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Tradition in a Modernizing World: East and Southeast Asia

Total questions: 97

Worksheet time: 1hrs 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which country's flag is shown with a red background and five yellow stars?

a)

A) China

b)

B) Japan

c)

C) South Korea

d)

D) Mongolia

2.

Which country's flag is shown with a red and blue circle in the center and black stripes on the sides?

a)

North Korea

b)

South Korea

c)

Japan

d)

Taiwan

3.

Which country's flag is shown with a red star on a blue and red background?

a)

North Korea

b)

South Korea

c)

China

d)

Japan

4.

Which region's flag is shown with a green background and a white lotus flower?

a)

Hong Kong

b)

Macau

c)

Taiwan

d)

Tibet

5.

Which region's flag is shown with a red background and a white flower?

a)

Hong Kong

b)

Macau

c)

Taiwan

d)

Tibet

6.

Which region's flag is shown with a blue and red background and a sun with rays?

a)

Tibet

b)

Mongolia

c)

Taiwan

d)

Japan

7.

Which country's flag is shown with a blue background and a white sun?

a)

Taiwan

b)

Japan

c)

South Korea

d)

Mongolia

8.

Which country's flag is shown with a red circle on a white background?

a)

China

b)

Japan

c)

South Korea

d)

Mongolia

9.

Which country's flag is shown with a red background and a yellow symbol?

a)

A) China

b)

B) Japan

c)

C) South Korea

d)

D) Mongolia

10.

Define 'mixed economy' as an economic system that combines elements of both market and planned economies.

a)

An economic system that combines elements of both market and planned economies.

b)

An economic system that is solely based on free market principles.

c)

An economic system that operates entirely under government control.

d)

An economic system based on barter and trade only.

11.

Definition of 'city-state'.

a)

A sovereign city that functions as an independent state

b)

A city that is subordinate to a larger state

c)

A region governed by a city

d)

A metropolitan area within a state

12.

Archipelago is defined as a group of islands.

a)

A group of mountains

b)

A group of islands

c)

A group of rivers

d)

A group of deserts

13.

Select the correct definition of 'Ring of Fire'.

a)

A training ring used in fire safety drills.

b)

A region in the Pacific Ocean known for a high number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

c)

A type of jewelry worn in the ear.

d)

A popular animated series on children's television.

14.

Globalization is defined as the process of increasing integration and interaction among people, companies, and governments worldwide.

a)

It is the process of isolating national economies.

b)

It is the process of increasing integration and interaction among people, companies, and governments worldwide.

c)

It is the practice of enforcing strict trade barriers between nations.

d)

It is the development of local cultures without global influence.

15.

Definition of 'totalitarian government':

a)

A government with absolute control over every aspect of public and private life that suppresses opposition

b)

A government that promotes individual liberty and manages a free market

c)

A decentralized government emphasizing local governance and limited central authority

d)

A government where power is constitutionally divided among branches and checks and balances are maintained

16.

Fill in the blank: A _______ is an economy that allows for both public and private ownership of businesses.

a)

mixed economy

b)

command economy

c)

traditional economy

d)

market economy

17.

Fill in the blank: A _______ is a political division made up of a city and surrounding area.

a)

city

b)

country

c)

state

d)

county

18.

Fill in the blank: An _______ is a chain of islands.

a)

archipelago

b)

isthmus

c)

continent

d)

delta

19.

Fill in the blank: The _______ is an area where large numbers of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur in the basin of the Pacific Ocean.

a)

Ring of Fire

b)

Pacific Rim

c)

Circum-Pacific Belt

d)

Earth's Anvil

20.

Fill in the blank: _______ is the growing connectedness of different regions of the world resulting in the spread of culture, ideas, disease, goods, and technologies.

a)

globalization

b)

modernization

c)

localization

d)

commercialization

21.

Fill in the blank: A _______ is a centralized governmental control of all aspects of society through the suppression of rights and propaganda.

a)

totalitarian regime

b)

democratic republic

c)

liberal democracy

d)

constitutional monarchy

22.

