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