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East Asia Test Review

Total questions: 44

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In both ancient China and Japan, rulers were called

a)

kings

b)

pharaohs

c)

czars

d)

emperors

2.

The first emperor of all China and the man credited with beginning the Great Wall and ordering the Terra Cotta Army to be crafted was..

a)

Qin ("chin") Shih Huangdi

b)

Mao Zedong

c)

Jackie Chan

d)

Kim Jong Un

3.

Trade pathway connecting Ancient China to the outside world including Europe, North, Africa, and the Middle East...

a)

Trans-Siberian Railroad

b)

Silk Road

c)

Cotton Highway

d)

Trade Route

4.

Before and after WW2, two groups in China fought to control the nation's government. Which two groups argued over control of China?

a)

Communists and Nationalists

b)

Buddhists and Muslims

c)

North and South Koreans

d)

Emperors and Samurai

5.

Who led the Communist Revolution in China and later ordered disastrous programs like the "Great Leap Forward" which led to the deaths of millions?

a)

Joseph Stalin

b)

Adolf Hitler

c)

"Chairman" Mao Zedong

d)

Kim Il Sung

6.

When the Nationalist army lost in the Communist Revolution, to what location did those who could escape flee?

a)

Japan

b)

South Korea

c)

Mongolia

d)

Taiwan

7.

Which island city was owned by Great Britain for over 100 years until it was returned to the control of China in the late 1990s?

a)

Hong Kong

b)

Beijing

c)

London

d)

Taipei

8.

After the Communist Revolution in China, who took control of the land, businesses, and systems of education across the land?

a)

the emperor

b)

the samurai

c)

the government

d)

free and private citizens

9.

Describe China's population today.

a)

It has one of the smallest populations in the world.

b)

It is about average.

c)

It has the third largest population.

d)

It has the largest population of any country on Earth.

10.

China is currently a Communist country.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

The most common job in China today is still...

a)

taxi driving

b)

fireworks making

c)

farming

d)

serving in the army

12.

In China, the government has maintained ___ control over the lives of its citizens.

a)

strict

b)

little

13.

The "Great Firewall of China" is a way of describing the tight control the government has held over the...

a)

roads

b)

rivers

c)

internet

d)

deserts

14.

Urbanization means more people are moving to

a)

the countryside (rural areas)

b)

cities (urban areas)

15.

The growth and spread of deserts (often caused by the removal of trees or overgrazing of grasses by animals) is called

a)

forestation

b)

desertification

c)

drought

d)

tsunamis

16.

One response of China to the growth of its deserts has been the planting of trees in an effort called the

a)

"Great Green Wall"

b)

Great Firewall

c)

Great Wall

d)

Wall Wall Wall

17.

Air pollution has been a significant problem in modern China. One way to combat this problem is through the use of...

a)

Clean and renewable energy sources (water, air, solar)

b)

fossil fuels

c)

oil

d)

natural gas and coal

18.

Unlike its government, modern China's economy is...

a)

purely Communist

b)

purely a free market system (Capitalist)

c)

mixed

d)

non-existent

19.

In China, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism are known as ...

a)

forbidden ways

b)

The Three Ways

c)

the same thing

d)

types of governments

20.

Which traditional religion in China follows the Four Noble Truths and seeks to end suffering?

a)

Taoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Buddhism

21.

Who started Buddhism?

a)

Siddhartha Gautama

b)

Confucius

c)

Lao Tzu

d)

Muhammad

22.

Which traditional Chinese philosophy/religion encourages order, respect, and obedience within the Five Relationships?

a)

Taoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Buddhism

23.

Which of these is NOT one of the Five Relationships in Confucianism?

a)

husband to wife

b)

parent to child

c)

older sibling to younger

d)

friend to friend

e)

mankind to nature

24.

Which of these is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism?

a)

To live is to suffer

b)

Suffering is caused by desire

c)

To end suffering, end desire

d)

To end desire, follow the 8 Fold Path (right actions, beliefs, etc...)

e)

Visit Mecca once in a lifetime

25.

Who is credited with starting the traditional Chinese religion of Taoism?

a)

Lao Tzu

b)

Siddhartha Gautama

c)

Confucius

26.

Keeping balance in life and harmony with nature is a main teaching in which traditional Chinese religion?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Taoism

27.

The Yin-Yang symbol is typically related to which religion focused on balance and harmony with nature?

a)

Taoism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Confucianism

28.

Which of these is a common type of Buddhism?

a)

Theravada only

b)

Mahayana only

c)

Both Theravada and Mahayana

d)

None of these

29.

Traditional Buddhism in which there is only one Buddha who is viewed as a teacher (not a god) is called...

a)

Theravada

b)

Mahayana

30.

The form of Buddhism that migrated to East Asia and teaches there are many Buddhas who are like gods is called

a)

Theravada

b)

Mahayaha

31.

Buddhists seek to reach a state of peace and nonexistence called...

a)

Nirvana

b)

Paradise

c)

Heaven

d)

Candyland

32.

The area surrounding the Pacific Tectonic Plate with frequent volcanoes and earthquakes is called...

a)

The Ring of Fire

b)

The Great Wall of Fire

c)

Tsunamiland

d)

Bermuda Triangle

33.

A traditional Mongolian circular, felt tent is called a ...

a)

house

b)

cabin

c)

teepee

d)

ger

34.

A spicy, pickled cabbage in the Koreas is called

a)

kimchi

b)

sushi

c)

ramen

35.

Food often associated with Japan including specially prepared rice, fish (often raw), along with seaweed and other ingredients

a)

kimchi

b)

stirfry

c)

sushi

36.

A traditional Japanese form of poetry with a 5/7/5 syllable structure

a)

Limerick

b)

Haiku

c)

Hanbok

37.

Traditional Korean dress

a)

Hanbok

b)

Haiku

c)

Kimono

38.

Traditional Japanese robe

a)

Hanbok

b)

Kimono

c)

Kimchi

39.

Which country dropped bombs on the Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii during WW2?

a)

Japan

b)

North Korea

c)

China

d)

Taiwan

40.

Which nation has a strict dictatorship ruled by the Kim family and does not allow its people to travel freely, access the internet, or know much about the outside world?

a)

South Korea

b)

China

c)

Mongolia

d)

North Korea

41.

The Korean War was one part of which larger conflict?

a)

Cold War

b)

Russian Revolution

c)

WW II

d)

Chinese Cultural Revolution

42.

The border between North and South Korea is called the...

a)

DMZ

b)

BBC

c)

ABC

d)

CBS

43.

The United States is currently strong allies (friends) with which of these countries?

a)

South Korea

b)

Taiwan

c)

Japan

d)

All (Taiwan, Japan, South Korea)

e)

None of these

44.

Which of these ways of thinking is unique to North Korea (and required!) and teaches that Korean culture is supreme?

a)

Juche

b)

Buddhism

c)

Confucianism

d)

Taoism