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1
Which East Asian cultural belief is reflected in art such as the painting above?
Life is enriched without material goods.
Urbanization has negative effects on culture
Art should be affordable to all social classes.
People should live in harmony with nature.
2
N. Korea’s adoption of authoritarian political and economic policies has resulted in a society
development of advance medical technologies
high tech medical facilities
low use of personal technology
advanced conservation technology
3
Why is Angkor Wat prominently displayed on the flag of Cambodia?
It is a commitment to economic reforms/industrialization.
It is a symbol of Cambodia's monarchy.
It is a symbol of the long religious and political history
symbol of democracy, its the place of elected legislature.
4
Many cultures in East Asia are distinguished by a strong respect for elders and ancestors.
Capitalism
Hinduism
Shintosim
Confucianism
5
Opportunities for citizen participation in the political process are suppressed in N. Korea-
the country is in the midst of war
religious leaders are in control
Confucian teachings are followed
the government is unlimited
6
Traders using the Silk Route had to overcome the physical barriers posed by the mountains & the
Great Wall of China
numerous river crossings
desert climate conditions
threat of natural disasters
7
The island of Taiwan is located directly to the east of —
South Korea
Japan
Philippines
China
8
The interview above is an example of how cultural diffusion can result in —
conflicts between various societies
a loss of local cultural traditions
changes to a societies belief systems
new cultural patterns in a society
9
What contributed to the decision of British traders to establish the Port of Singapore in 1819?
Singapore is ideally located along shipping routes.
Singapore experiences a mild, dry climate.
It has flat, grassy land that can support tea production.
Singapore has easy access to fresh water.
10
Which East Asian government can be described as rule by one?
North Korea
China
Japan
South Korea
11
Which country in East Asia has experienced more diffusion of culture from Western nations?
Mongolia
China
Japan
North Korea
12
Human rights supporters view China's policy of 1 child as a likely violation of which article?
Article 9
Article 10
Article 12
Article 13
13
Which description best summarizes voting differences between the two nations?
Voters in Thailand directly elect all government leaders,
There are fewer voting requirements of American citizens
Most officials in Thailand are appointed by the king
The Constitution of Thailand does not allow voting
14
What way is technology used to address the unique geography of Hong Kong?
Most people in Hong Kong have floating homes
Hong Kong is home to some of the world’s tallest buildings.
People don't live there. Bullettrains commute people to work
Buildings are built to withstand heavy flooding from storms.
15
In the People’s Republic of China, the government is led by
a council of generals
the official monarch
Communist party leaders
a life-long dictator
16
Which of the following is an example of an unlimited government?
Hong Kong
North Korea
Japan
South Korea
17
Which East Asian country has an economy that operates most like that of Japan?
South Korea
China
North Korea
Tibet
18
The technologies listed above have helped people living in East and Southeast Asia to
adapt to the environment of the region
produce energy from the environment
avoid the destruction of natural disasters
move products to markets quicker