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East Asia Review

Total questions: 130

Worksheet time: 5hrs 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What continent is China a part of?

a)

Europe

b)

Asia

c)

Africa

d)

Australia

2.
What country is this?
a)
China
b)
North Korea
c)
South Korea
d)
Japan
3.

The Himalayas are located ________.

a)

northwest of China

b)

west of Pakistan

c)

northeast of India

d)

east of Myanmar

4.
The nation of Japan is located on which type of landform?
a)
Peninsula
b)
Islands
c)
Plateau
d)
River Valley
5.

Largest continent in the world

a)

Asia

b)

China

c)

Japan

d)

Europe

6.
What is the plateau of Tibet?
a)
a lowland area in the far north of East Asia
b)
an area of elevated flatland in Southwest China
c)
a country that became independent after the breakup of the Soviet Union
d)
a region that contains many large cities
7.
Which of the following forms a natural barrier between East Asia and South Asia?
a)
Himalaya Mountains
b)
Qinling Shandi Mountains
c)
Kunlun Mountains
d)
Tian Shan Mountains
8.

Which region stretches from China to Mongolia and is the largest desert in Asia?

a)

Sahara

b)

Gobi

c)

Atacama

d)

Nile Basin

9.

Which mountain is part of the Himalayas and the tallest mountain in the world?

a)

Mount Everest

b)

Mount McKinley

c)

Mount Fuji

d)

Mount Ranier

10.

Country at #1

a)

China

b)

India

c)

Japan

d)

Vietnam

11.

Country at #2

a)

Korea

b)

India

c)

Mongolia

d)

Vietnam

12.

Country at #3

a)

Korea

b)

India

c)

Mongolia

d)

Vietnam

13.

Country at #5

a)

Korea

b)

China

c)

Japan

d)

Vietnam

14.

Country at #6

a)

Vietnam

b)

Taiwan

c)

Japan

d)

China

15.

Body of water at #8

a)

Yellow Sea

b)

South China Sea

c)

East China Sea

d)

Sea of Japan

16.

Body of water at #9

a)

Bay of Bengal

b)

South China Sea

c)

East China Sea

d)

Yellow Sea

17.

River at #12

a)

Huang He River

b)

Chang Jiang River

c)

Mekong River

18.

Geographical feature at #16

a)

Altai Mountains

b)

Taklimakan Desert

c)

Himalaya Mountains

d)

Gobi Desert

19.

Geographical feature at #19

a)

Altai Mountains

b)

Taklimakan Desert

c)

Himalaya Mountains

d)

Plateau of Tibet

20.

Geographical feature at #20

a)

Altai Mountains

b)

Taklimakan Desert

c)

Himalaya Mountains

d)

Plateau of Tibet

21.

What is this country?

a)

China

b)

Mongolia

c)

Taiwan

d)

Japan

22.

What country is this?

a)

China

b)

Japan

c)

North Korea

d)

Mongolia

23.

What physical feature is this?

a)

Himalayas

b)

Ural Mountains

c)

Gobi Desert

d)

Korean Peninsula

24.

What body of water is this?

a)

Mississippi River

b)

Nile River

c)

Ganges River

d)

Huang He (Yellow) River

25.

What body of water is this?

a)

Pacific Ocean

b)

Arctic Ocean

c)

Atlantic Ocean

d)

Indian Ocean

26.

What physical feature is this?

a)

Gobi Desert

b)

Himalayas

c)

Ural Mountains

d)

Mount Fuji

27.

What country is this?

a)

North Korea

b)

Taiwan

c)

Japan

d)

Mongolia

28.

What country is this?

a)

North Korea

b)

Taiwan

c)

Japan

d)

Mongolia

29.

What body of water is between mainland Asia and Japan?

a)

Black Sea

b)

Philippian Sea

c)

Sea of Japan

d)

Caspian Sea

30.

What is the capital of China?

a)

Shanghai

b)

Beijing

c)

Chongqing

d)

Guangzhou

31.

What is the capital of Japan?

a)

Tokyo

b)

Osaka

c)

Sapporo

d)

Nagoya

32.

What physical feature are North and South Korea located on?

a)

archipelago

b)

isthmus

c)

volcano

d)

peninsula

33.

Japan is an example of....

a)

a peninsula

b)

an archipelago

c)

an isthmus

d)

a desert

34.

