WorksheetsCivilizations in East and Southeast Asia
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 26mins
Which writing system developed during the Koryo dynasty that is still used in Korea today?
Devanagari
Bengali
Hurrian
Hangul
What do we call the person that the earliest Koreans believed could communicate with spirits?
Shaman
Kahuna
Witch Doctor
Pawang
This type of Korean pottery is known for its green color and elegant shapes. What is it called?
celadon
opaque
feldspathic
earthenware
Between what two countries was Korea a cultural bridge?
Japan and China
Vietnam and China
Japan and Russia
China and Mongolia
Where did most of the population of Korea live and why?
Korea is a mountainous peninsula, which made farming difficult and caused the population to live along the western coastal plains and river valleys where farming was easier.
Korea is a desert nation, which made farming extremely difficult. Most people lived along the southern border where farming was easier due to the Yalu River.
Korea is an island nation surrounded by water, which meant most people lived along the coast as they turned to the sea for food and trade.
Korea is a heavily forested nation, which meant the majority of the population lived on the outskirts of the forests and used the lumber from the forest to build their homes and villages.
How did the Chinese influence Korea during the Koryo dynasty? (Select All That Apply)
Buddhism and Confucianism from China influenced the way Koreans would set up their government and society including the use of Civil Service exams.
Chinese culture influenced Korea in areas such as art, architecture, and literature.
The Koreans adopted the Chinese alphabet, which they still use today.
The Koreans copied the Chinese technique for making celadon pottery.
What three ancient kingdoms ruled Korea from 100 BCE until 676 CE?
Koguryo, Paekche, and Silla
Byzantine, Ottoman, Roman
Shang, Zhou, Qin
Han, Tang, Ming
Which dynasty replaced the Silla in 918?
Koryo
Qin
Tang
Han
What happened after the Mongol invasion of Korea in 1231?
Korea became a colony of Japan
Mongols were defeated and expelled from Korea
Koryo dynasty allied with China against the Mongols
The Koryo dynasty became a tributary state of the Mongol Empire
Who helped the Silla conquer the other Korean kingdoms?
Byzantine Empire
Mongol Empire
Ottoman Empire
Tang Dynasty of China
Why is Southeast Asia considered to be a crossroads?
It is a region with very little cultural diversity
It is a region with no significant trade routes
It is a region where only one religion is practiced
It is a region where different cultures, religions, and trade routes intersect.
What regions were connected through the trade in Southeast Asia?
Europe, South America, Africa, and Australia
North America, Antarctica, Europe, and South America
Russia, Canada, China, and Japan
China, India, the Middle East, and East Africa
What evidence of India's cultural influence can be found in Southeast Asia?
Spread of Christianity and Islam, adoption of European architectural styles and cultural practices
Influence of Chinese culture, adoption of Chinese architectural styles and cultural practices
Spread of Hinduism and Buddhism, adoption of Indian architectural styles and cultural practices
Spread of Zoroastrianism and Sikhism, adoption of Persian architectural styles and cultural practices
Historically, how did China influence Vietnam's culture?
By promoting the spread of Hinduism and Indian traditions
By introducing Christianity and European customs
By imposing strict isolationist policies
Through centuries of trade, migration, and conquest.
What is a monsoon?
A type of dessert made with ice cream and fruit
A type of fast-moving river
A type of tropical bird found in South America
Seasonal wind pattern that brings heavy rainfall
Which of the following statements best describes the geography of Southeast Asia?
Characterized by its temperate climate and lack of natural resources
Consists mainly of deserts and arid landscapes
Known for its cold climate and lack of biodiversity
A conglomeration of several peninsulas and more than 20,000 islands
Urbanization: ________ of people from rural areas to cities.
