a republic

d)

free enterprise

39.

What does the bulleted list above show about East and Southeast Asia? 

a)

forms of martial arts

b)

major holidays

c)

common religions

d)

popular K-pop band

40.

Who best represents “Group 2?”

a)

North Korea

b)

The United States

c)

Australia

d)

Canada

41.

 Common East and Southeast Asian art forms include -

a)

reggae music, salsa dancing, and myths

b)

football, poetry, and tattooing

c)

martial arts, origami, and calligraphy

d)

ballet, painting, and fútbol

42.

What was the main purpose of the items in the picture above?

a)

Attract tourists to see the Great Wall

b)

Protect the Chinese emperor in his afterlife

c)

Show the world the talent of Chinese artists

d)

Stop typhoons, earthquakes, and tsunamis

43.

The political cartoon supports that the Chinese government -

a)

wants people to spend more time on the Internet

b)

dislikes when students use Wikipedia

c)

uses the Internet to attract visitors

d)

monitors content and limits Internet access

44.

 A majority of people who live in the Philippines are Catholic due to -

a)

the Vietnam War

b)

the Korean War

c)

Genghis Khan

d)

Spanish colonization