_______________________ are seasonal winds that blow moisture into India and other South Asian countries.

a)

typhoons

b)

cyclones

c)

monsoons

d)

tsunamis

35.

Which of these BEST describes "loess"?

a)

lava damage

b)

air pollution

c)

silt deposits

d)

water erosion

36.

It is the largest desert in Asia.

It covers parts of northern China and southern Mongolia.

It was formed because the Himalayan mountain range blocks rain from reaching the area.

Which geographic feature of Asia is being described?

a)

the Gobi Desert

b)

the Sayan Desert

c)

the Taklimakan Desert

d)

the Lop Nor Desert

37.

Which nation is made up of four main islands (Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku) and thousands of smaller islands?

a)

Indonesia

b)

Japan

c)

Oceania

d)

Thailand

38.

Choose ALL of the rivers that are found in China.

a)

Indus

b)

Tigris River

c)

Ganges River

d)

Yangtze River

e)

Huang He River

39.

Which body of water is letter B?

(a)  

40.

Letter F is which body of water?

(a)  

41.

What river was the Kingdom of Mali centered around?

a)

Niger

b)

Nile

c)

Congo

d)

Senegal

42.

Mali became rich due to control of what product?

a)

Salt

b)

Diamonds

c)

Coal

d)

Gold

43.

What did Africans mine that helped them flavor food?

a)

Sugar

b)

Salt

c)

Potato chips

44.

What was the Niger river used for?

a)

Trade and transportation

b)

Competitive swimming

c)

Fishing only

45.

What is the largest desert in the world?

a)

Kalahari

b)

Sahara

c)

Death Valley

46.

According to the chart, in which caste do most Indians belong?

a)

brahmans

b)

kshatriyas

c)

vaisyas

d)

sudras

47.

TKI the map to answer the question that follows: According to the map, what is the second most popular religion in South Asia?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Islam

d)

Janism

48.

In the end, this term below is the end goal for Buddhists...

a)

Nirvana

b)

reincarnation

c)

Moksha

d)

good karma

49.
What are the basic teachings of Buddhism called?
a)
Ten Commandments
b)
Shar'ia Law
c)
The Four Noble Truths
d)
The Five Noble Truths
50.
According to the fourth Noble Truth, what is the way to remove desire in order to achieve enlightenment?
a)
Follow the Ten Commandments
b)
Follow the Eightfold Path
c)
Get as many material possessions as possible.
d)
Follow the 12-step Program
51.
According to Buddha's teaching why do people suffer? 
a)

People suffer because they desire some things that may or may not be attainable. 

b)
People suffer because they are mean. 
c)
People suffer because they don't go to school. 
d)
People suffer because they want to. 
52.

Nomad

a)

unchanging in condition

b)

to establish in residence

c)

a person who moves from place to place, often in search of water and vegetation

d)

incapable of being moved

53.

Khan

a)

relating to ancient barbarians

b)

a native or inhabitant of Mongolia

c)

Mongol ruler

d)

the language of the Mongols

54.

Tribute

a)

payment or gift to a strong power

b)

an award involving special praise

c)

something regarded as a rare opportunity

d)

the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles

55.

A peasant is a _________

a)

rich farmer

b)

poor family

c)

farmer

d)

poor farmer

56.

In 618, the Tang Dynasty reunited China, and ruled for the next 300 years. The word reunite means...

a)

to separate

b)

to come together

c)

to cut in half

d)

burn

57.

Dynasty is a line of rulers from the same family

a)

True

b)

False

58.

To obtain a good job a citizen needed to pass an ________

a)

health test

b)

eye exam

c)

exam

59.

To obtain a good job you must do the following ______ and ______.

a)

study

b)

go to a good school

c)

pass an exam

d)

pay someone to give you a good job

60.

This is a map of Asia. Which number correctly identifies China?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

61.

Which geographical feature created a natural boundary for Ancient Chinese civilizations?

a)

Arctic Ocean

b)

Himalaya Mountains

c)

Mediterranean Sea

d)

Nile River

62.

This is a map of Asia. Which number correctly identifies the Himalayan Mountains?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

63.

This chart lists several geographic features of Asia. Which geographic feature completes this chart?

a)

Congo Rainforest

b)

Mount Kilimanjaro

c)

Gobi Desert

d)

Southern Alps

64.

