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WorksheetsTopic 12: East Asia
Total questions: 49
Worksheet time: 37mins
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1.
Zhou rulers claimed that they had won the Mandate of Heaven because they
a)
brought the Warring States period to an end.
b)
were victorious over the Shang dynasty.
c)
were chosen as rulers by Shang priests.
d)
served the interests of powerful warlords.
2.
By the end of the Shang dynasty, the Chinese had developed a form of writing in which each character represented a
a)
sound.
b)
letter.
c)
syllable.
d)
word.
3.
What happened after northern Korea gained independence from China?
a)
Multiple kingdoms developed in Korea.
b)
Korea became a united nation-state.
c)
Korea went to war with Japan.
d)
Choson conquered Han China.
4.
Who was the first emperor of united China?
a)
Shang Yang
b)
Chen Sheng
c)
Liu Bang
d)
Shi Huangdi
5.
Which method did the Yamato most rely on to build their empire?
a)
establishing ties, such as through marriage
b)
forcing other clans off their land
c)
writing a new constitution for Japan
d)
conquering Japan’s nearest neighbors on the mainland
6.
What philosopher who helped shape Chinese thought is known as the “First Teacher”?
a)
Laozi
b)
Shi Huangdi
c)
Confucius
d)
D Liu Bang
7.
According to Laozi, what is the Dao?
a)
the home of the heavenly spirits
b)
respect for authority
c)
the natural way of the universe
d)
reverence for ancestors
8.
Which spirits were most important to the ancient Chinese?
a)
spirits of one’s ancestors
b)
evil spirits who controlled the crops
c)
spirits found in the natural world
d)
spirits representing the Mandate of Heaven
9.
What is the main topic discussed in the Analects of Confucius?
a)
proper behavior and ideals
b)
successful battle strategies
c)
living in harmony with nature
d)
the nature of the afterlife
10.
According to Daoism, the symbols of yin and yang represent the ideal of
a)
authority.
b)
good government.
c)
balance.
d)
material success.
11.
How did early contact with China affect Japan?
a)
The Japanese government became a model for China.
b)
Japan became a Chinese territory.
c)
The Japanese adopted the Chinese writing system.
d)
The original inhabitants of Japan migrated to China.
12.
Why did European powers intervene in China in the late 1800s?
a)
to stop the sale of opium
b)
to open China to trade
c)
to liberate political prisoners
d)
to overthrow the Chinese emperor
13.
Which of the following was a direct result of China’s Great Leap Forward?
a)
the opium trade
b)
war with Japan
c)
widespread famine
d)
fall of the last dynasty
14.
What features are associated with China’s Tang and Song dynasties?
a)
economic problems and political violence
b)
prosperity and stable government
c)
corruption and weak government
d)
overseas conquests and colonization
15.
What forces did the United States fight against in the Korean War?
a)
South Korea, which was supported by the United Nations
b)
North Korea and South Korea, which were supported by China
c)
North Korea and South Korea, which were supported by the United Nations
d)
North Korea, which was supported by China
16.
The Han people live mostly
a)
in Mongolia.
b)
on the Tibetan Plateau.
c)
in eastern China.
d)
in northwestern China.
17.
Why do most people in North Korea and South Korea live near the coasts?
a)
because their jobs in fishing and trade require them to be near the sea
b)
because the interiors of the countries are mountainous
c)
because much of the other land is covered by steppes
d)
because climate change has led to droughts in more central areas
18.
How is religious life different in South Korea and China?
a)
South Korea does not have an official state religion.
b)
Chinese people tend to be more religious.
c)
There are more Muslims in South Korea.
d)
There is greater freedom of religion in South Korea.
19.
In terms of ethnic diversity, how are Japan, North Korea, and South Korea similar?
a)
They all have a large ethnic Korean population.
b)
They all have very little ethnic diversity.
c)
They all have experienced a great deal of ethnic conflict.
d)
They all have a significant population of immigrants from Central Asia.
20.
