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Worksheetsch 20 east Asian world
Total questions: 81
Worksheet time: 41mins
Which of the following countries are on the Asian continent?
Indonesia
Vietnam
Russia
Cambodia
Afghanistan
Who was the founder of the Song dynasty?
i-Xia
Li Bo, Duke of Song
Xuanzong
Zhao Kuangyin
There is a big emphasis on _______________ in Daoist beliefs.
balance
zen
meditation
yoga
an interrelated or interconnected group or system
network
community
process
bureaucracy
Who is the founder of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama
Kong Fu Zi
Confucius
Which conclusion most accurately compares the populations of China and the world?
More than half of the world's population is in China.
China's population is growing at a faster rate than the world.
The world's population is growing at a faster rate than China.
The populations of both China and the world are growing at a similar rate.
The world's first civil service exams go back to Ancient....
Japan
India
Korea
China
a group of related families
community
daimyo
hostage system
clan
In China, which religion is the most important to the government?
Daosim
Buddhism
Confucianism
to establish or apply
process
hans
community
impose
East Asian religions can also be considered philosophical and are based on morals and behaviors.
True
False
Under which dynasty did China rapidly expand its territory, revive the civil service system, and achieve several technological advances?
Shang
Han
Tang
Qing
The eastern portion of China is densely population, while the west is very sparsely populated.
Which of the following geographic feature of western China most accounts for this settlement
pattern?
Mountainous terrain
Threat of earthquake
Lack of access to water
Political conflict with Tibet
What East Asian religion is based off of the teachings of the ancient Chinese philosopher, Confucius?
Buddhism
Daoism
Confucianism
Shintoism
What were two inventions of China's Tang and Song dynasties? (select the two correct answers)
glass
gunpowder
silk
magnetic compass
approximately 250 domains into which Japan was divided under the Tokugawa
hans
eta
hostage system
archipelago
The Silk Road
crossed both Africa and Asia
was located primarily in Asia
followed a single route
started in Baghdad
----- is the country that has had the biggest influence on much of East Asia, including Japan, Korea, and Vietnam.
(a)
What is represented by the letter "D"?
Sea of Japan
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Yellow River
How did feudalism affect the role of Japan's emperor?
it increased his authority over the people
he lost power and acted as a ceremonial figure
the emperor was replaced by a council of noble women
emperors began ruling from China
Which of the following inventions are credited to the Ancient Chinese?
paper
automobiles
rockets
the wheel
the ballpoint pen
Who was Laozi?
Founder of Daoism
Founder of Buddhism
Founder of Confucianism
a ceramic made of fine clay baked at very high temperatures
porcelain
hans
network
queue
In the 18th century, why was there tension between China and European nations? Check all that apply.
China wanted European goods, but European nations did not want to trade with China.
Both China and European nations wanted control over the continent of Africa.
Europeans wanted Chinese goods, but China was only mildly interested in trading with them.
A significant trade imbalance developed as Europeans scrambled to find a product desirable to the Chinese.
Japan was ruled for many years by _____________________________.
Samurais
Shoguns
Hitler
The Arayans
Who were the wealthy landowners who controlled led armies of Samurai warriors and served just under the Shogun?
Nara
Jito
Daimyo
Komara
The Korean peninsula is divided between North and South Korea. What form of government does North Korea have?
Monarchy
Democracy
Communist
Nazi
Which conflict is this?: Conflict between the British and the Qing over failed negotiations regarding Opium.
Taiping Rebellion
Panthay Rebellion
Boxer Rebellion
Opium War
a group of related things or events
series
perspective
queue
process
Japan practiced isolation for many years because the ____________________________ believed merchants were spies.
Shoguns
Samuri
Emperor
High Priest
How have these 2000-year-old routes affected the region of East Asia over time?
It has caused lasting environmental damage.
It has become the border of several East Asian nations.
It has led to the collapse of many early Chinese dynasties.
It has permitted a significant exchange of culture and goods.
Which effect will likely result from the pattern of development shown on the map above?
Air quality in China will improve in the coming years.
Taxes will increase in regions where airports are built.
Trade, commerce, and connections across China will increase.
Pressure on the Chinese government to allow democratic participation will increase.
Which of the following statements concerning entry into the Chinese bureaucracy is most accurate?
The examination system was eliminated during the Tang dynasty, and only members of the imperial family served in the bureaucracy.
Although the examination system continued to be monitored, almost all official positions were based on payment or bribes called tu-dou.
Under the Tang, family connections ceased to be of significance, as all candidates received office based on their score in the examination system.
Birth and family connections continued to be important in securing high office.
a daimyo’s family was held by the shogunate to make sure the daimyo kept his promises
process
clan
hostage system
hans
“great names”; the head of noble families in Japan who controlled vast landed estates and relied on samurai for protection
eta
clans
daimyo
queue
Why do Daoists accept whatever happens?
They accept the good and the bad.
It helps them reach a state of Nirvana
It's part of the Eightfold Path
Which nation greatly influenced the development of Japan and Korea?
Persia
China
Russia
Indonesia
Chinese Invention of gunpowder and _______________ greatly affected world history.
empires
typewriters
moveable print type
silk road
Who is considered to be the founder of Daoism?
