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The climate of East Asia ranges from tropical to subarctic.
True
The terrain of East Asia is essentially the same, dominated by fertile valleys and plains.
False
China is slightly larger in area than the United States.
False
The majority of China's most populous cities are in the West.
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Taiwan has stopped short of claiming formal independence to avoid a threatened invasion by China.
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Tokyo is the largest city in Japan.
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What is the capital city of China?
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What is the capital city of North Korea?
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What is the capital city of South Korea?
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What is the capital city of Japan?
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What is the capital city of Taiwan?
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Which two East Asian nations are divided into free and communist countries?
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Who was a missionary to China with mission headquarters in Shanghai?
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What is another name for the region bounded by the Pacific Ocean, Russia, the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Southwest Asia?
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What are the two main rivers of China?
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Where did students in Beijing unsuccessfully protest for greater freedoms from communism in 1989?
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Which island colony was founded by the British but reverted to China in 1997?
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Which communist leader defeated the nationalist Chinese army and established the People's Republic of China?
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What are the names of the two tiny islands that the nationalist Chinese claim in addition to Taiwan?
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What is the name given to the border separating North Korea and South Korea?
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What is the religion of North Korea that focuses people's attention on the country's dictator?
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What is South Korea also known as?
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By what name do the Japanese refer to their country?
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What is the name of the ancient warriors who protected the estates of Japanese feudal lords?
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About 92% of the people in China are part of the ethnic group known as the:
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What is China's largest city?
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What structure was built during the 14th through 17th centuries to protect China from the Mongols and Turkish tribes?
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What is the oldest European colony in Asia, founded by the Portuguese in 1557?
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Which leader established a republic in China?
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What was the name of the period during which gangs of young Chinese tried to remove intellectuals, Christians, and other corrupting influences from Chinese society?
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The leader of Tibetan Buddhism is called the:
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Collapsible round tents Mongolian nomads live in are called:
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The predominant religion of Japan is:
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Japan's largest island is:
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Study Notes
Climate and Terrain
- East Asia's climate varies from tropical in the south to subarctic in the north.
- The region’s terrain is diverse, not merely dominated by fertile valleys and plains.
Countries and Capital Cities
- China covers a land area smaller than the United States.
- Most populous Chinese cities are primarily located in the eastern part, not the west.
- Key capitals: Beijing (China), Pyongyang (North Korea), Seoul (South Korea), Tokyo (Japan), Taipei (Taiwan).
Sociopolitical Structure
- Taiwan refrains from declaring formal Independence to mitigate the risk of invasion from China.
- China and Taiwan are divided between free and communist governance, as are North Korea and South Korea.
Historical Context
- Hudson Taylor was a prominent missionary in China, based in Shanghai.
- The Pacific Rim refers to the region bordered by the Pacific Ocean and several continents.
- The Huang He and Chang Jiang (Yangtze) are China's two main rivers.
Significant Events
- In 1989, students protested at Tiananmen Square for increased freedoms from the communist government.
- Hong Kong, originally a British colony, returned to Chinese control in 1997.
- Mao Zedong led the communist victory against the nationalists and established the People’s Republic of China.
Territorial Claims
- The Nationalists claim Quemoy and Matsu, small islands in addition to Taiwan.
- The demilitarized zone serves as the boundary between North Korea and South Korea.
Cultural Aspects
- North Korea's ideology, Juche, emphasizes devotion to its leader.
- South Korea is officially recognized as the Republic of Korea.
- Japan identifies its country as Nippon, with samurai as the historical warrior class.
- Shintoism is the predominant religion in Japan.
- The Great Wall of China was constructed to fend off Mongol and Turkish invasions from the 14th to 17th centuries.
Demography and Ethnicity
- Approximately 92% of China's population belong to the Han ethnic group.
- Shanghai is acknowledged as China’s largest city.
- Macau is recognized as the oldest European colony in Asia, established by the Portuguese in 1557.
Revolutionary Movements
- Sun Yat-sen founded a republic in China following the fall of the Qing dynasty.
- The Cultural Revolution aimed to eliminate perceived corrupting influences in society, targeting intellectuals and Christians.
Unique Lifestyle
- Mongolian nomads reside in collapsible round tents known as gers.
- The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism.
- Japan's largest island is Honshu.
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Description
Test your knowledge on Chapter 16 of BJU Cultural Geography. This quiz covers key concepts regarding the climate, terrain, and demographic features of East Asia, challenging you to discern between true and false statements. Perfect for students preparing for assessments or anyone looking to refresh their geography knowledge.