What is the name of the desert that lies on the China and Mongolia border?

a)

Arabian

b)

Sahara

c)

Gobi

d)

Mojave

65.

This is a map of China. Which number correctly identifies the location of the Gobi Desert?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

66.

This is a map of Asia. Which letter correctly identifies the location of the Plateau of Tibet?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

67.

Which rivers flow through East Asia?

a)

Euphrates River

b)

Niger River

c)

Yangtze River

d)

Tigris River

e)

Yellow River

68.

This is a map of Asia. Which number correctly identifies the location of the Korean Peninsula?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

69.

The map shows various water features of Asia. According to the numbers on the map, choose the correct answer below that lists these features in the right order.

a)

  1. 1. Tigris River

  2. 2. Sea of Japan

  3. 3. Pacific Ocean

  4. 4. South China Sea

  5. 5. Euphrates River

b)

  1. 1. Yangtze River

  2. 2. Sea of Japan

  3. 3. Pacific Ocean

  4. 4. South China Sea

  5. 5. Yellow River

c)

  1. 1. Yellow River

  2. 2. Sea of Japan

  3. 3. Pacific Ocean

  4. 4. South China Sea

  5. 5. Yangtze River

d)

  1. 1. Amazon River

  2. 2. Sea of Italy

  3. 3. Atlantic Ocean

  4. 4. Gulf of Mexico

  5. 5. Mississippi River

70.

This is a map of China. According to the map and what we have learned in class, what physical features would help China avoid being invaded?

a)

deserts and mountains

b)

rivers and rainforests

c)

Mongolia and seas

d)

Manchuria and rivers

71.

This map shows the cultural diffusion of Buddhism. How did Buddhism come to China?

a)

Buddhist leaders and politicians from Japan influenced China.

b)

Buddhist merchants and teachers traveled to China from India.

c)

Buddhist warriors invaded China from Russia.

d)

Buddhist scholars invented the religion in China.

72.

How did the reunification of China prior to the Tang Dynasty help to spread Buddhist beliefs?

a)

The Mongols respected people's freedom of religion

b)

The Grand Canal prevented trade

c)

Confucianism discouraged a belief in Buddhism

d)

People and ideas moved more freely in a unified China

73.

The use of Chinese goods like the compass and gunpowder in Europe is proof of what?

a)

European economies were too weak to trade.

b)

Chinese inventions were traded across the world.

c)

European scientists did not invent new goods.

d)

Chinese governments refused to interact with other cultures.

74.

How did advancements in agriculture impact the Song Dynasty? Select ALL that apply.

a)

Religious leaders became more powerful

b)

The military was broken up

c)

Political systems were weakened

d)

The economy became stronger

e)

The population increased

75.

“Neo-Confucianism” is a term that is used to describe the form of Confucianism that became popular during the Song dynasty in China. Which of these most influenced Neo-Confucianism?

a)

Islam

b)

Hinduism

c)

Buddhism

d)

Catholicism

76.

Identify three examples of agricultural achievements in the Song Dynasty.

a)

Champa Rice & drought resistant rice

b)

Magnetic Compass

c)

Paper Money

d)

Chain Pump & Water wheel irrigation

e)

Iron Plow

77.

Which of the following are technological advancements of the Song Dynasty?

a)

Canals

b)

Champa Rice

c)

Coal & steel

d)

Moveable Type

e)

Gunpowder

78.

Complete the cause & effect relationship below:

Cause: Farmers import new types of rice.

Effect: ?

a)

Many people converted to Buddhism out of thanks for the new rice.

b)

Farmers were now able to grow rice along the Yellow River.

c)

Rice grows very efficiently, resulting in conflict because of the competition.

d)

Rice grows more efficiently, increasing the population.

79.

This unique good was by merchants traded in China, although it isn't originally Chinese.

a)

woodblock printing

b)

porcelain

c)

terracotta

d)

vase

80.

Which Song advancement likely helped the spread of ideas through books and writing?

a)

paper money

b)

canals

c)

moveable type

d)

gunpowder

81.

Which philosophy/philosopher most influenced the Song Dynasty?

(a)  

82.

Confucianism stressed...

a)

morality and ethics

b)

growth in agriculture

c)

infrastructure growth

83.

Which of the following did the Song Dynasty invent?

(2 answers)

a)

Gunpowder

b)

calculators

c)

Compass

d)

the lightbulb

84.