Cultural landscape refers to the combined interaction of human culture and the natural environment.

a)

The natural environment in its untouched state.

b)

The combined imprint of human culture on nature.

c)

Only the architectural monuments in a region.

d)

Exclusive cultural events without nature.

23.

Tsunami is a series of large ocean waves.

a)

A series of large ocean waves

b)

A type of storm

c)

A volcanic eruption phenomenon

d)

A meteorite impact event

24.

A 'monsoon' is a seasonal wind accompanied by changes in precipitation.

a)

A seasonal wind accompanied by changes in precipitation.

b)

A strong, short-lived storm.

c)

A permanent wind that blows all year.

d)

A daily weather event.

25.

Determine the meaning of a 'command economy' as an economic system where the government dictates production and distribution.

a)

An economic system where the government controls production and distribution

b)

An economic system based on free competition among private firms

c)

An economic system with minimal government intervention

d)

An economic system dominated by market forces

26.

Which countries make up East Asia?

a)

A) China, Japan, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan

b)

B) India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan

c)

C) Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Poland, Lithuania

27.

Fill in the blank: China is the largest country in the Asian region and is the 4th largest country in the world. It is slightly smaller than the ____.

a)

U.S.

b)

Russia

c)

India

d)

Canada

28.

'de facto' means that Taiwan is practically recognized rather than officially or legally recognized.

a)

Practically recognized

b)

Officially recognized

c)

Legally recognized

d)

Hypothetically recognized

29.

How does the size of Taiwan compare to U.S. states? Choose the correct description.

a)

It is larger than many U.S. states.

b)

It is similar in size to many U.S. states.

c)

It is smaller than many U.S. states.

d)

It is exactly the same size as one particular U.S. state.

30.

What is the highest step in the geographic subregions of China and Mongolia?

a)

The Himalayas

b)

The Plateau of Tibet

c)

The Gobi Desert

d)

The Yellow River

31.

Fill in the blank: The Kunlun Shan range runs along the _______ edge of the Plateau of Tibet, and the Himalaya run along the southern edge.

a)

northern

b)

southern

c)

eastern

d)

western

32.

Located north and east of Tibet lie the mountains and plateaus of which step?

a)

Mongolian Step

b)

Himalayan Step

c)

Siberian Step

d)

Andean Step

33.

Much of the land in the northern part of the subregion is desert or near desert, with little or no vegetation.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

What are the main landforms in this subregion?

a)

The third step covers most of the eastern third of China.

b)

The high mountains dominate most of the subregion.

c)

Vast plains extend across the central area.

d)

Coastal regions and deltas characterize the landscape.

35.

The Korean Peninsula is a peninsula located in East Asia, between the Sea of Japan and the Yellow Sea.

a)

A peninsula located in East Asia, between the Sea of Japan and the Yellow Sea.

b)

An island in Southeast Asia.

c)

A bay in Eastern Europe.

d)

A mountain range in Central Asia.

36.

Which two countries are located on the Korean Peninsula?

a)

North Korea

b)

South Korea

c)

China

d)

Japan

37.

The islands of Japan are part of which geological feature?

4 lines
38.

What fraction of the islands of Japan are forested mountains?

a)

70%

b)

50%

c)

30%

d)

60%

39.

On which island is Mount Fuji located?

a)

Honshu

b)

Hokkaido

c)

Kyushu

d)

Shikoku

40.

How tall is Mount Fuji?

a)

3,776 m

b)

2,500 m

c)

4,200 m

d)

3,000 m

41.

How many small earthquakes shake the country every year?

a)

0

b)

5

c)

10

d)

15

42.

What is the largest sea along East Asia's eastern edge?

a)

East China Sea

b)

South China Sea

c)

Yellow Sea

d)

Sea of Japan

43.

Which sea lies between China and Japan's Ryukyu Islands?

a)

South China Sea

b)

Yellow Sea

c)

East China Sea

d)

Sea of Japan

44.

