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WorksheetsUnit 9 Review--East Asia
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
What type of economy does China have?
command
mixed
traditional
market
What were the major achievements of the Shang dynasty?
unified China and built the Great Wall
development of the civil service and government structure; scientific advancements such as the invention of paper, use of water clocks and sundials to measure time, and development of a seismograph;
the invention of writing; the development of a stratified government; the advancement of bronze technology; and the use of the chariot and bronze weapons in warfare.
The Yayoi introduced techniques for growing what?
terracing and the use of diverse crop varieties.
the adoption of paddy field rice
legume crops for nitrogen fixation,
crop rotations and intercropping,
China and Taiwan are home to what ethnic groups? Choose 2
Han
ethnic minorities
ethnic majorities
Daoists
What do Daoism and Confucianism have in common?
living in harmony with nature
creating an orderly society
compassion
Which countries in East Asia are democracies?
Taiwan and South Korea
Mongolia, Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea
South Korea and Japan
Japan
Which countries in East Asia are autocracies?
North Korea
Mongolia, China, and North Korea
China and North Korea
China
What were the effects of the silk road on China during the Han dynasty?
war
Pro: exchange of goods and ideas; Con: cultural diffusion
isolationism
What happened in Japan during the Meiji Restoration?
adopted a constitution and a parliamentary system, instituted universal education, built railroads and installed telegraph lines, and established strong army and navy forces
Nuclear war
Emperor was overthrown by the Shogun
What principles does Confucianism teach for all relationships?
Harmony
Persons in power are reponsible to take care of those of lower status and should be respected by those of lower status.
it doesn't get specific about relationships
What do Chinese honor with shrines and rituals?
themselves
a pantheon of gods
Their ancestors
What reasons does the North Korean government limit information to its people?
to keep people under control, "to prevent the rise of criticism about the government.
To keep young people innocent and naive
To limit waste
How do physical features affect land use in Japan?
Travel is difficult
limited farming, inability to 'spread out' so populations are overcrowded
increased fishing
Who was the first emperor of China?
Qin Shi Huang
Liu Bang
Wang Bang
Chong Liu
What was the name of the trading route that linked China to other parts of the World?
Yan Road
Silk Shipping
Silk Road
What does Dao mean?
The Way
compassion
hope
What are the key five relationships according to Confucius?
ruler-subject, father-son. sister-sister, husband-wife, boy-girl
ruler and subject, father and son, elder brother and younger brother, husband and wife, and friend and friend.
parent-child, ruler-peasant, dog-owner
In ancient China, what were the most important spirits?
ancestors
nature
sun
ghosts
By the end of the Shang dynasty, the Chinese had developed a form of writing in which each character represented a
sound
word
letter
phrase
Zhou rulers claimed that they had won the Mandate of Heaven because they
chosen by priests
defeated the Shang rulers
brought peace
Which method did the Yamato most rely on to build their empire?
establishing ties through marriage
forcing other clans off their lands
conquering Japan
What features are associated with China's Tang & Song dynasties?
corruption and a weak government
prosperity and a stable governments
war
What philosopher who helped shape Chinese thought is known as the “First Teacher”?
Liu Bang
Confucius
Shi Huangdi
What is the main topic discussed in the Analects of Confucius?
nature of the afterlife
harmony with nature
proper behavior and ideals
According to Daoism, the symbols of yin and yang represent the ideal of
balance/harmony
material success
war
Why did European powers intervene in China in the late 1800s?
Stop the opium trade
open China for trade
liberate politcal prisoners
How did early contact with China affect Japan?
they adopted Chinese writing
migration from Japan to China
Conquered Japan
Which of the following was a direct result of China’s Great Leap Forward?
War with Japan
Famine
Loss of identity
What forces did the United States fight against in the Korean War?
North and South Korea Supported by China
North Korea supported by China
China and Russia
The Han people live mostly in
North China
West China
East China
South China
How do China’s government institutions most differ from those of more democratic countries?
one-party controls power
two parties share power
legislature holds the power
Which of the following would have the most immediate effect on China’s economy?
climate change
Blocking imports
Blocking exports
Which of the following would have the most immediate effect on China’s economy?
Easy Shipping
Clean energy
reduce trade
Which of the following has created the most conflict between the Koreas?
Nuclear weapon development
Loss of technology
farming issues
Why is Japan's aging population causing economic problems?
Older people are not retiring to make room for new workers
Older people require more assistance than the government can support
Older people are retiring and there are not enough workers to replace them
Why are plate tectonics a concern in parts of East Asia?
movement of the plates accelrates erosion
movement causes earthquakes
make it difficult to extract resources
Taiwan's economy is built on
Manufacturing
fishing
mineral resources
How are the governments of Japan and South Korea different?
Japan is an absolute monarchy, while South Korea is a democracy.
Japan is a semi-presidential democracy, while South Korea is a communist.
Japan has a parliamentary, while South Korea is a presidential democracy.
What type of economy does North Korea have?
market
mixed
traditional
command
Which of the following statements about China’s economy is most accurate?
China's economy had not grown much recently
China invests heavily in productive and human capital.
It is easier to start a business in China than in any country in East Asia.
Why do most people in North Korea and South Korea live near the coasts?
because the interiors of the countries are mountainous
because climate change has led to droughts in more central areas
because much of the other land is covered by steppes
In terms of ethnic diversity, how are Japan, North Korea, and South Korea similar?
They all have a large ethnic Korean population.
They all have experienced a great deal of ethnic conflict.
They all have very little ethnic diversity.
How is religious life different in South Korea and China?
Chinese people tend to be more religious.
There are more Muslims in South Korea.
There is greater freedom of religion in South Korea
Most people in Taiwan are ethnically
Han Chinese
Indigenous
Japanese
What happened after northern Korea gained independence from China?
Korea when to war with Japan
Multiple kingdoms developed in Korea
Korea became a united nation state
