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WorksheetsAsia Since 1945
Total questions: 77
Worksheet time: 30mins
What do all of the men featured in this poster have in common?
they were all dictators
they were all democrats
they were all socialists
they were all capitalists
Why was the event represented in the photograph significant?
it demonstrated that Communist Party would violently suppress democratic reforms in China
it motivated the Indian people to unite in opposition to the British
it led to the Communist Party gaining power in China
the Red Guard attacked teachers all over China
This cartoon most likely represents what historical event in China?
the failure of Deng Xiaoping's Four Modernizations
the failure of China's "One Country, Two Systems" policy
the effects of the Tiananmen Square protests
the large famine that resulted from Mao Zedong's Great Leap Forward
This photograph shows which historical event?
the Tiananmen Square Incident
the Chinese Civil War
The Amritsar Massacre
the Cultural Revolution
"One Country, Two Systems" refers to the Chinese government's...
special arrangement for respecting Buddhist religious practices in Tibet
acceptance of Taiwan's right to political independence
legal protections of civil rights for Uyghurs
special arrangement that recognizes right to democratic self-government within Hong Kong
Within the last ten years, why have residents of Hong Kong been protesting?
The Chinese government has annexed Taiwan
The Chinese government has been rolling back its "One Country, Two Systems" policy
The Chinese government has imposed its "one child policy" on Hong Kong
The Chinese government has withdrawn from Hong Kong
Who was the leader of the Chinese Communist Party?
Xia Ping
Mao Zedong
Deng Xiaoping
Emperor Hiroto
What was the name of the army of young people the Communist Party used to enforce the policies in the 1960s?
Red Guard
Red Army
Red Tide
Red Wave
Deng Xiaoping became the new leader of China after Mao Zedong. Which of these reforms did he NOT choose to help increase the Chinese economy?
farmers could own their land
private businesses
trade with foreign countries that were not Communist
government no longer controlled the media
Prior to the Nationalist Party took over China's government, China was ruled by
the people
dictators
presidents
dynasties and emperors
All citizens of China during the Cultural Revolution were required to memorize and carry with them
Mao's Little Instruction Book
Mao's Letter to the People
Mao's Little Red Book
Mao's How to be a Communist Book
Did Communism end with the death of Mao Zedong in 1976?
Yes
No
The Communist Party's idea of joining small farms into larger farms was known as
collectivization
industrialization
politicizing
ownership
Which development took place in China under Mao Zedong?
The family became the dominant force in society.
The Four Modernizations became the basis for economic reform.
The people adopted the practice of ancestor worship
Communist teachings became required learning in all schools and universities.
What did the Communist party promise to bring to China?
More freedom of speech
Freedom of religion
Food to the poor and more wealth to all Chinese, and land reforms
More personal freedoms
What was the biggest consequence of the Great Leap Forward?
Famine, 20+ million people died
The economy was boosted
China became a player in the international setting
Chinese citizens were given more freedoms.
By the late 1970s in China, the growing size of its population influenced the government’s decision to
encourage people to migrate to other countries
force families to work on communes
engage in wars to gain territory
institute a one-child policy
Which country was China’s key ally throughout the mid-1900s
Japan
India
The U.K.
Soviet Union
In China there was a time when Mao wanted to eliminate anyone that criticized his government. What is this time called?
Long March
The Middle Way
The Great Leap Forward
The Cultural Revolution
Why was Chiang Kai-shek able to "focus on economic growth with no worries about a Communist invasion"?
Taiwan enjoyed American military protection
Taiwan signed a peace treaty with Communist China
Taiwan had nuclear weapons
Taiwan formed a military alliance with the Soviet Union
What FOUR countries are "sometimes called the 'Asian tigers" for imitating Japan's successful industrial society?
South Korea
Taiwan
Singapore
Hong Kong
South Vietnam
Which of these car brands does NOT originate in Japan or the Asian Tigers?
Honda
Toyota
Chevrolet
Nissan
Which of these does NOT describe Singapore?
It is a former British colony & briefly part of Malaysia
It developed a free-market economy based on banking, shipbuilding, oil refineries, & electronics.
Its political system is authoritarian and does not give its citizens much freedoms.
It is one of the poorest countries in the world with a strong military.
"In August 1945, Japan was in ruins, and a foreign army occupied its land." What foreign power occupied Japan from 1945-1952?
Soviet Union
United States
Communist China
Nazi Germany
Think back to both post-war Japan and the Asian Tigers. What role did their governments play in their economic growth during the Cold War?
