Political and Economic Systems of Southeast Asia

Question 1

Why has Japan specialized in the area of technology?

Accepted Answer

It has few natural resources and little farmland.

Question 2

In a parliamentary system of government, how is the leader chosen?

Accepted Answer

The political party with the most members in the legislature

Question 3

Which country has an emperor today?

Accepted Answer

Japan

Question 4

The economies of China, India, and Japan can all be described as

Accepted Answer

Mixed

Question 5

Which trade barrier sets up a complete ban or halt to trade between countries?

Accepted Answer

Embargo

Question 6

What is a main reason for people to exchange currency?

Accepted Answer

To buy and sell goods from other countries.

Question 7

What is an example of a physical trade barrier in Southeast Asia?

Accepted Answer

Gobi Desert

Question 8

What group makes most of the important decisions in the government of China?

Accepted Answer

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP)

Question 9

Which best describes the Japan's government?

Accepted Answer

Parliamentary Democracy

Question 10

Who makes most of the important governmental decisions in an oligarchy?

Accepted Answer

Small group of powerful leaders

Question 11

In a command economy, economic decisions are made by the ________________.

Accepted Answer

Government

Question 12

Who is the Supreme Leader of North Korea?

Accepted Answer

Kim Jong-Un

Question 13

Which Asian country has the second highest GDP in the world, second only to the United States?

Accepted Answer

China

Question 14

Which SE Asian countries have recently been fighting over a disputed border region of Kashmir?

Accepted Answer

India and Pakistan

Question 15

Which country has the fastest growing economy in the world?

Accepted Answer

China

Question 16

Most economic decisions in North Korea are made by:

Accepted Answer

Kim Jong-Un

Question 17

If Japan limits how much rice it will import from Vietnam this year,which trade barrier is it?

Accepted Answer

Quota

Question 18

Since the government has loosened control, which country's economy grew rapidly and is now 7th?

Accepted Answer

India

Question 19

Why is it important for a country to invest in human capital?

Accepted Answer

Their GDP will increase and economy will be more productive.

Question 20

Most democratic nations have this type of economy:

Accepted Answer

Mixed

Question 21

Kim Jong-Un has spent a great deal of North Korea's money on:

Accepted Answer

The military

Question 22

Which Asian country currently has the highest population in the world?

Accepted Answer

China, Vietnam

Question 23

Which Asian countries have democratic governments today?

Accepted Answer

India and Japan

Question 24

Which country is the world's largest democracy?

Accepted Answer

India

Question 25

In which SE Asian city did President Trump and Kim Jong-Un recently meet for a summit?

Accepted Answer

Hanoi, Vietnam

Question 26

Which Asian country could be described as an oligarchy?

Accepted Answer

China

Question 27

Citizens of which Southeast Asian country are considered to have the LEAST freedom?

Accepted Answer

North Korea

Question 28

What has been a problem for India's economy in recent years?

Accepted Answer

Overpopulation and poverty found throughout the country

Question 29

Why does specialization make trade between countries easier?

Accepted Answer

Countries produce what they make best and trade with others

Question 30

Why do countries in the world fall somewhere between a market and command economy?

Accepted Answer

Countries have found they need a mix of both tobe successful

Question 31

The economy of North Korea can best described as:

Accepted Answer

Mostly command

Question 32

Which Asian country could be described as an autocracy?

Accepted Answer

North Korea

Question 33

Which best describes the Chinese government?

Accepted Answer

Communist government

Question 34

Which of the following best describes a market system:

Accepted Answer

A person can start a business and make all decisions for it.

Question 35

Who makes most of the important decisions in an autocracy?

Accepted Answer

The ruler

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