Worksheetsjapan koreas Q3U3 review
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 28mins
Traditional Japanese religious philosophy focusing on spirit and ancestor worship is known as
Taoism
Shintoism
Confucianism
Buddhism
Confucianism
Which of these is inaccurate regarding the Bushido Code?
the code of the samurai
emphasized the conquering of enemies
emphasized doing the right thing at all times
emphasized loyalty to daimyo, honor, martial arts skills
Powerful military generals who controlled Japan in the name of the Emperor during the dynastic cycle were known as
samurai
shoguns
daimyo
Shintos
Bushidos
Japan first used a centralized government like China with an emperor as leader and eventually switched to Shoguns and Samurais as leaders. This resembled
Taoism in China
Feudalism in Europe
Communism in North Korea
Confucianism in China
Which of the following would be a quote said by a Samurai following the Bushido Code?
It is my responsibility to help the less fortunate and live my life with integrity.
It is okay to run from a fight if it will cost you your life.
Take care of your own needs, so you are better able to take care of others.
Never disobey the emperor even if he is corrupt.
Who was Commadore Matthew C. Perry?
US President during World War 2
Us general during World War 2
US Naval Officer who sailed to Tokyo to force Japan to open itself to foreign trading
Japanese leader during the Meiji Restoration
One factor that accounted for Chinese influence on traditional Japanese culture was the . . .
annexation of Japan into the Chinese Empire
continuous warfare between the countries
refusal of Western nations to trade with Japan
geographic location of the countries
Which of these are ways that Ancient China influenced Ancient Japan?
Absolute fuedal monarchy, dynastic cycle, popularity of Buddhism
democracy, popularity of Christianity in Japan, and silk production
popularity of Shintoism in Japan
all of these are ways that Ancient China influenced the culture of Ancient Japan
Samurai were
Korean warriors who fought for the shoguns and emperor.
Korean military generals who controlled land and ruled in the namep of the emporer.
Japanese warriors who took an oath to live by the Bushido code.
Japanese military generals who took an oath to live by the Bushido code.
Which of these statements is true concerning the physical geography Japan, North Korea, and South Korea?
North Korea is located on a peninsula in East Asia, while Japan and South Korea are archipelagos closer to the equator.
Japan is an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean while North and South Korea are located on a peninsula in East Asia.
Tokyo, Japan and Seoul, South Korea have a much higher population density than Pyongyang, North Korea.
North Korea is much more modernized and industrialized than either Japan or South Korea.
The Ring of Fire, an area known for tectonic activity, earthquakes, and eruptions, is located under the Pacific Ocean.
True
False
Which of these is accurate?
Typhoons are tropical storms that form in the Pacific Ocean
Typhoons are tropical storms that form in the Atlantic Ocean
Hurricanes are tropical storms that form in the Pacific Ocean
Hurricanes are tropical storms form in the Atlantic Ocean
With 4 times the population within the land area of California, Japan has a
low population density
high population density
lot of area for farming
a lot of tall buildings and underground infrastructure
_______________ were the lowest social class in Imperial Japan
Merchants
Peasants
Farmers
Nobles
Why did Japan invade Manchurian China in 1931?
The area was originally a Japanese territory
The Japanese government admired Manchurian technological advances
There were interested in the land and natural resources available
The Manchurians wanted to be a part of Japan's empire
It would allow for Japan to have access to new markets to sell products
Which of these are results of the Meiji Resotration?
ruling power was given back to Emperor Meiji
Japan began the process of modernization/industrialization
Ruling power was stripped from Emperor Meiji and given to the shogun
New railroads, banking systems, education systems that modeled the US were established
Which of these was not a goal of the Meiji Restoration?
industrialization
establishment of a constitution to protect rights of citizens
expansion of the empire
anarchy and no government rule
Which cities were impacted by nuclear weapons during World War 2
Nagasaki
Hiroshima
Tokyo
Pearl HArbor
Japan
How did the US become involved in World War 2?
Japanese attack on Hiroshima
Invasion of the Korean Peninsula
Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
Japanese attack on New York and Washington DC
Emperor Hirohito was
the leader of Japan during World War 2
the leader of North Korea during the Korean War
the US NAval Officer who encouraged Japan to open itself to foreign trade
President of the US during World War 2
Franklin D. Rosevelt was
the leader of Japan during World War 2
the US President who sent MAtthew Perry to Japan
the US President during the World War 2 attack on Pearl Harbor
a US military general during World War 2 and the Korean War
the US President who decided to utilize the atomic bomb in orld War 2 and the Korean War
Kim Jong Un is
the leader of North Korea
the leader of South Korea
a US general during World War 2 and the Korean War
Commodore Matthew C Perry was
a US Naval officer sent to encourage Japan to participate in foreign trading
a character on the show 'Friends'
the US President during World War 2
a US general during World War 2 and the Korean War
What type of government and economic style does Japan utilize today?
absolute monarchy/free market
constitutional monarchy/free market
communist/command ecoonomy
dictatorship/command economy
What is misleading about the 'Demoratic People's Republic of Korea'?