The East China Sea meets the _______ in the north.

a)

Yellow Sea.

b)

East Sea.

c)

South Sea.

d)

North Sea.

45.

The Sea of Japan is the furthest north between which two countries?

a)

A) China and South Korea

b)

B) China and Japan

c)

C) Japan and Russia

d)

D) China and Vietnam

46.

Identify the two most important rivers in East Asia that run through China.

a)

Yangtze River and Yellow River

b)

Mekong River and Amur River

c)

Ganges River and Indus River

d)

Nile River and Amazon River

47.

Which river is the longest in Asia and the third longest in the world behind the Nile and the Amazon?

a)

Huang He (Yellow River)

b)

Chang Jiang (Yangtze River)

c)

Mekong River

d)

Ganges River

48.

What type of climate does Southeastern China have most of the year?

a)

Cold and dry

b)

Hot and rainy

c)

Mild and wet

d)

Bitterly cold

49.

Which countries are surrounded by water and tend to have wetter climates and milder temperatures?

a)

Mongolia

b)

Japan, North and South Korea, and Taiwan

c)

Southeastern China

d)

Northern China

50.

Mongolia has ________ winters.

a)

bitterly cold.

b)

mild and rainy.

c)

warm.

d)

scorching.

51.

Northern China experiences more of the four seasons. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

52.

China is a world leader in the mining of which minerals?

a)

A) Tin, lead, zinc, iron ore, tungsten

b)

B) Gold, silver, copper

c)

C) Coal, petroleum, natural gas.

53.

Two important resources in Taiwan are:

a)

Natural resources and human resources

b)

Mineral resources and fuel reserves

c)

Renewable and non-renewable resources

d)

History and culture

54.

Where is most of the coal in the region located?

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55.

What is the largest country of Southeast Asia ?

a)

China

b)

Vietnam

c)

Indonesia

d)

Malaysia

56.

How was Thailand different than other South East Asian countries ?

a)

Thailand was the only nation in the area with colonies of its own .

b)

Thailand was only a colony of Japan.

c)

It was never conquered by a western nation .

d)

The United States in the only country to conquer Thailand .

57.

French Indo-China is made up of what countries ?

a)

Vietnam

b)

Laos

c)

Cambodia

d)

Myanmar

58.

Why did the Dutch need to find another route to the Spice Islands ?

a)

Because they were not prepared for altercations with other Western nations .

b)

They wanted to make the voyage shorter .

c)

Because the Spanish and British were having a war over the area.

d)

Because the Portuguese controlled the Strait of Malacca .

59.

What is the difference between a river on the mainland and a river on an island ?

a)

The rivers on islands are full of brackish water .

b)

The rivers on islands are shorter

c)

Island rivers are full of saltwater

d)

The rivers on mainland are longer

60.

How does Singapore benefit from the straight of malacca?

a)

Fishing is Singapore's main industry .

b)

Because if is a major port city .

c)

Singapore is a major technological hub .

d)

The strait blocks some natural disasters.

61.

The People's Republic of China is what type of government ?

a)

Socialist

b)

Communist

c)

Nationalist

d)

Democratic

62.

The Republic of China ( Taiwan ) is what type of government ?

a)

Democratic

b)

Communist

c)

Nationalist

d)

Socialist

63.

How does The Peoples Republic of China effect the right of citizens ?

a)

It lets citizens have equal choice

b)

Limits the rights of citizens

c)

Makes democratic reforms

d)

The citizens have no rights

64.

How does The Republic of China effect the right of citizens ?

a)

It is left up to the people's choice

b)

Limits the rights of citizens

c)

Made democratic reforms

d)

The citizens have no rights

65.

What is Chinas main water source?

a)

Han River

b)

The Yangtze

c)

Huang He

d)

The Mekong River

66.

Who had the most power in fudel Japan ?

a)

Daimyo

b)

Samurai

c)

The Emperor

d)

The Shogunate

67.

Which population policy is most accurate for Japan ?

a)

Japan provides funds to encourage couples to have three to four children .

b)

Japan has had a one child policy since 1979 .

c)

Japan welcomes foreign immigration to increase child birth.

d)

Japan provides child care programs to encourage more births .

