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Review Quiz for the region of East Asia
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1
Which of these cities are NOT located on the Yangtze River?
Shanghai
Chongqing
Guangzhou
Wuhan
2
This is the longest man-made waterway in the world:
Panama Canal
Rhein-Mein Canal
Yangtze River
Grand Canal
3
Who is the leader of the Tibetan people?
Dalia lama
Llama pajama
Dalai Lama
Dalai llama
4
What was the end result of the Korean War?
Atomic bombs were dropped
The Korean Peninsula became communist
The Korean Peninsula became democratic
The Korean Peninsula remained split
5
Which of following became extinct as a result of the Three Gorges dam construction?
Chinese river dolphin
Chinese river catfish
Chinese river manatee
Chinese river otter
6
What methods is the government of China NOT using to control its people?
taxing people
giving people better education
allowing information free of restrictions
propaganda campaigns
7
Japan prepares for hazards of the Ring of Fire by __________.
Living in the mountains to avoid tsunamis
Homes have roofs that are lava proof
Build shorter buildings to withstand earthquakes
Personnel are trained, buildings are earthquake-sensitive & warning systems
8
What should your grade be on the East Asia unit test?
A: 90-100
B: 80-89
D: 60-69
C: 70-79
9
What is NOT an important Chinese invention?
the compass
paper
indoor plumbing
gunpowder
10
Which of the following correctly describes the outcome of the Korean War?
North and South Korea reunited peacefully under the Treaty of Pyeonghaeng
Although North & South Korea remain separated, they both have democracies.
Although North & South Korea remained separated, they both became Communist
The war ended in a stalemate and was divided at the 38th parallel
11
Japan is a constitutional monarchy. What is the title of their monarch?
Emperor
King
Prime Minister
Shah
12
The Yin/Yang is the symbol of Taoism. Yin represents masculinity and strength. Yang represents femininity and weakness.
False
True
13
Who is the current leader of North Korea?
Kim Jong Un
Kim Mentally Ill
Kim Il Sung
Kim Jong Il
14
The royal families that ruled ancient China for thousands of years were called what?
dynasties
emporors
dynastys
emperors
15
A giant wave caused by an underwater earthquake is called what?
tusnami
tsumani
tsumane
tsunami
16
Most of the Japanese islands were formed by this:
volcanoes
plate shifting
tornadoes
plate colliding
17
What are the names of the two Japanese cities bombed by the United States during World War II?
Yokohama and Nagasaki
Nagasaki then Hiroshima
Nagasaki and Osaka
Hiroshima then Nagasaki
18
Which Chinese city is larger in population and is also its capital?
Tianjin
Wuhan
Shenzhen
Beijing
19
How many people live in the entire East Asia region?
2.3 billion
1.2 billion
1.7 billion
900 million
20
The place at the DMZ where North and South Korea have diplomatic talks is called ___________________.
Panmunjom
Pannumjom
Pamnumjom
Panmunjam
21
Buddhism focuses on __________________.
the teachings of Confucius
becoming one with nature
the 5 pillars of faith
reaching enlightenment and nirvana
22
What was done to help with the seasonal flooding on the Yangtze River?
Levees were built
People were relocated
Three Gorges dam was built
historical artifacts and sites were moved
23
Who led the Communist Revolution in China?
Kim Jong Un
Mao Zedong
The Dalai Lama
Mr. Trenary
24
This is the longest river in the region:
Huang He (Yangtze)
Chang Jiang (Yangtze)
Huang He (Yellow)
Chiang Jiang (Yellow)
25
_________ and __________ are the 2 countries in East Asia that heavily censor their citizens access to the internet.
South Korea and North Korea
North Korea and China
China and Mongolia
Mongolia and South Korea
26
The protests and subsequent massacre at Tiananmen Square occurred in early summer 1989.
False
True
27
Why did the Chinese government decide to build the Three Gorges Dam?
All answers are correct
To increase the amount of hydroelectric power
To decrease dependence on coal
To increase trade and tourism of cities along the Yangtze River
28
What event ended the rule of the empire in Japan?
A Nationalist Revolution
A Communist Revolution
Its surrender after being bombed by atomic weapons
Democratic protests in Ginza
29
What was the main purpose of the Great Wall of China?
to prevent prisoners from escaping to other countries
to separate China from India
to prevent invasive species of animals from preying on native species
to defend China from nomadic tribes
30
Which country supported South Korea in the Korean War?
Japan
Soviet Union
United States
China
31
Which of the following is NOT true about the Great Wall of China?
It can be seen from the Moon
Its known as the longest cemetery in the world
It is the largest human made structure ever built
It can be seen from Earth's orbit
32
Which of these events occurred second?
The building of the Great Wall of China
The Korean War
The Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor
The end of World War II
33
Which dynasty built the Great Wall of China?
Shang
Shin
Qin
Tang
34
Which statement below best described why China's economy has exploded?
It changed from a command economy to a market economy
Economic growth rate
Air pollution by industries
China exports more than the United States
35
Which river is called China's sorrow?
Xi
Yangtze
Huang He
Chang Jiang
36
What is the height of Mt. Fuji?
13,891 feet
3,776 meters
3,189 meters
12,385 feet
37
Hong Kong was under ______________ control until 1997.
French
British
Chinese
United States
38
Which countries supported North Korea in the Korean War?
Soviet Union; United States
China; United States
China; Japan
China; Soviet Union
39
What is the richest country in the region per capita?
South Korea
China
Japan
Taiwan
40
When was the Alfred P. Murrah federal building in Oklahoma City bombed?
April 18, 1995
April 19, 1895
April 19, 1995
April 18, 1996
41
Which country makes up most of the East Asia region?
Japan
Russia
North Korea
China
42
Why is Japan's economy affected by its location?
It has to trade with other countries making it interdependent
Trade with other countries is limited
They are able to survive on their own and no need to trade
It is not affected
43
Which country in this region has a communist government but elements of a market economy?
North Korea
China
South Korea
Japan
44
Japan's population is ________.
getting younger
getting older
growing very fast
dying at a young age
45
The Three Gorges Dam produces _________ Gigawatts of power.
23,500
22,500
24,500
25,500
46
What is the capital of South Korea?
Soeul
Seoul
Souel
Sueol
47
Who was the founder of Taoism?
Confucius
Siddharta Gautama
Laozi
Abraham
48
Why is the Yellow River called "China's Sorrow"?
It is really polluted
People cry every time they see it
It floods and kills lots of people
It is drying up
49
South Korea and Japan have similar economic systems.
False
True
50
How many large islands exist in Japan?
7
4
10
1
51
Why is the Huang He (Yellow) river significant?
It has the Three Gorges Dam
It is the birthplace of a cultural hearth
It produces hydroelectricity for North Korea
It is the longest river in China
52
Which best describes Confucianism?
the Way
enlightenment
reincarnation
social roles
53
Japan is one large _________________________
Plateau
Canyon
Peninsula
Archipelago
54
The Three Gorges Dam is located on what river?
Chiang Jiang (Yellow)
Huang He River (Yangtze)
Chiang Jiang (Yangtze)
Huang He River (Yellow)
55
North Korea's government is __________
delimited
limited
unlimited
sublimated