Confucius
Lao Tzu
Sun Tzu
Mao Zedong
China was ruled for many years by dynasties that represented a ruling family.
True
False
In what way did foot-binding serve to diminish the independence of Chinese women by the end of the Song era?
Foot-binding, although considered socially attractive, was condemned by neo-Confucians.
As foot-binding was required in order to practice certain professions, Chinese women found that occupational alternatives were diminished.
Foot-binding sufficiently crippled women that it effectively confined their mobility to their household.
Because foot-binding could only be afforded by the elite, poorer women were assigned to a lower social status.
an administrative organization that relies on nonelective officials and regular procedures
community
clan
bureaucracy
network
Which is a characteristic of feudal society?
rapid social change
powerful Kings or Emperors
a rigid class system
Stability and Prosperity
Which of the following was NOT a technological innovation of the Tang-Song era?
Complex bridges
Iron Tools
Abacus
Gunpowder
Which leader united the Mongol tribes and established the Mongol Empire?
Genghis Khan
Kublai Khan
Khan Noonien Singh
The Golden Khan
The Olympic Games were first devised by the Greeks and later revived by the Frenchman Pierre de Coubertin. In 2008, the summer Olympic Games were hosted by China in Beijing. The presence of the Olympic Games in China is an example of —
distance decay
a cultural hearth
cultural convergence
a sphere of influence
viewpoint
process
eta
impose
perspective
Which conclusion most accurately reflects the data in the graph?
China and Korea are at a similar level of development.
While Japan and China are developing rapidly, Korea has lagged in its development recently.
While Japan has developed more slowly than Korea or China, it is far more developed than
either.
While China and Korea have developed at the same rate, Korea and Japan today are at a
similar level of development.
a policy of national isolation by abstention from alliances and other international political and economic relations
democracy
bureaucracy
isolationist
daimyo
Which conflict is this?: Attempt to drive out the Qing, but Europeans put down the rebellion. 20-30 million people are estimated to have lost their lives.
Taiping Rebellion
Panthay Rebellion
Boxer Rebellion
Opium War
What is the name of the vast network of trade routes across Asia that connected China with the Middle East?
the Royal Road
the Polo Circumnavigation
the Silk Road
the Patrician Routes
Which two East Asian countries have the largest economies?
China & North Korea
China & Taiwan
China & South Korea
China & Japan
What country is represented by the letter "A"?
China
Japan
Sea of Japan
Hong Kong
Which region of Asia is displayed in this map?
The Middle East
South Asia
Central Asia
East Asia
Which statement about the geography of Japan is most accurate
its a subcontinent of the Asian mainland
the irregular coastline has many natural harbors
large steppes are its primary physical feature
it is a relatively stable geographic region
Why was the construction of the Grand Canal necessary?
Peasants were moving from the countryside of southern China to the urban areas of the North.
The Yangtze River valley was becoming the major food-producing region of China by the late Tang era; and the canal made it possible to transport goods North-South.
Chinese population was increasingly concentrated along the northern plains of the Yangtze River, and needed goods transported over mountains.
Major river systems in China ran from north to south, and the canal was necessary to connect the coastal regions with the western frontier.
The Silk Road stretched from China to _______________________________________.
India
North America
Africa
Europe
Japan’s outcast class whose way of life was strictly regulated by the Tokugawa
bureaucracy
series
eta
hans
According to Daoism, what is the balance of opposite forces of nature?
Nirvana
Eightfold Path
Important relationships
Yin and Yang
Both European knights and Japanese samurai pledged oaths of
loyalty to Lords/Daimyo
devotion to country
service to the Church
allegiance to the Peasants
Zen Buddhism in Japan would be an example of
cultural diffusion
ethnocentrism
imperialism
isolationism
Trade along the Silk Road only resulted in the exchange of physical goods; it did not spread ideas or culture.
True
False
the braided pigtail that was traditionally worn by Chinese males
hans
queue
eta
archipelago
Which of the following is the best definition of a dynasty?
An empire of vast wealth and size
A family that rules an empire for a short period of time
A family that rules an empire for several generations
a test given to those who wish to work in government
Which religion was successfully introduced to China primarily by means of the Silk Road?
Buddhism
Jainism
Judaism
Shintoism
a chain of islands
hans
archipelago
network
eta
Where did Daoism originate?
India
Mongolia
Japan
China
What is represented by the letter "B"?
Mongolia
Hong Kong
Japan
Sea of Japan
Who was the military dictator of Japan who held most of the real political power in feudal Japan?
Emperor
Shogun
Daimyo
Samurai
A primary source document is always something that is old.
True
False
What is represented by letter "F"?
Himalayas
Mongolia
China
South Korea
This explains the rise and fall of dynasties in Chinese history
The Chinese Dynasties Song
The Dynastic Cycle
The Taiping Rebellion
The Golden Age
Which of the following Asian nations has the world's largest population?
India
Pakistan
Japan
China
The Bubonic Plague was spread from Asia to Europe primarily through the actions of
invading armies
merchants
nomadic people
explorers
a series of actions or operations necessary to meet a specified end
hostage system
process
isolationist
bureaucracy
The spread of Confucianism and Buddhism are examples of cultural diffusion.
True
False
