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East Asia Review

Total questions: 64

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Name the two Chinese philosophies that stress moral values and respect for family and nature.

a)

Naturalism and Confucianism

b)

Buddhism and Daoism

c)

Socialism and Communism

d)

Confucianism and Daoism

2.

Which of these describes where most Chinese want to live?

a)

In cities

b)

In suburbs

c)

Leave the country

d)

In villages

3.

Dams provide a range of economic and environmental benefits, including recreation, flood control, water supply, and ...........

a)

solar power

b)

geothermal power

c)

hydroelectric power

4.

What type of economic system exists when the ruler/government has total control of the economy?

a)

Capitalist

b)

Communist

c)

Mixed

d)

Socialist

5.

What is the name given to the trade route that connected China to the Mediterranean Sea?

a)

Spice Road

b)

Ivory Road

c)

Silk Road

d)

Quin Road

6.

Internet usage, being able to speak freely about your government, and owning a business are all freedoms enjoyed by citizens living in what type of society?

a)

Free

b)

Communist

7.

Just like our (USA) government, North Korea's government is Limited.

a)

Correct, they both have Limited governments

b)

False, Kim Jong Un has Unlimited power over his people

c)

True, in both countries people can vote for anyone they want

8.

Totalitarianism, like in North Korea allows

a)

free use of personal technology like phones, internet, etc.

b)

freedom of speech

c)

the people to elect all their government officials

d)

very few human rights

9.

Most East Asian art focuses on

a)

nature

b)

famous battles

c)

railroads

d)

the squirrels that live in Mr. Bray's beard

10.

Terrace farming like the Chinese farm in the picture is and example of

a)

adapting the environment

b)

rebuilding the environment

c)

modifying the environment

11.

South Korea modeled their economy after

a)

Brazil

b)

Iran

c)

Japan

d)

North Korea

12.

There is no way to stop natural disasters like earthquake and tsunamis. However, how can we adapt to them?

a)

building sea walls

b)

having early warning systems

c)

building "earthquake proof" buildings

d)

all of these are ways we can adapt

13.

The area of China with the most deserts and mountains, but fewest cities is the

a)

South

b)

West

c)

North

d)

East

14.
Which East Asia country has an economy similar to that of South Korea?
a)
China
b)
Japan
c)
North Korea
d)
Mongolia
15.
Why does North Korea have a low use of personal technology?
a)
high amound of government money is spent on technology
b)
free market economy
c)
democratic government
d)
authoritarian political and economic polices
16.
Which religion or philosophy teaches a strong respect for elders and ancestors?
a)
Buddhism
b)
Hinduism
c)
Shintoism
d)
Confucianism
17.
How could you describe the government of North Korea?
a)
democratic
b)
totalitarian
c)
socialist
d)
theocratic
18.
Where are North and South Korea divided?
a)
on the 40th parallel
b)
on the 38th parallel
c)
halfway between the countries
d)
on the coastline
19.
How does the Ring of Fire affect the physical geography of this region?
a)
abundance of volcanoes
b)
frequent earthquakes
c)
destructive tsunamis
d)
all of these
20.
What are the three most common Religions in Asia?
a)
Sheikism, Other religions, Judiaism
b)
Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism
c)
Buddhism, Atheism, Hinduism
d)
Islam, Christianity, Buddhism
21.

Where did Daoism originate?

a)

India

b)

Mongolia

c)

Japan

d)

China

22.

What East Asian religion is based off of the teachings of the ancient Chinese philosopher, Confucius?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Daoism

c)

Confucianism

d)

Shintoism

23.

East Asian religions can also be considered philosophical and are based on morals and behaviors.

a)

True

b)

False

24.
The Dao means _______
a)
the Center.
b)
the Middle.
c)
the Way.
d)
the Path.
25.
The yin and yang are ______
a)
the two temples of Laozi.
b)
the sun and the stars.
c)
things that are the same and must be kept together at all times.
d)
two polar forces in all things that must be kept in balance.
26.

Who is considered to be the founder of Daoism?

a)

Confucius

b)

Lao Tzu

c)

Sun Tzu

d)

Mao Zedong

27.

Who is the founder of Buddhism?

a)

Siddhartha Gautama

b)

Kong Fu Zi

c)

Confucius

28.

According to Buddhism, what is the cause of suffering?

a)

People’s self-centered desires.

b)

Not giving respect to ones elders.

c)

Nature being out of balance.

29.

According to Confucius, what would make society peaceful and stable?

a)

Following the 4 Noble Truths

b)

Having balance in one's life

c)

Reaching nirvana

d)

Following li in his or her relationship, which includes respect, loyalty, hard work, politeness, and generosity

30.

