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1
Which of the following are an example of an ancestor worship ritual from China?
Family shrines with name tablets
Prayer near the family alter
Food offerings on special occasions
Burning of "spirit money"
2
What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall of China?
To defend against northern nomadic tribes
To create jobs for peasants
To serve as a trade route
To store grain supplies
3
What significant change did the Ming Dynasty make?
Abandoned the Great Wall
Created gunpowder
Established Beijing as the new capital
Ended the imperial system
4
A philosophy stating that society needs a strong leader, strict rules, and a strong legal system to create social order.
Legalism
Confucianism
Shinto
Daoism
5
Who was Genghis Khan?
A Korean general
A Japanese shogun
The Mongol leader who conquered China
A Chinese emperor
6
Name one country in East Asia that has a command economy and an autocratic government.
China
South Korea
North Korea
Japan
7
Of the five relationships Confucius, which do you believe to be the most important
Parent and Children
Older and Younger Siblings
Two Friends
Husband and Wife
8
How did the Meiji Restoration change Japan?
It modernized and westernized Japanese society
It restored traditional isolation
It prevented foreign influence
It ended the emperor system
9
What event led to Japan's surrender in World War II?
Economic sanctions
Atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Naval blockade
Ground invasion
10
During the time of Confucius, which problem plagued the Chinese government?
Lack of written language
Foreign invasion
Shortage of food
Corruption and bribery
11
What was the Mandate of Heaven in ancient China?
A military command structure
A written constitution
Divine right to rule granted by heaven
A democratic election process
12
East Asia is known for exporting large amounts of…
brazilwood
technology
oil
rubber
13
Most people in China today live in…
cities located in the arable eastern plains
the Tibetan Plateau
the autonomous cities of Hong Kong and Maccau
the Gobi Desert
14
The Yamato clan in Japan was significant because:
They established the first unified political control in Japan
They were foreign invaders
They were traders only
They had no political influence
15
People should give up desires in favor of nature, simplicity. Avoid competition, and acept the natural order of things.
Shinto
Legalism
Confucianism
Daoism
16
List and describe two inventions or innovations of the Chinese
Compass
Arabic numerals
Gunpowder
paper and printing
17
People should put the needs of their family first and value education which supports moral behavior.
Confucianism
Daoism
Shinto
Legalism
18
How did clan systems influence ancient Korean society?
They formed the basic social and political structure
They prevented any social organization
They were only religious groups
They only existed in farming communities
19
Name one country in East Asia that has a mixed/market economy and a democratic governmnet.
Japan
South Korea
China
Taiwan
20
Which statement best describes filial piety in Chinese culture?
Respect and care for one's parents and ancestors
Trading with foreign nations
Military training for youth
Worship of nature spirits
21
Why is the creation of the civil service and bureaucracy in China significant?
A qualified civil service helps reduce bureaucracy in government
They provide essential services to their community.
Examinations would allow for the most talented people into government jobs.
Bureaucracies created stronger governments.
22
How did ancient Chinese people view their ancestors?
As providers of protection and guidance
As distant memories only
As historical records
As mythological figures
23
What is a tsunami?
A volcanic eruption
A massive ocean wave
A tropical storm
An earthquake
24
The Korean War was fought primarily between…
Communist North Korea and non-communist South Korea
South Korea and Japan
Ghengis Khan, who led the Mongols, and Koreans under Emperor Silla
Communist North Korea and free-market China