Most people in Taiwan are ethnically
a)
Han Chinese.
b)
Japanese.
c)
indigenous.
d)
Korean.
21.
How do China’s government institutions most differ from those of more democratic countries?
a)
The legislature holds most power.
b)
One party dominates the government.
c)
Two branches of government share power.
d)
Government power is limited by a constitution.
22.
Taiwan’s economy is built on
a)
its mineral resources.
b)
its fertile farmlands.
c)
its manufacturing sector.
d)
its continental location.
23.
How are the governments of Japan and South Korea different?
a)
Japan is an autocracy, while South Korea is a parliamentary democracy.
b)
Japan is a semi-presidential democracy, while South Korea is a communist autocracy.
c)
Japan is an absolute monarchy, while South Korea is a democracy.
d)
Japan is a parliamentary democracy, while South Korea is a presidential democracy.
24.
North Korea has a
a)
command economy.
b)
market economy.
c)
mixed economy.
d)
balanced economy.
25.
Which of the following statements about China’s economy is most accurate?
a)
It is easier to start a business in China than in any other country in East Asia.
b)
China invests heavily in productive and human capital.
c)
China’s economy has not grown much in recent years.
d)
China’s command economy has little money available to invest in productive capital.
26.
Which of the following would have the most immediate effect on China’s economy?
a)
blocking of exports
b)
shift in climate patterns
c)
failure of hydroelectric plants
d)
rise in the cost of imports
27.
The Chinese have built dams and reservoirs in order to
a)
create clean energy sources.
b)
reduce dependence on foreign trade.
c)
speed shipping times.
d)
invest more in rural areas.
28.
Which of the following has created the most conflict between the Koreas?
a)
North Korea’s limits on its citizens’ freedoms
b)
South Korea’s increased democracy
c)
North Korea’s continuing effort to make more nuclear weapons
d)
South Korea’s decision to ally itself with China
29.
Why is Japan’s aging population causing economic problems?
a)
Older people are not retiring and letting younger people enter the workforce.
b)
Older people have become a strain on the healthcare system.
c)
Many older people have retired, making the workforce smaller.
d)
Older people require more services than the government can afford.
30.
Why are plate tectonics a concern in parts of East Asia?
a)
The movement of tectonic plates can cause earthquakes.
b)
The movement of tectonic plates accelerates soil erosion.
c)
Tectonic plates make it difficult to extract natural resources from the ground.
d)
Tectonic plates are slowly moving together, producing pollution.
31.
At which point on the diagram does China’s economy fit best?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
e)
E
32.
Among the major achievements of the Shang were the development of a written language and the
a)
building of the Great Wall.
b)
use of iron.
c)
building of the Grand Canal.
d)
development of bronze metalworking.
33.
The first emperor of unified China, Shi Huangdi, believed in Legalism, a philosophy that held that
a)
people are basically good, and rulers should set an example.
b)
a strict ruler is needed to create an orderly society.
c)
government jobs should be given to the most qualified persons.
d)
rulers should seek to keep the Mandate of Heaven.
34.
The Yayoi arrived in Japan before 250 bce and introduced a new technique for growing __________, a crop that still dominates the Japanese diet.
a)
seaweed
b)
rice
c)
sweet potatoes
d)
soybeans
35.
Islam is the dominant religion in many communities in northwestern __________. In __________, about one-third of the people are Christians.
a)
North Korea; Taiwan
b)
Taiwan; Mongolia
c)
Japan; North Korea
d)
China; South Korea
36.
Based on the land uses shown on the map, which description of Mongolia’s population density is most likely?
a)
Southern Mongolia’s population is denser than China’s.
b)
Mongolia has the lowest population density in the region.
c)
Northern Mongolia’s population is denser than China’s.
d)
Mongolia has a population density greater than Taiwan’s but less than China’s.
37.
Besides the Han, China and Taiwan are home to which ethnic group or groups?
a)
ethnic minorities
b)
the ethnic majority
c)
Buddhists
d)
Daoists
38.
Read the passage about the Yao in China.
