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WorksheetsMonsoon Asia
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 27mins
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People can own a store in China because the country now has a _____ economy.
mixed
command
market
Before 1978, China's economy was a _______ economy.
command
market
mixed
Showing respect is a cultural trait in....
most Asian countries.
the United States.
southern China only.
The population of Japan is...
not very diverse.
very small.
the biggest in the world.
Gunpowder was invented in...
China
Texas
Sri Lanka
Europe
To help them get from place to place, the Chinese invented the...
compass
horse
automobile
Ford Focus
Saudi Arabia is ruled by a king. This means that Saudi citizens cannot...
vote for their leaders.
get the jobs they want.
attend school in their communities.
leave the country for a vacation.
Indian citizens can vote for their leaders because India's government is a(n)....
democracy.
dictatorship.
monarchy.
oligarchy.
Chinese citizens cannot vote for their leaders because China has a(n) __________ government.
communist
limited
monarchy
anarchist
This poster is promoting China's....
One-Child Policy.
entry into the 1986 Olympics.
new Communist government.
fashion choices for men and women.
The population of China has more men than women because...
the One-Child policy caused parents to prefer boys over girls.
more boys than girls are born in China every day.
men are much safer than women so they live longer.
In a mixed economy, prices and ownership are determined by....
both the public and private sector.
the public sector (government) only.
the private sector (citizens) only.
In a command economy, prices and ownership are determined by....
both the public and private sector.
the public sector (government) only.
the private sector (citizens) only.
Followers of the Eight Fold Path are practicing the _______ religion.
Buddhist
Hindu
Christian
Muslim
The teachings of ________ instruct believers to follow the Eight Fold Path.
Siddartha Guatama (Buddha)
John Denver
Lil Nas X
Walt Disney
Under the Caste System in India, the caste you are born into...
is the caste you will always be in.
can be changed if you donate money.
What is the only way a Hindu could become a member of the Brahmin Caste?
They were born into the caste.
They watched the movie Castaway.
They broke their leg and had it put into a caste.
They were caste as the lead role in the school play.
Which country was NOT once a colony of Great Britain?
Spain
India
Canada
Australia
Gandhi was a leader from ________ who opposed the British rule of his country.
India
China
Vietnam
North Korea
When India gained its independence from Britain its government became a....
democracy.
dictatorship.
monarchy.
Unlike American citizens, Chinese citizens do not have the right to...
freedom of speech.
get married.
buy items at the store.
join the military.
Unlike China, America allows its citizens to...
protest their government.
join the military.
have at least one child.
sell things online.
The popularity of Manga is an example of Japan to America...
cultural diffusion
cultural indifference
cultural misappropriation
cultural alignmet
Kim Jung Un is the Supreme Leader because North Korea has a(n) __________ government.
unlimited
limited
free
new
This cartoon illustrates how citizens of North Korea have ______ because of the unlimited government.
no rights
many rights
unlimited rights
too many rights
What caused the price of internationally traded goods to increase?
Scarce supply & high demand
Scarce supply & low demand
Unlimited supply & low demand
Unlimited supply & high demand
Which is greatly affected by the scarcity of an item that is used by many countries?
international trade
local climate
ocean temperatures
farm productivity
The eastern end of the Silk Road was in.....
Europe
Asia
Africa
North America
The western end of the Silk Road was in.....
Europe
Asia
Africa
North America
These traders followed the _______ while travelling between Asia and Europe.
Silk Road
Pacific Highway
Path of least resistance
Eight Fold Path
The Himalayas lie between which two countries?
India & China
Pakistan & India
Myanmar & Bangladesh
Bhutan & Iran
This picture of the Himalaya Mountains was taken from India. What country is on the other side of the mountains?
China
The United States
Germany
Myanmar
This picture of the Himalaya Mountains was taken from China. What country is on the other side of the mountains?
India
Great Britain
Mongolia
Japan
Because they live in ________, these kids likely have a lot of respect for their elders.
Japan
Madagascar
New Jersey
Sweden
Why do these Japanese kids have so much respect for their parents and their elders?
Because respect is part of their culture
Because they would not be served dinner if they didn't show respect
Because they get paid $50 for every day they are respectful
Because they don't want their parents to take away their PlayStation
Who is included in the "private sector"?
Citizens and business owners
Government officials, agencies, & schools
People who want to protect their privacy
Citizens and government workers
Who is included in the "public sector"?
Citizens and business owners
Government officials, agencies, & schools
People who want to protect their privacy
Citizens and government workers
What caused companies to abandon their factories in the United States and have their products made in other countries?
Cheaper labor in the other countries.
More expensive materials in the other countries.
Fewer resources in the other countries.
Better governments in the other countries.
Why would an American company want to have their products manufactured in another country?
They can save money by paying the new workers less
They can spend more money by paying themselves more
They can take advantage of the smarter workers in other countries
They can hire more workers to do dangerous jobs that Americans won't do
How did mountains impact trade before the Silk Road existed?
Mountains were a significant barrier to trade and communication.
Mountains helped to speed up trade and communication.
Mountains provided a place for traders to ski and snowboard during their trip.
Mountains contained lots of farmland that helped to keep the traders fed.
To be a priest in Hindu India, you would have to have....
been born into the Brahmin caste.
had four years of priest school.
paied your taxes for at least three years.
enough money to buy your way into the Brahmin caste.
Why is the Sudra caste associated with a person's feet?
Because the feet are the lowest part of the body.
Because the feet make you run and Sudras need to be fast.
Because Sudra's measure things in feet instead of meters.
Because the Sudra is the Hindi word for feet
How can North Korea have such expensive missiles if they are such poor country?
They overspend on their military.
They get free missiles from the United States.
They pay their workers well so they can build their missiles cheaply.
Kim Jung Un worked an extra job so he could afford the good missiles.
Why are there so many French-looking buildings in Vietnam?
The French colonized Vietnam until 1945.
Vietnam imported French buildings during the 1980s
Vietnam and France border eachother so they have similar architecture.
The buildings were brought to Vietnam along the Silk Road in 200 BC
Because the United States has a mixed economy, the government may have the power to...
keep companies from overcharging consumers for essential items.
take all of the profits earned from the sale of water.
require companies to give water away for free.
ban the sale of water to citizens.
In Chinese literature, what might "Dying Rooms" refer to?
The room where some girls were left to die during the time of the One Child Policy.
The room where clothes were dyed before being sold in shops.
The room where dice were rolled when people played Yatzee.
The room where hair dye was mixed together to create new colors.
Why are some of the oldest paper documents found in China?
Because paper was invented in China.
Because the Chinese bought paper from Europe.
Because Chinese paper is much better than American paper.
Because most ancient Chinese people did not own a computer.
How does a person get into a caste in the Hindu Caste system?
They are born into their caste
They apply on Zip Recruiter
The go to findmycaste.com
They break their arm and get people to sign their caste
China's economy has changed from....
command to mixed
bad to worse
large to small
People who follow the Eightfold Path practice...
Buddhism
Islam
Scientology
Anarchy
People can by Coca Cola in India because of _______ Diffusion.
Cultural
Economic
Balsamic
Neolithic
