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1
Who
led the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989?
women & children
students and intellectuals
political leaders
Buddhist monks
2
What is unique about the
Gobi Desert
?
Large amount of lush green plants
Extremely cold winters & blistering hot summers
Large number of manufacturing plants & small communities
Hot spot for eco-tourism
3
Why has China had recent
success
expanding production & increasing economic growth?
China has excellent infrastructure.
China was a developed country in the past.
China's totalitarian gov't dictates what people must do.
China has excellent relationships with the developing world.
4
What is the official
language
of Hong Kong?
Cantonese
Chinese & English
Chinese
English
5
What was the
impact
of the
Soviet Command Economy
adopted during the Mao era?
Heightened the abuse of political power in the country
Reduced the impact of the government on everyday life
Industry grew exponentially
Government commanded the people to grow certain crops
6
Hong Kong
is a territory of which country?
United Kingdom
China
Macau
Taiwan
7
What was the
state religion of China
begun by the
Han
Dynasty
?
Buddhism
Shinto
Confucianism
Islam
8
What has been the main force behind
Taiwan's
economic growth?
Manufacturing
Nuclear weapons
Subsistence farming
Agri-business
9
What is the greatest
difficulty
in China?
Population
Lack of available space
Limited natural resources
Lack of higher education
10
What was the
goal
of the protesters at Tiananmen Square in 1989?
Economic change & democratic reform
Open access to jobs & education
Ability to travel internationally to democratic nations
More food & services for the growing population
11
Which body of water separates Korea from Japan?
The Korea Strait
The East China Sea & the North Pacific Ocean
The East China Sea
The Korea Strait & the Sea of Japan
12
What is the historical backbone of the
writing system
throughout Eastern Asia?
The Korean Han-gul writing system
The Japanese writing code
The ancient Chinese script
The Vietnamese Chu Nom script
13
Which of the following countries did
NOT
experience a decline in population in the 2000s?
North Korea
South Korea
China
Japan
14
Which of the following would be considered a
modern cultural hearth
?
Tokyo
Xian
Pyongyang
Seoul
15
What is
Confucianism
?
It is a complex military arrangement.
It is a confusing system of government.
It is the basis of the education system throughout Asia.
It is a form of religion that focuses on human morality.
16
Which of the following bodies of water does
NOT
touch Japan?
Sea of Japan
South China Sea
Philippine Sea
Korea Strait
17
How did Taiwan & Korea
differ
from the industrialization approach of Japan?
Focused on large populations as a competitive advantage
Focused on natural resources as a competitive advantage
Focused on democratic gov't as a competitive advantage
Focused on their low wages as a competitive advantage
18
What
commodities
were traded using the Silk Road?
grains
silk, gold, ivory, animals & plants
precious metals
silk
19
Why is
bamboo
important to the poor people of East Asia?
Bamboo can be eaten & used in construction.
Bamboo cultivation provides jobs to the regions poor people.
Bamboo can make poor people a lot of money by exporting it.
Bamboo has limited importance to the east Asian poor people.
20
What three
seas
surround the
Korean Peninsula
?
Yangtze River, East China Sea, Yellow Sea
Sea of Japan, East China Sea, Atlantic Ocean
North Pacific Ocean, Sea of Japan, Korean Strait
Sea of Japan, East China Sea, Yellow Sea
21
Approximately how many
islands
make up the country of
Japan
?
300
3,000
30
30,000
22
According to the image below, what region is highlighted by the
black circle
?
The Ring of Fire
Hong Kong
The Jakota Triangle
The Silk Road
23
Why is it difficult for some Eastern Asia nations to maintain and build
infrastructure
?
Lack of interest in developing infrastructure
Lack of political will to develop infrastructure
Lack of need for new infrastructure
Lack of private & government funds
24
Approximately how many
new
rice consumers will be added in Asia in the next 10 years?
1 million
There will be a decrease in rice consumption
1 billion
100,000
25
What is a
buffer state
?
A neutral state. Helps prevent conflict btwn warring states
A state that is tougher than others in the region
A state that buffers economic wants of neighboring nations
A politically active state. Helps stir up regional discord
26
Why is
land
so important in China?
It must produce enough food to feed an enormous population.
It must support a growing number of manufacturing centers.
It is the source of food, fuel & spiritual honor.
is regularly fraught with natural disasters.
27
Why can't
rice production
keep up with
demand
?
Rice consumption is only growing in Asia
Not enough money can be made from rice paddies
Too many rice eaters, not enough land to grow it on
Too few people interested in harvesting rice
28
Why is
Japan
considered an "
early late developing nation
"?
Japan was an early adopter of modern technology.
Japan became industrialized later than Great Britain.
Japan has been barred from most multi-lateral trade talks.
Japan has taken a late approach to industry endeavors.
29
Which of the following has the
greatest
impact on global warming?
Agricultural expansion
Forest depletion
Dependence of fossil fuels
Population growth
30
Which of the following countries is
NOT
categorized as a
High Performing Asian Economy
(HPAE)?
Hong Kong
Taiwan
China
Japan
31
Which of the following is the most protected
crop
of Japan?
Soybeans
Rice
Sorghum
Kobe Beef
32
Why is the
price
of rice important?
Rice prices impact the cost of fruits & veggies on farms.
Rice prices must be kept within reach of the poorest people.
Rice prices must make a large profit or no one will grow it.
Rice prices only have importance to large corporations.
33
How can
Public Private Partnerships
help infrastructure development?
Combines private investment with government programs
Citizens can pay for whatever services they need
Water, sewer, roads, etc. are kept up using a toll system
Forces tax subsidies on citizens to maintain infrastructure
34
What is the significance of the
Zhoushan Archipelago
?
The archipelago is known for its independent rule.
The archipelago is home to the most multicultural population
The archipelago has rich fishing grounds in China.
The archipelago has traditional methods of agriculture.
35
Which of the following countries did
NOT
rule or occupy Hong Kong?
China
Great Britain
Japan
United States
36
During what
dynasty
was the
Silk Road
built?
Xia
Han
Shang
Qing
37
What
sparked the Tiananmen Square protests?
Development of nuclear warheads
The funeral of a pro-democratic official, Hu Yaobang
Lack of adequate higher education
International summit
38
What is the primary significance of
bamboo
in East Asia today?
It was used throughout history, but not used too much today.
It is used in construction, bridge building, food & decor.
It is mainly used for aesthetic purposes.
Bamboo is the national plant of China.
39
What has been the
effect of the post-Mao leadership
under Deng Xiaoping in China?
Stagnant economy
Decreased literacy and education rates
Increased political oppression
Economic growth nearly 10% a year
40
Which of the following Asian leaders would
NOT
be considered a dictator?
Hu Jintao
Jiang Zemin
Taro Aso
Kim Jong-Il
41
Which of the following is
NOT
a threat to human health due to global warming?
increased droughts, hurricanes & floods
All of the above
rising sea levels & coastal erosion
accelerated extinction rates of plants & animals
42
Why is the burning of
fossil fuels
more of a problem in China than Japan?
China only burns coal.
Japan has no manufacturing
China has fewer pollution controls.
Japan only uses renewable energy sources.
43
How does
global warming
pose threats to human health?
Increased tornadoes
Increased droughts
All of the above
Increased hurricanes & floods
44
What is the
main goal of developing bamboo
as a commodity in East Asia?
Providing a cash-based income for local citizens.
To improve the development of technology.
Selling bamboo globally.
To improve cultivation techniques.
