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Asia Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Click on Asia

2.

Which of the following enabled China to control its northern territory?

a)

Huang He (Yellow River)

b)

The Great Wall of China

c)

The Himalayan Mountains

d)

The Yellow Sea

3.

Many of the islands in Southeast Asia lie along the Ring of Fire. Why is this location significant?

a)

Much of the land in the islands is rugged and mountainous.

b)

Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur within this zone.

c)

Pressure fracture Earth's crust into smaller plate

d)

Major plates of Earth's crust are far from the islands.

4.

Based on the picture, how have most people in Samoa adapted to

their physical environment?

a)

They build dwellings with walls to keep out the rain.

b)

They use local trees and leaves for building materials.

c)

They import building materials from other islands.

d)

They make traditional dwellings with concrete floors.

5.

Japan and Taiwan are major industrial countries, but they have limited mineral resources. How does not having enough resources affect their trade with other countries?

a)

Both countries must import mineral resources to meet demands.

b)

Both countries must sign export agreements.

c)

Each country outsources its work to regions with more mineral resources

d)

Each country transports its goods by ship

6.

The holiday honors the Hindu goddess of wealth, and people pray for success in the coming year. Celebrations include family gatherings as well as the lighting of lamps and fireworks. The excerpt above describes which world holiday?

a)

Easter

b)

Rosh Hashanah

c)

Hajj

d)

Diwali

7.

Which of the following would be the best generalization based on the chart below?

a)

China's food is not as good as the United States.

b)

China's culture is much different than the culture in the United States.

c)

China's culture is more advanced than the United States

d)

China's culture is a traditional western culture.

8.

China does not have enough fossil fuel resources to meet its energy needs. Which of the following statements describes the effect of this?

a)

China must export coal to more countries in Western Europe and North Africa

b)

China must import oil and natural gas from other countries

c)

China must reduce the number of people employed in the mining industry

d)

China must focus on tourism to generate more income for its people

9.

This traditional style of fishing is an example of how humans:

a)

replace traditional methods with faster technology

b)

modify the environment

c)

adapt to the environment

d)

organize to accomplish large-scale tasks

10.

This is an image of terrace farming. What geographic feature required people to develop terrace farming?

a)

Rivers

b)

Oceans

c)

Mountains

d)

Peninsulas

11.

Click on the Indian Ocean that borders Asia.

12.

Which of the following statements is supported by information in the chart?

a)

The Soviet Union did not help either country in the Korean War.

b)

South Korea's economy grew because of its socialist government.

c)

North Korea's economy has struggled during Communist control.

d)

South Korea needed more military support to win the Korean War.

13.

Click on the Pacific Ocean that borders Asia.

14.

Which of the following is a negative statement that would explain why tensions exist between India and Pakistan today?

a)

Gandhi and Nehru used nonviolent resistance to persuade the British to leave South Asia

b)

With the decline of the Mughal Empire, British traders became a powerful presence in South Asia

c)

In the struggle for independence, Hindus fled to India and Muslims fled to Pakistan

d)

The British built railways, schools, and ports throughout India and Pakistan

15.

Because most Asian countries teach students to also speak English, how does the availability of English-speaking workers influence the economy of India?

a)

It discourages entrepreneurs from starting businesses.

b)

It causes difficulty for workers seeking jobs with local businesses.

c)

It boosts productivity in locally owned factories.

d)

It creates job growth due to outsourcing.

16.

On this map, where are North Korea and South Korea located?

a)

On a peninsula that extends outward from northern China

b)

North of Russia

c)

West of China

d)

On a string of islands parallel to the eastern coast of China

17.

How does the role of citizens in the United States compare to the role of citizens from China’s non-representative government?

a)

Both economies are under government control.

b)

Citizens of both countries have voting rights, but Chinese citizens can organize political parties.

c)

Citizens of both countries can start small businesses, but U.S. citizens have the right to protest.

18.

How did the Japanese prepare for earthquakes in their country and protect their citizens?

a)

They built effective warning systems in every city.

b)

They made strict rules for constructing earthquake-proof buildings.

c)

They planned routes for moving people to safe areas.

d)

They encouraged people to store emergency food and water.

19.

Which of the following describes North Korea’s economy?

a)

It is a free enterprise economy in which the government makes business plans.

b)

It is a communist economy in which the military gets most resources.

c)

It is a command economy in which individuals can make decisions.

d)

It is a socialist economy in which the government limits regulations.

20.

Based on the picture, why would a citizen of the Republic of China/ Taiwan have more opportunities to participate in the political process than a citizen of the People’s Republic of China(communists)?

a)

The People’s Republic of China has a limited government.

b)

Taiwan is located on an island.

c)

The People’s Republic of China has more people to govern.

d)

Taiwan is a democracy.