Which one of these inventions was developed in medieval China?

a)

gunpowder

b)

magnetic compass

c)

porcelain

d)

block printing

85.

Which European's explorations are shown on this map?

a)

Robert LaSalle

b)

Christopher Columbus

c)

Marco Polo

d)

Ferdinand Magellan

86.

Which innovation allowed information to spread?

a)

iphone

b)

printing press

c)

gunpowder

87.

Merchants and missionaries brought this to China.

a)

Hinduism

b)

Christianity

c)

Taoism

d)

Buddhism

88.

Chinese invented_________________, ____________________, and _______________________.

a)

Spoons, knives, and forks

b)

Wheels, gears, and levers

c)

Talcum, shampoo, and soap

d)

Block Printing, gunpowder, and compass

89.

What was the Grand Canal?

a)

System of waterways connecting 2 major rivers. Making it easier to ship products throughout China

b)

A series of roads connecting major cities

c)

A network of tunnels connect two mountains

d)

A system connects two countries

90.

Under Sui emperor Yangdi, China was able to build the ___________. This allowed for the Chinese to ship goods from North to South China, greatly increasing China's overall economy.

a)

Grand Rapids

b)

Grand Canal

c)

Great Wall of China

d)

Great Wall of Panda Express

91.

During the Song dynasty, this thin, beautiful style of pottery was traded on the Silk Road sea routes.

a)

fur

b)

glass bottles

c)

porcelain

d)

compasses

92.

What did the invention of gunpowder lead to?

a)

Long distance sailing voyages.

b)

Population growth

c)

Firearms and fireworks

d)

Printed books

93.

Advances in agriculture during the Tang and Song dynasties led to

a)

A period of disunion

b)

development of paper money

c)

population growth

d)

the decline of Buddhism

94.

What was the name the Mongol Temujin changed his name to when he became leader? (The name means Universal Ruler”.)

a)

Genghis khan

b)

Kublai Khan

c)

Zhu Yianzhang

d)

Zheng He

95.

What linked China to the rest of the world for trade?

a)

The Great Wall of China

b)

The Pacific Ocean

c)

The invention of paper

d)

The Great Silk Road

96.

What is the world's longest fortification?

a)

The Great Silk Road

b)

The Great Barrier Reef

c)

The Great Wall

d)

The Himalayas

97.

The population of China grew rapidly in the Tang and Song dynasty because of

a)

a widespread system of education and better rice.

b)

Better rice and advantages of farming technology.

c)

Irrigation and a bureaucracy of educated officials.

d)

Trade throughout Asia and Europe and lower rates.

98.

Government officials were hired using ________________________.

a)

Interviews

b)

Civil Service Exams

c)

Applications

d)

Physical Agility Tests

99.

The Chinese built armor, weapons, and tools using ______________.

a)

Steel/Iron

b)

Coal

c)

Plastic

d)

Wood

100.

In what country was Marco Polo born?

a)

England

b)

Portugal

c)

France

d)

Spain

e)

Italy

101.

What is Marco Polo most known for?

a)

Exploring South Pacific

b)

Traveling to China and the Far East

c)

The game kids play in the Pool

102.

What was the first trade route between China and Eastern Europe called?

a)

The Desert Road

b)

The Spice Trail

c)

The Silk Road

103.

Who was the leader of China during Marco Polo's travels?

a)

Emperor Zhaozong

b)

Empress Wu

c)

Genghis Khan

d)

Kublai Khan

104.
Why was Kublai Khan a well liked leader?
a)
He had the coolest beard in all the land
b)
He gave to the poor
c)
He was a fierce soldier who won many battles
d)
He was tolerant of all traditions, cultures and religions
105.
Why is it called the Silk Road?
a)
Because silk was the only thing traded on the road
b)
It was silky smooth to walk on!
c)
Silk was the most valuable item to trade
d)
There were many silk factories along the trade route
106.
Which desert did Marco Polo have to cross?
a)
Gobi Desert
b)
Sahara Desert
c)
Kalahari Desert
d)
Itsohot Desert
107.

Which Mongol (Yuan Dynasty) ruler accepted Marco Polo into their court?

a)

Genghis Khan

b)

Kublai Khan

c)

Empress Wu

d)

Emperor Wendi

108.