68.

Which country introduced Buddhism to China ?

a)

India

b)

Mongolia

c)

Bhutan

d)

Nepal

69.

What type of government is People's Republic of China

a)

Theocratic Totalitarian

b)

Totalitarian Communist

c)

Representative Democracy

d)

Constitutional Monarchy

70.

What natural disaster occurred in Indonesia in 2004 that killed and estimated 167,000 - 230,000 people ?

a)

Typhoon

b)

Tsunami

c)

Hurricane

d)

Volcanic eruption

71.

What group is most likely to practice animism ?

a)

Miners in the Philipines

b)

Farmers in Vietnam

c)

People in remote areas of Malaysia

d)

People in urban areas of Signapore

72.

In the early 1900s , how did Chinese respond to the growing western influence ?

a)

They adopted western manners and customs .

b)

They allowed the Western powers to take control of the government .

c)

The had rebellions . ( I.e Boxer Rebellion )

d)

They welcomed the westerners to create a multicultural society .

73.

Which is the most accurate statement about the Qing dynasty ?

a)

Paper money was first invented during this dynasty .

b)

Construction of the great wall was completed during this dynasty .

c)

They were the last dynasty in china .

d)

The Qing are related to the Mongol Empire .

74.

In the 1960s what were some ways that Mao Zedong tried to get rid of cultural elements that did not support his idea of communism ?

a)

He insisted students become engineers .

b)

He made farmers work in factories .

c)

He had doctors and teachers work on farms .

d)

He gave farmers their own land .

75.

True or False : A Monsoon is created when the sun creates an area of low pressure that draws wind and moisture .

a)

True

b)

False

76-90.

Answer the questions below after watching the video

76.

Which region is known for its significant early civilizations?

a)

East and Southeast Asia

b)

Central Asia

c)

Europe

d)

Southwest Asia

77.

What major invention is attributed to East Asia?

a)

The wheel

b)

The steam engine

c)

Gunpowder

d)

The printing press

78.

Which region includes the countries of Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam?

a)

East Asia

b)

Southeast Asia

c)

South Asia

d)

Central Asia

79.

Which of the following is not a part of East Asia?

a)

Singapore

b)

Taiwan

c)

Japan

d)

Mongolia

80.

Which country is divided into two with different political systems?

a)

Korea

b)

Vietnam

c)

China

d)

Malaysia

81.

What major trade route connected East Asia to the rest of the world?

a)

The Amber Road

b)

The Trans-Saharan Trade Route

c)

The Spice Route

d)

The Silk Road

82.

Which country has experienced rapid economic growth since the mid-1900s?

a)

Indonesia

b)

Thailand

c)

Japan

d)

Singapore

83.

What is a common crop farmed in terraces in East and Southeast Asia?

a)

Corn

b)

Soybeans

c)

Rice

d)

Wheat

84.

What natural disaster is relatively frequent in East and Southeast Asia?

a)

Hurricanes

b)

Tsunamis

c)

Tornadoes

d)

Blizzards

85.

What is the world's highest and largest plateau?

a)

The Colorado Plateau

b)

The Andean Plateau

c)

The Tibetan Plateau

d)

The Deccan Plateau

86.

Which ecosystem is dominant in East Asia?

a)

Deserts

b)

Tundra

c)

Grasslands

d)

Forests

87.

What is the primary climate impact in East Asia due to summer monsoons?

a)

Drought

b)

Heavy rainfall

c)

Mild temperatures

d)

Snow

88.

What is the primary religion in most of Southeast Asia?

a)

Christianity

b)

Buddhism

c)

Islam

d)

Hinduism

89.

Which country is home to the world's largest population?

a)

India

b)

Indonesia

c)

China

d)

United States

90.

Which country is known for its mixture of Buddhism and Shinto?

a)

China

b)

Vietnam

c)

Japan

d)

South Korea

91.

