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Middle East/ East Asia Test

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of sovereignty?

a)

A sloped surface that cuts into a series of platforms for more effective farming

b)

Supreme power/authority over a jurisdiction

c)

The belief in spiritual powers existing in the world

d)

The source from which all things exist

2.

What is terracing used for?

a)

Building homes

b)

More effective farming

c)

Creating art

d)

Spiritual practices

3.

Which religion believes in the four noble truths?

a)

Shintoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Buddhism

d)

Daoism

4.

In Shintoism, what are spirits called?

a)

Kami

b)

Dao

c)

Ger

d)

Virtues

5.

Which of the following is NOT one of the five virtues in Confucianism?

a)

Humanity

b)

Righteousness

c)

Trustworthiness

d)

Nomadic

6.

What does Daoism believe is the source from which all things exist?

a)

Kami

b)

Ger

c)

Dao

d)

Sovereignty

7.

What does the term "homogenous" mean?

a)

Of different kinds

b)

Of the same kind or alike

c)

Portable tent

d)

Series of platforms

8.

What is a "ger" in the context of nomadic Mongolians?

a)

A spiritual power

b)

A large portable tent

c)

A farming technique

d)

A virtue

9.

Which of the following is a belief in Daoism?

a)

Spiritual powers exist in the world

b)

Wisdom is achieved by acting like “water”

c)

The four noble truths

d)

Supreme power over a jurisdiction

10.

Which of the following is NOT associated with East Asian religions or philosophies mentioned in the text?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Shintoism

c)

Confucianism

d)

Christianity

11.

Where is Mt. Fuji located?

(a)  

12.

Where are the Altai Mountains located?

(a)  

13.

Where are the Taebaek Mountains located?

a)

East coastline of North and South Korea

b)

West coastline of North and South Korea

c)

Japan

d)

South Mongolia

14.

What was the historic purpose of the Great Wall?

a)

A spot for hunters to lookout on

b)

Tourist spot

c)

A defensive structure

d)

None of the above

15.

What kind of government system is in North Korea

(a)  

16.

What human rights does North Kora violate? (choose ALL that apply)

a)

Communication

b)

Movement

c)

Speech and Protest

d)

Networking

17.

Which festival celebrates the beginning of the new year based on the Chinese calendar?

a)

New Year

b)

Lunar New Year

c)

Lantern Year

d)

Year of the Lanterns Festival

18.

Which country in East Asia faces the threat of earthquakes?

(a)  

19.

Which countries in East Asia face a fish and timber depletion issue?

a)

Russia

b)

Japan

c)

India

d)

South Kora

20.

What are the main religions practiced in the Middle East? (Choose all that apply)

a)

Judaism

b)

Islam

c)

Christianity

d)

Hinduism

21.

Which African country is often considered part of the Middle East?

a)

Egypt

b)

Sudan

c)

Chile

d)

California

22.

Which sea is a landlocked lake between Jordan and Isreal?

a)

Red Sea

b)

Dead Sea

c)

Atlantic Ocean

d)

Pacific Ocean

23.

The word "Mesopotamia" mean this in Greek

a)
Region of mountains
b)
Land between rivers
c)
Land of the sun
d)
Area of deserts
24.

Which ancient civilization create the first writing clay tablets?

a)

Sumerians

b)

Greeks

c)

Assyrians

d)

American

25.

The tallest building in the world is located in the UAE and is called

a)

Big Ben

b)

The Empire State Building

c)

Burj Khalif

d)

Golden State Bridge

26.

Which Middle East organization has the power to coordinate policies on selling oil?

a)

OPEC

b)

McDonalds

c)

UAE

d)

Burj Khaf