50 Questions
Which of the following is considered a human characteristic?
Cities
Which country has the largest mountain range in the world?
China
Which is the highest mountain in the world?
Mount Everest
Which country has the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon, the deepest canyon on Earth?
China
Which river is in North Korea?
Amnok
Which country in East Asia features the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon, the deepest canyon on Earth?
China
Which country in East Asia is heavily dependent on rivers, with the Nakdong being the longest at 324 miles?
South Korea
Which country in East Asia is considered the most free and democratic in the region?
Japan
Which language is the most widely spoken in East Asia?
Mandarin
Which country in East Asia is rich in natural resources and has a market economy?
China
Which East Asian country has recently become the fastest-growing economy in the world?
China
Which East Asian country is known for its Western-style democracy and emphasis on ritualistic behavior?
Japan
Which East Asian country's culture emphasizes the needs of the group and society over individualism?
Japan
Which East Asian country is heavily populated and congested, with personal space not being common in cities?
China
Which East Asian country's culture places a lot of investment and value into education due to its primary religious beliefs of Taoism and Confucianism?
China
Which East Asian country is a relatively homogeneous culture with shared language roots, both verbal and written?
China
Which East Asian country has a lot of focus on the way to behave in public and in business dealings due to its ritualistic history?
Japan
Which of the following countries is part of the mainland zone in Southeast Asia?
Vietnam
Which architectural wonder in Southeast Asia is heavily influenced by Indian culture?
Angkor Wat in Cambodia
What was the main mechanism for the spread of cultures into Southeast Asia?
Sea-trade
Which religion is most widely practiced in Southeast Asia?
Buddhism
Which European country had cultural interactions with Southeast Asia through the Dutch East India Company?
Netherlands
Which country in East Asia is known for its communist dictatorship and closed doors to the world?
North Korea
Which country in East Asia is generally considered to have a high level of freedom?
South Korea
Which of the following is classified as an archipelago in Southeast Asia?
Philippines
Which river is not a major physical feature of South Asia?
Mekong
Which religion originated in South Asia?
Hinduism
Which country in South Asia sees a lot of migration to the Middle East for job opportunities?
Pakistan
Which language group dominates in Afghanistan?
Iranian
Which country in South Asia has a weaker sense of historical and political identity?
Maldives
Which religion predominates in Pakistan?
Islam
Which country in South Asia discourages immigration?
Bhutan
Which mountain range is not a major physical feature of South Asia?
Andes
Which river is the longest in South Asia?
Indus River
Which mountain range in South Asia contains Mt. Everest?
Himalayan Mountains
The Maldives is composed of:
Over 1,200 islands arranged in a series of atolls
Which landform contributes to the fertile soils of the Indo-Gangetic Plain?
Rivers
Which country is located off the southern tip of India?
Sri Lanka
Which river is notable for being sacred to Hindus?
Ganges River
Which landform is the most striking in South Asia?
Himalayan Mountains
What is the primary focus of the World Food Programme (WFP) in India?
Assisting the Indian government with its system of food distribution
What is the primary focus of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in India?
Climate change and management of ecosystems
What is the primary focus of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) in India?
Prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS
What is the primary focus of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in India?
Aiding in the managing of natural resources and increasing the skills and income of farmers
What is the primary focus of the World Health Organization (WHO) in India?
Prevention, treatment, and control of diseases, communicable and uncommunicable
Which organization has the primary focus of ensuring housing for everyone?
United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT)
Which physical feature contains the second largest density of geysers in the world and is located in Russia?
The Valley of Geysers
Which country in Central Asia has the longest river, the Syr Darya, running through it?
Kazakhstan
Which country in Central Asia is known for its relatively open-door policy when it comes to migration from other countries?
Kazakhstan
Which country was the second largest receiver of immigrants in 2013, according to U.N. estimates?
Russia
Study Notes
East Asia: Geography, Politics, and Culture
- Japan is about 70% mountains, including the Japanese Alps range, with Mount Fuji as the highest point at 12,388 feet.
- North and South Korea have numerous but smaller mountains compared to Japan.
- China features numerous valleys, canyons, and gorges, including the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon, the deepest on Earth at 19,714 feet.
- Important rivers in China include the Yellow River, the longest being the Yangtze at 3,915 miles.
- Japan's longest river, the Ishikari, is relatively small at 167 miles, while South Korea is heavily dependent on rivers, with the Nakdong being the longest at 324 miles.
- China's largest lake is Quinghai Lake at 1,676 square miles, while Japan's largest freshwater lake is Lake Biwa near Kyoto at 259 square miles.
- East Asia comprises Japan, China, North Korea, and South Korea, each with distinct political systems.
- China and North Korea are communist countries with controlled economies, whereas Japan and South Korea are Western-style capitalist democracies.
- China is rich in natural resources and has a market economy, while North Korea lacks many resources and faces international sanctions.
- Confucian ideas heavily influence East Asian societies, emphasizing hierarchy, respect for authority, and a focus on education and age.
- China is densely populated, with a mix of poor rural farmers and rich city-dwellers, while Japan and South Korea are considered the most free and democratic in the region.
- The main ethnic groups in East Asia are Han (Chinese), Yamoto (Japanese), and Korean, with Mandarin being the most widely spoken language, followed by Korean and Japanese. Confucianism, Mahayana Buddhism, Taoism, and Shinto are common religions in the region.
Test your knowledge of East Asia's geography, politics, and culture with this quiz. Explore the diverse landscapes, political systems, and cultural influences of Japan, China, North Korea, and South Korea. From towering mountains to communist economies and Confucian ideals, delve into the rich tapestry of this dynamic region.
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