It is not a democracy; it is a totalitarian dictatorship
It is a theocracy
Nothing, the name describes the country accurately
An example of Japanese culture would be
kimchi as the national dish
wearing a kimono for celebrations
practicing Confucianism or Christianity
practicing Shintoism
Which statements most accurately describe the governments of Japan and North Korea?
Japan has a constitutional monarchy and North Korea has a dictatorship
Japan has a dictatorship and North Korea has a constitutional monarchy.
Japan uses strong censorship while North Korea allows freedom of speech.
Japan allows for freedom of speech while North Korea uses strong censorship of citizens.
Where is the "demilitarized zone?'
Between Japan and the Korean Peninsula
Between Japan and China
Between the Korean Peninsula and China
Between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea Korea
Manufacturing and trading are key to the economic success of Japan and South Korea. Which of the following items help Japan and South Korea to maintain a high gross gross domestic product?
cars, radios, cell phones, video games
cars, computers, oil, silk
cars, rice, corn, kimchi
cars, toothpaste, cheese, mustard
How has Japan’s government shifted since WW2?
Power shifted from President to Daimyo
Power shifted from Samurai to Shogun to President
Power shifted from Emperor to Parliament to Shogun
Power shifted from Emperor to elected legislature and prime minister
What is one reason why many people in Korea support reunification?
They are afraid of attack from Japan
They want to have the largest country in the world
They want to all be controlled by a dictator
They believe that all Koreans share a common history and culture
How is Japan’s government different than China and North Korea's governments today?
Japan has freely elected leaders
Japan has a Theocracy
No difference, they’re all the same
Japan doesn’t have an emperor
Japan has an absolute monarchy
What factors have helped Japan and South Korea develop a strong economy and relatively high GDP?
Collectivized farming, Communism
Wood carving, Painting
Farming products,
China being a valuable trade partner
USA being an ally and strong manufacturing and a trade surplus
After WWII North Korea formed a government with the help of ______________ as a part of the Cold War conflict?
Soviet Russia
France
USA
Germany
China
After WWII South Korea formed a government with the help of ______________ as part of the overall Cold War conflict?
Soviet Union/Russia
USA
Japan
China
The United States retaliated for the attack and ended World War 2 by dropping Atomic Bombs on the Japanese cities of
Osaka and Haiku
Nagasaki and Honshu
Nagasaki and Hiroshima
Hiroshima and Seoul
Kim Jong Un, Kim II Sung and Kim Jong Il have all ruled ___________ as communist dictators.
North Korea
South Korea
the Korean Peninsula
China
Which of these is NOT a part of South Korean culture?
Celebrating Easter
Reading the Quran
Following the 8 Fold Path
reading the Bible
Which of these is something that Tokyo and Seoul have in common?
low Gross Domestic Product
high population density
poor infrastructure
low population density
Which statement BEST explains Japans motivation for controlling the Pacific during WWII?
They were afraid of attack from India and Thailand
They aligned with Nazi Germany and Italy and wanted to expand their empire Asia
They wanted to launch an attack on Europe to eventually take over the USA
They wanted to control the fishing trade with the USA
In the 1950s, the _________ resulted in the buildup of the demilitarized zone as a part of the Cold War conflict which proved to be very costly for the USA and Russia
Korean War
Sino Japanese War
Russo Japanese War
Vietnam War
What inferences can be made about the economic challenges reunification poses for South Korea?
The standard of living for people living in the South would be better than people living in the North
The standard of living for people living in the North would be better than people living in the South
People living in the North currently make more money than people living in the South
People living in the South would want to move to the North to have a higher standard of living
Which of these would not be an issue to Korean reunification?
deciding on a language to use
governing style utilized
economic system utilized
kimchi as the national dish
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the United States and North Korea?
Both countries try to maintain peace while disagreeing on style of government, economy, and human rights
They mainly rely on each other for economic reasons
Both are members of the international group NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) and work together
They are allies who protect and support each other
Why did the United States help Japan rebuild following the end of WWII?
allies in the Cold War
to gain access to military bases in SE Asia and the Pacific
to promote economic prosperity through trade
all of these are reasons for USA assistance
Which of these is true concerning the Korean War?
South Korea maintained its independence
North Korea reunited the Korean Peninsula
The Korean War is a part of the global Cold War
The demilitarized zone was established at 38 degrees North latitude
The USA supported North Korea while Soviet Russia supported South Korea
Who was the President of the USA during most of World War 2
John F. Kennedy
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Matthew C. Perry
Douglas McArthur
Who was the leader of the Japanese during World War 2?
Emperor Hirohito
Kim Jong Il
Kim Il Sung
Kim Jong Un
In which countries are freedoms and rights heavily restricted?
China
Japan
the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
the Republic of Korea
Which of these is not a change that occured in Japan due to the Meiji Restoration?
new communication systems
updated transportation systems
new banking system
establishment of an absolute monarchy
new educational system