Movement
Settlement
Displacement
Migration
Porcelain: A thin, beautiful ________ invented in China.
pottery
metal
glass
plastic
Khan: Title given to Mongol leaders, meaning "________ ruler."
supreme
lesser
nomadic
temporary
Steppe: Sparse, dry, treeless ________.
grassland
forest
desert
tundra
Block Printing: A system of printing where characters are carved onto a wooden block. The block is then inked and pressed onto a sheet of ________.
paper
cloth
metal
plastic
Archipelago: A large group of ________.
islands
mountains
rivers
lakes
Clan: Group of families related by blood or ________.
marriage
friendship
location
occupation
Regent: A person who governs in place of a ruler who is ill, absent, or still a ________.
child
adult
citizen
foreigner
Shogun: Supreme military ________.
commander
leader
officer
general
Samurai: Class of warriors in feudal Japan who pledged loyalty to a noble in return for ________.
land
money
titles
protection
Daimyo: Japan's large ________.
landowners
cities
rivers
mountains
Noh: Japanese drama that appealed to the nobles and ________.
samurai
merchants
farmers
artisans
Kabuki: A type of Japanese drama in which music, dance, and mime are used to present ________.
stories
paintings
sculptures
poems
Shrine: A place of worship that is often dedicated to a sacred object or ________.
person
animal
building
ritual
Mantra: A word or sound repeated to aid concentration in ________.
meditation
exercise
cooking
reading
Zen Buddhism became popular in Japan in the 1100s. This distinct form was especially popular with the warrior class. It was different from other forms because it placed importance on
faith and good behavior
observance of rituals and wisdom
self-discipline and meditation
sacrifice and ancestor worship
Medieval Japan was based upon the feudal system, where weaker territorial lords owed their loyalty to stronger ones. All power was held by military dictatorships led by the
emperor
shoguns
knights
samurai
Why was fishing the main source of food in Japan?
Japan was a volcanic (mountainous) island
Japan had no soil so no food could be grown
The people were excellent fishermen
Eating other meats was forbidden in Shinto
Many great works of early Japanese literature were written by
Buddhist scholars
Samurai warriors
Shinto priests
Noblewomen
What does the term bureaucracy mean?
A type of fruit found in tropical regions
A method of farming using organic materials
A system of government or organization in which decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
A style of music originating from South America
In Tang and Song China, what was a scholar-official?
A farmer who owned a large piece of land
A member of the elite class who passed civil service exams and held government positions
A skilled artisan who worked for the royal family
A military general who led the emperor's army
Which dynasty eventually reunited China after the fall of the Han?
Ming Dynasty
Qin Dynasty
Tang Dynasty
Sui Dynasty
How did Emperor Taizong bring stability to the government?
He established an absolute monarchy.
He revived and extended China's bureaucracy.
He allowed corruption to flourish.
He implemented a system of hereditary succession.
Why did the Song rulers withdraw to the south, or "South Song"?
To expand their territory
To seek better trade opportunities
To avoid conflicts with neighboring kingdoms
To escape the invading Jin forces from the north
What made southern China suited for growing rice?
Cold and dry climate, mountainous terrain, and lack of access to water for irrigation
Hot and dry climate, flat terrain, and lack of access to water for irrigation
Warm and wet climate, flat terrain, and access to water for irrigation
Temperate climate, hilly terrain, and access to water for irrigation
Why did the population of China double between 750-1100?
Advancements in agriculture
Time travel
Magic potion
Alien invasion
True or false: The Tang and Song dynasties represent a golden age for Chinese art and literature.
Not sure
Partially true
True
False
Who were the Mongols?
A nomadic group of people from the steppes of Central Asia.
A group of traders from the Middle East.
A farming community from South America.
A seafaring civilization from Europe.
Who was Genghis Khan?
An Egyptian pharaoh
A famous Roman philosopher
A powerful Mongolian warrior and founder of the Mongol Empire.
A Chinese emperor
Which famous explorers wrote about their travels through China during the Yuan dynasty?
Captain James Cook and Hernan Cortes
Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta
Christopher Columbus and Vasco da Gama
Amerigo Vespucci and Ferdinand Magellan
What is a despot?
A compassionate and benevolent monarch
A democratic leader chosen by the people
A ruler or leader who holds absolute power and often uses it in a cruel or oppressive way
A peaceful and fair ruler
Who was Zheng He?
Chinese mariner, explorer, diplomat, and fleet admiral
Indian mathematician
Japanese samurai
European painter
Confucianism is a belief system that focuses on
morality
harmony with nature
enlightenment
the afterlife
What development helped increase literacy in Song China?
Metal engraving
Stone carving
Paper making
Block printing