In China, which religion is the most important to the government?

a)

Daosim

b)

Buddhism

c)

Confucianism

31.
Who was the Korean War between?
a)
U.S. and Korea
b)
Russia and China
c)
North Korea and South Korea 
d)
All of the above
32.
What year did the Korean War begin?
a)
1940
b)
1950
c)
1970
d)
1960
33.
How did the Korean War end?
a)
Peace Treaty
b)
South Korea Victory
c)
North Korea Victory
d)
Armistice
34.
Who was put in charge of the American forces in Korea and even wanted to use the atomic bomb against China?
a)
John Bassilone
b)
Douglas MacArthur
c)
Harry Truman
d)
Richard Nixon
35.
Who overthrew China during the Cold War and created a Communist government there?
a)
Miguel Gorbachev
b)
Fidel Castro
c)
Mao Zedong
d)
Ho Chi Minh
36.
____________ started the Korean War by invading ________________.
a)
N Korea/S Korea
b)
USA/N Korea
c)
China/USA
d)
China/S Korea
37.
Like Germany, Korea was divided into occupations zones.  The _____ zones were split by the _______________.
a)
2/38th parallel
b)
4/38th parallel
c)
2/39th parallel
d)
3/ 11th parallel
38.
South Korea was supported by ________________ which has a _________________ government.
a)
U.S.S.R./communist
b)
U.S.S.R./democratic
c)
U.S.A./communist
d)
U.S.A./democratic
39.

When was the Korean War fought?

a)

1945-1948

b)

1945-1950

c)

1941-1945

d)

1950-1953

40.

How did the Korean War end?

a)

In a stalemate- with a ceasefire

b)

With the Russians driving out the American troops

c)

In a win for the Chinese & South Koreans

d)

With Nationalist retreat to the Sea of Japan

41.

What is the capital of North Korea?

a)

Pyongyang

b)

Seoul

42.

What is the capital of South Korea?

a)

Pyongyang

b)

Seoul

43.

What is a line of rulers that belongs to the same family?

a)

Dynasty

b)

Heiroglyphics

c)

Empire

d)

Democracy

44.

What is the Mandate of Heaven?

a)

A belief that when everyone dies they must go to heaven.

b)

That government may rule as long as they rule fairly.

c)

That everyone must have a priest read their oracle bones.

d)

An idea that many gods and goddesses will help their people get to heaven.

45.

China's most famous scholar whose teachings about government changed China forever was

a)

Lay Zie

b)

Confucius

c)

Xian

d)

Huang He

46.

Confucius believed that the key to happiness was a

a)

lot of fun.

b)

good education.

c)

long line of rulers.

d)

winning lottery ticket.

47.
Which definition best matches the term population density?
a)
human beings in general
b)
number of people in a particular area
c)
A measurement of people for a specific area
d)
All the inhabitants of a particular area
48.
Which definition best matches the term population?
a)
A measurement of people for a specific area
b)
All the inhabitants of a particular area
c)
human beings in general
d)
the increase in the number of people in a particular area
49.
Which is [likely to be] more densely populated?
a)
desert
b)
coast
50.
Which is [likely to be] more densely populated?
a)
temperate climate
b)
polar climate
51.
What is another name for a city?
a)
rural area
b)
urban area
c)
suburban area
52.

Arable land is commonly known as

a)

flat land

b)

farm land

c)

rich land

53.

Where do the majority of people live in China?

a)

North

b)

West

c)

South

d)

East

54.

What is the name of this farming technique?

a)

Hillside farming

b)

Lego farming

c)

Terrace farming

d)

Step farming

55.

Which of the following are NOT problems associated with China's One-Child Policy?

a)

Not enough money to support the elderly

b)

Not enough young people to work

c)

Not enough girls

d)

Divorce rate in China increased

56.

The One Child Policy was introduced in....

a)

2016

b)

1979

c)

1977

d)

1719

57.

Why was the one child policy needed?

a)

China was at war

b)

It wasn't needed

c)

Concerns about running out of enough food or electricity

d)

China's population was nearly 1 billion

58.

How many Children can MOST people in China now have?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

59.

Where is the Ring of Fire located?

a)

Atlantic Plate

b)

Pacific Plate

c)

Japanese Plate

d)

North American Plate

60.

What ocean does the Ring of Fire surround?

a)

The Pacific Ocean

b)

The Atlantic Ocean

c)

The Arctic Ocean

d)

The Indian Ocean

61.

The population of South Korea is...

a)

5 million

b)

10 million

c)

1 million

d)

51 million

62.

What is the popular electronics company in Korea?

a)

Hyundai

b)

Samsung

c)

Apple

d)

Nokia

63.
Who is the current leader in North Korea?
a)
Kim Jong-Un
b)
Kim IL-Sung
c)
Kim Jong-IL
d)
Ho Chi Minh
64.

North Korea has a free and open internet

a)

True

b)

False

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