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Unit 6 South and East Asia

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The area of the Pacific Ocean where tectonic activity is very high is called what?

a)

Ring of Death

b)

Ring of Lava

c)

Ring of Pangaea

d)

Ring of Fire

2.

Who founded Buddhism?

a)

Siddhartha Gautama

b)

Mohandas Gandhi

c)

Genghis Khan

d)

Kim Jung Il

3.

Which one is NOT a Noble Truth of Buddhism?

a)

All life is suffering

b)

Suffering will end when we stop desiring

c)

Desires causes suffering

d)

Desiring will end if we read the Bible

4.

Why did Japan annex and invade other territories before and during World War II?

a)

To gain access to trade routes.

b)

To gain access to natural resources not found in Japan.

c)

To spread Shintoism, Japan’s native religion.

5.

What happened to the Korean Peninsula after World War II?

a)

The Korean people elected the Kim family to rule over the entire peninsula.

b)

The peninsula was divided into two countries along the 38th parallel with a democratic government in the north and a communist government in the south.

c)

The peninsula was divided into two countries along the 38th parallel with a communist government in the north and a democratic government in the south.

6.

What started the Korean War?

a)

South Korea invaded North Korea

b)

China invaded the Korean Peninsula

c)

North Korea invaded South Korea

7.

Which sentence about the Korean War is correct?

a)

The United States allied with the South Koreans and fought against the North Koreans and their allies the Chinese.

b)

China allied with the South Koreans and fought against the North Koreans and their allies the Americans

c)

The United States allied with the Chinese and fought against the North Koreans and South Koreans.

8.

What was the final result of the Korean War?

a)

Fighting was only allowed in a militarized zone between the two countries.

b)

A demilitarized zone was created where each countries is allowed to keep troops and weapons.

c)

A demilitarized zone was created as a buffer between the two countries where no military is allowed.

9.

What is the purpose of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty?

a)

It tries to stop the spread of peaceful nuclear technology.

b)

It tries to stop the spread of nuclear weapons.

c)

It gives countries that have democratic governments access to technology to make nuclear weapons.

10.

What country left the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in 2003?

a)

Japan

b)

North Korea

c)

South Korea

11.

What is unique about Hinduism?

a)

That Brahman is one Spirit that all things are part of.

b)

That there is one God and no others.

c)

That when people die they go to heaven.

12.

Which statement about Dharma, Karma, and Reincarnation is correct?

a)

Dharma is the duty of each person and Karma is the positive or negative force that comes from doing or not doing one's dharma. Karma affects the kind of reincarnation (rebirth) one has.

b)

Karma is the duty of each person and Dharma is the positive or negative force that comes from doing or not doing one's karma. Dharma affects the kind of reincarnation (rebirth) one has.

c)

Reincarnation is the duty of each person and Karma is the positive or negative force that comes from doing or not doing one's reincarnation. Karma affects the kind of dharma (rebirth) one has.

13.

What is unique about Buddhism?

a)

Buddhism is monotheistic.

b)

Buddhism does not involve the worship of any gods.

c)

Buddhism does involve the worship of any gods.

14.

Who is the person responsible for ending Japanese isolation?

a)

Matthew C. Perry

b)

Marco Polo

c)

James Cook

d)

Kim Jong III

15.

What group in feudal Japan were bound by a code of honor to serve their Emperor or Daimyo?

a)

Samurai

b)

Peasants

c)

Shoguns

d)

Chonin

16.

The atomic bombs used on Japan in 1945 were dropped on which of the following cities?

a)

Kyoto and Tokyo

b)

Nagasaki and Tokyo

c)

Hiroshima and Tokyo

d)

Hiroshima and Nagasaki

17.

How do the Middle East and South Asia compare in regard to religion?

a)

The Middle East was the birthplace of Buddhism and Hinduism and South Asia was the birthplace of the three great monotheistic faiths.

b)

The Middle East was the three great monotheistic faiths and South Asia was the birthplace of Buddhism and Hinduism.

c)

Monotheism originated in South Asia and spread to the Middle East.