A strong role, centrally planning the economy (like Communism)
An active role, described as "state capitalism"
An absent role, allowing free markets to determine prices & wages
Hong Kong was a British colony until 1997, when it was returned to China. What did the Communist government of China promise for Hong Kong?
50 years of economic freedom & capitalism
that Hong Kong could elect its own leaders forever
to invest $10 billion in Hong Kong schools
to protect Hong Kong from foreign invasion
North Korea has a free and open internet
True
False
Which Korea is a democracy
North Korea
South Korea
Who is Singapore's first Prime Minister?
Lee Kuan Yow
Lee Kian Yew
Lee Kuan Yew
Lee Kaun You
Which Korea is a Dictatorship
North Korea
South korea
The USA supported South Korea during the Korean War.
True
False
Which one is the ruling party in Singapore?
People's Action Party
Worker's Party
National Solidarity Party
Reform Party
How do you gain leadership in North korea
By a vote but it is for a fixed party
The leadership is passed down from the family
How could Japan be describe immediately after WWII?
devastated with widespread destruction
powerful with newly gained territory
economically powerful with a weak military
strong military strength with a weak economy
What was the role of the Emperor in the new government of Japan after WWII?
Symbolic Figurehead (Head of State)
Head of Government
Autocratic Dictator
Removed from all involvement
How could the relationship between the United States and Japan be described after WWII?
strong relationship economically, politically, and militarily
weak relationship economically, politically, and militarily
strong economic relationship but at odds militarily
weak economic relationship but strong political and military relationship
Who was General Douglas MacArthur
US Military Officer in charge of rebuilding Japan after WWII
US Military Officer responsible for the surrender of the Nazis
British military officer in charge of repairing relations between US and Japan
Russian military officer responsible for planning Japanese reparations to China
What form of government did General MacArthur establish for Japan after WWII?
Constitutional Monarchy (Parliamentary Democracy)
Presidential Democracy
Absolute Monarchy
Communist Oligarchy
What form of capital punishment does Singapore use to curb crime?
water-boarding
caning
public scolding
firing squad
What lead to the surrender of Japan and the end of WWII in the Pacific?
US dropped atomic bombs on 2 Japanese cities.
Russia defeated the Japanese in North Korea.
Japan dropped atomic bombs on Pearl Harbor Naval base.
United States agreed to help rebuild Japan
What two cities did the US drop the atomic bombs on?
Tokyo and Okinawa
Seoul and Taiwan
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Valdosta and Hahira
What are some of the rights the Japanese people received under the new constitution? Check all that apply.
Right to vote
Freedom of religion
Free speech and freedom of assembly
Equal education
Which of the following is one of the Asian Tigers?
Japan
Singapore
India
China
Which Asian Tiger is known for its significant port and trade activities?
Taiwan
Singapore
South Korea
Hong Kong
Which of the following best describes Singapore’s economic model?
Command economy
Mixed economy with strong government intervention
Purely agricultural economy
Closed economy
What was a key factor in Hong Kong’s economic success during the 20th century?
Heavy reliance on agriculture
Free-market policies and low taxes
Isolation from global trade
State ownership of all businesses
How did South Korea’s chaebols contribute to its technological advancement?
By focusing on small-scale farming
By investing in large-scale industrial and technological projects
By avoiding international markets
By limiting research and development
Which event marked the end of British rule in Hong Kong?
1949 Chinese Revolution
1997 Handover to China
1965 Independence
1988 Democratic Reforms
Which Asian Tiger experienced rapid industrialization under the leadership of Park Chung-hee?
Taiwan
Singapore
South Korea
Hong Kong
Analyze how Singapore’s geographic location contributed to its economic growth.
It isolated Singapore from trade routes
It made Singapore a key global shipping hub
It limited access to resources
It caused frequent natural disasters
Which of the following best describes the economic transformation of South Korea from the 1960s to the 1990s?
From agriculture to high-tech industry
From oil production to tourism
From mining to fishing
From textiles to agriculture
What is the main language spoken in Taiwan?
Korean
Mandarin Chinese
English
Japanese
Which Asian Tiger is an island city-state?
Hong Kong
Singapore
South Korea
Taiwan
True or false: Singapore's prosperity is as a result of their many natural resources.
True
False
What was Taiwan called in 1949?
Taiwanese State
People's Republic of China
Republic of China
Eastern China
Why might countries like the United States refuse to recognize Taiwan as a sovereign nation?
Taiwan lacks economic development
To maintain diplomatic relations with China
Because Taiwan is geographically insignificant
Due to military threats from Taiwan
Why might Hong Kong's future after 2047 be complex?
Lack of economic resources
Potential loss of special administrative status
Insufficient population
Limited international connections
