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