Kublai Khan was able to maintain control of China by...

a)

allowing religious freedom for the people of China.

b)

placing wise leaders in power, a practice of Confucianism.

c)

creating a stable economy by protecting the Silk Road.

d)

enforcing harsh laws against all non-Mongol citizens.

109.

Which actions contributed to Kublai Khan's control of the Yuan Empire?

a)

reorganizing the military and rebuilding the Great Wall

b)

creating social equality and redistributing lands

c)

respecting all religions and allowing cultural diversity

d)

favoring Confucianism and using the civil service exams

110.

Which geographical feature is not located in East Asia?

a)

Gobi Desert

b)

Nile River

c)

Sea of Japan

d)

Himalayan Mountains

111.

The Ming Dynasty followed the collapse of the Mongol ___________ dynasty.

a)

Yuan

b)

Song

c)

Tang

d)

Han

112.

The Forbidden City is located in the heart of China's capital-

a)

Beijing

b)

Nanjing

c)

Tokyo

d)

New Delhi

113.

What was the purpose of the Forbidden City ?

a)

To prevent the Mongols from attacking the Emperor

b)

To keep the riches of the Empire in one place

c)

To provide extra protection for the Emperor from the common people

d)

To symbolize the power and might of the Emperor

114.

Which statement is not true regarding the Forbidden City?

a)

Located in the center of the Imperial City

b)

Had beautiful gardens and palaces with 1000's of rooms

c)

Only the Emperor and the court could live there

d)

Any Chinese citizen could enter

e)

Still exists today

115.

The Ming emperors built what for themselves, families, members of the court, and government?

a)

Forbidden City

b)

a new capital city

c)

new pleasure boats like the Sui

d)

new weapons

116.

Zheng He's voyages took him to

a)

the Americas.

b)

Europe.

c)

Japan and Korea.

d)

Southeast Asia, India, and East Africa.

117.

In the early 1400s, during the Ming Dynasty, Zheng He was sent by his emperor on sailing voyages to

a)

search for gold and other riches in Africa

b)

defeat the Mongol navy in the East China Sea

c)

show China's interest in trade and display the power and splendor of China

d)

discover an ocean route to North America

118.

The belief that it is best for a nation to protect its borders and stay away from other countries is-

a)

nationalism

b)

Confucianism

c)

isolationism

d)

capitalism

119.
The Venetian trader who traveled the Silk Roads and became an advisor to Kublai Khan.
a)
Genghis Khan
b)
Kublai Khan
c)
Marco Polo
d)
Zheng He
120.
A belief system based on the teachings of Confucius, a scholar who taught moral virtues and ethics.
a)
Mongols
b)
imperial
c)
Confucianism
d)
civil service examination
121.

The Ming Dynasty believed the best way to deal with the constant threat of Mongol invasion was to-

a)

create a strong navy to defend China's coast

b)

negotiate a peace with their enemies to the North

c)

rebuild and improve the Great Wall

d)

invade Mongolia

122.

This is an example of?

a)

ceremonial drinking bowl

b)

Main Chinese import

c)

Ming porcelain

d)

All of the above

e)

All of the above

123.

Who did the Ming Dynasty overthrow?

a)

Tang Dynasty

b)

Song Dynasty

c)

Yuan Dynasty

d)

Qing Dynasty

124.

Where was the government located?

a)

In the Ming

b)

The Forbidden City

c)

China Town

d)

In the capital of Bejiing

125.
The Forbidden City was built 
a)
 for the emperor, his family and servants
b)
for the Mongol Khans
c)
to promote trade
d)
for defense against invaders
126.

Zheng He

a)

was great Mongol leader

b)

was the greatest Ming emperor

c)

defeated the Mongols in China

d)

great Chinese explorer

127.

What was the purpose of the Seven Voyages?

a)

To show off the Chinese prestige, power, and riches

b)

To find more trade routes to Europe

c)

To make money for the Chines

d)

To find a lost treasure

128.
What palace complex were common people not allowed into?
a)
The one with the sign that said no common people allowed
b)
Forbidden city
c)
Forbidden palace
d)
Forbidden area
129.
The Ming is responsible for the restoration of what?
a)
Grand canal
b)
Great Wall
c)
Forbidden City
d)
The massive boats
130.

Why was the census created?

a)

to control the people

b)

to put officials in charge

c)

to help collect taxes

d)

to divide the land

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