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1
Originating in Greece, the summer Olympics were held in China in 2008. This is an example of —
a cultural hearth
cultural convergence
a sphere of influence
distance decay
2
Why do most people avoid settling in Western China?
Threat of earthquake
Mountainous terrain
Lack of access to water
Political conflict with Tibet
3
Which factor contributed most to the placement of a border between North Korea and South Korea?
a natural river boundary
A military conflict
A differing set of cultural values
A mountain range
4
What is another name for the
Huang He
River?
Yangtze
Red
Yellow
West
5
China's early history was dominated by by dynasties which are defined as -
state in which supreme power is held by the people
system led by elected representatives
a sequence of rulers from the same family
system of govt in which priests rule
6
Which religion was successfully introduced to China primarily by means of the Silk Road?
Jainism
Shintoism
Judaism
Buddhism
7
How does the engineering project in the photograph enable Japan to adapt to its environment?
It controls ocean tides for shipping
It improves Japanese fishing along the coastline
It strengthens structures during an earthquake
It helps protect coastal communities from tsunamis
8
The longest river in all of Asia is located in East Asia and is known as the -
Chang Jiang
Pearl
Huang He
Yellow
9
In what way has the Three Gorges Dam affected the movement of goods in China?
Shanghai's harbor has been deepened
Overland routes have been cut by the dam
Ocean-going ships are able to travel farther inland
Travel between China's north and south regions is easier
10
A Chinese uprising in 1900 against the spread of Western and Japanese influence in the region.
Tian An Men Square Massacre
Boxer Rebellion
Yellow Scarves Rebellion
Taiping Rebellion
11
Which factor most affects the pattern of farmland distribution in China?
Dry, rough terrain in large portions of western China
Industrial waste pollution
Access to seaports
Govt planning restricting farm development to eastern China
12
Why did European powers want to control trade in China during the 17th and 18th centuries?
Need for timber from the region for fuel
Demand for spices grown in the region
Hopes of discovering oil reserves in the region
Supplies of enslaved labor from the region
13
North Korea is led by a communist dictator, as a result its government -
trades exclusively with South Korea
allows individuals the right to property
controls all major aspects of the economy
mixes elements from free-market and command economies
14
Which of the following geographic features most contributes to the population pattern in China?
Mountainous terrain
Political conflict with Tibet
Lack of access to water
Threat of earthquakes
15
Name the Chinese-Communist leader that founded the People's Republic of China.
Kublia Khan
Genghis Khan
Mao Zedong
Kim Jong-un
16
What natural disaster rocked
Japan in 1923
and killed over 140,000 people?
The Great Tsunami
The Ring of Fire
The Great Kanto Typhoon
The Great Kanto Earthquake
17
Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan have formed a zone of prosperity referred to as the -
global economy
Ring of Fire
UNICEF
Jakota Triangle
18
How do summer monsoon winds affect the climate of southeastern China?
The winds are full of moisture and have led to flooding
The winds are dry and have led to drought
The winds are cold and have led to permafrost
The winds cause violent storms similar to hurricanes
19
Where would Japan likely fall on the economic spectrum?
B
A
C
D
20
Which effect will likely result from the pattern of development shown on the map?
Trade, commerce, and connections across China will increase.
Pressure to allow democratic participation will increase.
Air quality in China will improve in the coming years.
Taxes will increase in regions where airports are built.
21
When different cultures become similar or even come together is known as -
a cultural hearth
Cultural diffusion
distance decay
Cultural convergence
22
The areas on the map of China were controlled by outside countries, these areas are known as -
Colonial provinces
Spheres of Influence
Economic Tigers
Dynasties
23
Where was this image likely taken and how does the character of this place reveal its location?
South Korea because of the history of breeding horses
Japan because of the wide-open fields
Mongolia because the culture has a history of nomadic life
Taiwan because of the lack of resources for stone buildings
24
One way that both China and Japan have modified the environment has been by -
repair damage done by vocanic activity
supplying energy to large, growing populations
manage pollution created by industry
bring water to remote villages
25
What is another name for the
Chang Jiang
River?
Yangtze
Yellow
West
Red
26
Based on the map, how does the location of China today reflect the history of the region?
The location of Chinese culture has steadily moved eastward
Chinese culture has become concentrated in a smaller region
Modern China is located at a crossroad of invasion routes
Modern China contains the cultural hearth of its past
27
Does China consider Taiwan to be an independent country?
No
Yes