“Most Yao live in southern China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, with the rest scattered among mountain communities [elsewhere]. The Yao consist of several smaller ethnic subgroups, which is why until the founding of the People’s Republic in 1949, the ethnic group had several names including Panyao, Shanziyao, Guoshanyao, Pindiyao and Baikuyao. Following the revolution, however, the name ‘Yao’ was officially adopted. . . . However, the Yao do not have their own written language and therefore have come to use Chinese characters. This in turn has caused the Yao to become familiar with the Han and their customs.”
—Amanda Lilly, “A Guide to China’s Ethnic Groups,” Washington Post
Which of the following statements can be inferred from this passage?
a)
The Yao are more closely related to the Han than they are to other ethnic groups.
b)
The Yao were strong supporters of the communist revolution in China.
c)
The Yao are probably divided into many groups because of their mountainous homeland.
d)
The Yao have lost their language and culture since the Chinese revolution.
39.
Read the excerpt about the Three Gorges Dam.
“According to official figures, the venture cost China about $23 billion, but outside experts estimate it may have cost double that amount. The dam has . . . [led to] floating archipelagoes of garbage, carpets of algae and landslides on the banks. . . . Critics also have complained that the government has fallen far short of its goals in helping to resettle the 1.4 million people displaced by the rising waters behind the dam.”
—Michael Wines, “China Admits Problems With Three Gorges Dam,” The New York Times
Based on this passage, what major criticism could be made of the Chinese government regarding the Three Gorges Dam?
a)
overspending its budget for the dam
b)
poor engineering and a faulty dam structure
c)
too much attention to outside critics
d)
water pollution and displacement of people
40.
After students gathered to protest and demand political rights in Tiananmen Square in 1989,
a)
China’s government responded with a brutal crackdown.
b)
China’s government responded by making reforms.
c)
South Korean soldiers fired on the students.
d)
South Korea adopted democracy.
41.
Look at the Venn diagram comparing Daoism and Confucianism.
Which phrase replaces the question mark in the diagram?
a)
Respect for elders
b)
Order and stability
c)
Following nature
d)
Compassion
42.
Which of the following countries are both autocracies?
a)
China and Japan
b)
Japan and South Korea
c)
South Korea and North Korea
d)
North Korea and China
43.
What effects did the Silk Road have on China under the Han dynasty? Choose the TWO correct answers.
a)
It enabled the Han to expand Chinese territory.
b)
It brought new ideas such as Buddhism into China.
c)
It increased the prosperity of Han merchants.
d)
It made travel easier between northern and southern China.
e)
It allowed the Chinese to learn the process of making silk.
44.
What happened in Japan during the Meiji Restoration?
a)
Japan joined the Axis Powers in World War II.
b)
Japan industrialized and modernized its military.
c)
Japan adopted elements of Chinese culture, including Confucianism.
d)
Japan reunified under the rule of shoguns.
45.
What principles does Confucianism teach for all relationships? Choose the TWO correct answers.
a)
respect for authority
b)
compassion for all beings
c)
balancing yin and yang
d)
the duties of both members
46.
Since ancient times, Chinese people have honored __________ with shrines and rituals.
a)
ancestors
b)
evil spirits
c)
priests
d)
dragons
47.
What is the most likely reason why the North Korean government limits access to outside information?
a)
to make sure everyone gets the same information
b)
to ensure that all information in the country is correct
c)
to block information the government dislikes
d)
to ensure that all information is in the Korean language
48.
How do physical features affect land use in Japan?
a)
Extensive mountain areas leave little room for farming and cities.
b)
Vast lowlands mean the population is widely scattered.
c)
Extensive mountain areas force farming on mountain slopes.
d)
A large supply of fertile plains makes farming successful.
49.
What does the map suggest about Marco Polo’s journey to China?
a)
Land travel was easier than sea travel.
b)
He wanted to travel as far as possible from Venice.
c)
The Mongol empire must have provided safety for travelers.
d)
He had to avoid Mongol lands to make the trip safely.
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