What is the largest country of Southeast Asia ?

a)

China

b)

Vietnam

c)

Indonesia

d)

Malaysia

92.

How was Thailand different than other South East Asian countries ?

a)

Thailand was the only nation in the area with colonies of its own .

b)

Thailand was only a colony of Japan.

c)

It was never conquered by a western nation .

d)

The United States in the only country to conquer Thailand .

93.

French Indo-China is made up of what countries ?

a)

Vietnam

b)

Laos

c)

Cambodia

d)

Myanmar

94.

Why did the Dutch need to find another route to the Spice Islands ?

a)

Because they were not prepared for altercations with other Western nations .

b)

They wanted to make the voyage shorter .

c)

Because the Spanish and British were having a war over the area.

d)

Because the Portuguese controlled the Strait of Malacca .

95.

What is the difference between a river on the mainland and a river on an island ?

a)

The rivers on islands are full of brackish water .

b)

The rivers on islands are shorter

c)

Island rivers are full of saltwater

d)

The rivers on mainland are longer

96.

How does Singapore benefit from the straight of malacca?

a)

Fishing is Singapore's main industry .

b)

Because if is a major port city .

c)

Singapore is a major technological hub .

d)

The strait blocks some natural disasters.

97.

The People's Republic of China is what type of government ?

a)

Socialist

b)

Communist

c)

Nationalist

d)

Democratic

98.

The Republic of China ( Taiwan ) is what type of government ?

a)

Democratic

b)

Communist

c)

Nationalist

d)

Socialist

99.

How does The Peoples Republic of China effect the right of citizens ?

a)

It lets citizens have equal choice

b)

Limits the rights of citizens

c)

Makes democratic reforms

d)

The citizens have no rights

100.

How does The Republic of China effect the right of citizens ?

a)

It is left up to the people's choice

b)

Limits the rights of citizens

c)

Made democratic reforms

d)

The citizens have no rights

101.

What is Chinas main water source?

a)

Han River

b)

The Yangtze

c)

Huang He

d)

The Mekong River

102.

Who had the most power in fudel Japan ?

a)

Daimyo

b)

Samurai

c)

The Emperor

d)

The Shogunate

103.

Which population policy is most accurate for Japan ?

a)

Japan provides funds to encourage couples to have three to four children .

b)

Japan has had a one child policy since 1979 .

c)

Japan welcomes foreign immigration to increase child birth.

d)

Japan provides child care programs to encourage more births .

104.

Which country introduced Buddhism to China ?

a)

India

b)

Mongolia

c)

Bhutan

d)

Nepal

105.

What type of government is People's Republic of China

a)

Theocratic Totalitarian

b)

Totalitarian Communist

c)

Representative Democracy

d)

Constitutional Monarchy

106.

What natural disaster occurred in Indonesia in 2004 that killed and estimated 167,000 - 230,000 people ?

a)

Typhoon

b)

Tsunami

c)

Hurricane

d)

Volcanic eruption

107.

What group is most likely to practice animism ?

a)

Miners in the Philipines

b)

Farmers in Vietnam

c)

People in remote areas of Malaysia

d)

People in urban areas of Signapore

108.

In the early 1900s , how did Chinese respond to the growing western influence ?

a)

They adopted western manners and customs .

b)

They allowed the Western powers to take control of the government .

c)

The had rebellions . ( I.e Boxer Rebellion )

d)

They welcomed the westerners to create a multicultural society .

109.

Which is the most accurate statement about the Qing dynasty ?

a)

Paper money was first invented during this dynasty .

b)

Construction of the great wall was completed during this dynasty .

c)

They were the last dynasty in china .

d)

The Qing are related to the Mongol Empire .

110.

In the 1960s what were some ways that Mao Zedong tried to get rid of cultural elements that did not support his idea of communism ?

a)

He insisted students become engineers .

b)

He made farmers work in factories .

c)

He had doctors and teachers work on farms .

d)

He gave farmers their own land .

111.

True or False : A Monsoon is created when the sun creates an area of low pressure that draws wind and moisture .

a)

True

b)

False