East Asia
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Which of the following is considered a human characteristic?

  • Valleys
  • Mount Everest
  • Rivers
  • Cities (correct)

    • Which country has the largest mountain range in the world?

  • China (correct)
  • Japan
  • North Korea
  • South Korea

    • Which is the highest mountain in the world?

  • Mount Everest (correct)
  • Mount Fuji
  • Tanggula
  • Tianshan

    • Which country has the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon, the deepest canyon on Earth?

    <p>China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river is in North Korea?

    <p>Amnok</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country in East Asia features the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon, the deepest canyon on Earth?

    <p>China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country in East Asia is heavily dependent on rivers, with the Nakdong being the longest at 324 miles?

    <p>South Korea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country in East Asia is considered the most free and democratic in the region?

    <p>Japan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which language is the most widely spoken in East Asia?

    <p>Mandarin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country in East Asia is rich in natural resources and has a market economy?

    <p>China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which East Asian country has recently become the fastest-growing economy in the world?

    <p>China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which East Asian country is known for its Western-style democracy and emphasis on ritualistic behavior?

    <p>Japan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which East Asian country's culture emphasizes the needs of the group and society over individualism?

    <p>Japan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which East Asian country is heavily populated and congested, with personal space not being common in cities?

    <p>China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which East Asian country is a relatively homogeneous culture with shared language roots, both verbal and written?

    <p>China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Japan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following countries is part of the mainland zone in Southeast Asia?

    <p>Vietnam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which architectural wonder in Southeast Asia is heavily influenced by Indian culture?

    <p>Angkor Wat in Cambodia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main mechanism for the spread of cultures into Southeast Asia?

    <p>Sea-trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which religion is most widely practiced in Southeast Asia?

    <p>Buddhism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which European country had cultural interactions with Southeast Asia through the Dutch East India Company?

    <p>Netherlands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country in East Asia is known for its communist dictatorship and closed doors to the world?

    <p>North Korea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country in East Asia is generally considered to have a high level of freedom?

    <p>South Korea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is classified as an archipelago in Southeast Asia?

    <p>Philippines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river is not a major physical feature of South Asia?

    <p>Mekong</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which religion originated in South Asia?

    <p>Hinduism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country in South Asia sees a lot of migration to the Middle East for job opportunities?

    <p>Pakistan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which language group dominates in Afghanistan?

    <p>Iranian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country in South Asia has a weaker sense of historical and political identity?

    <p>Maldives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which religion predominates in Pakistan?

    <p>Islam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country in South Asia discourages immigration?

    <p>Bhutan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mountain range is not a major physical feature of South Asia?

    <p>Andes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river is the longest in South Asia?

    <p>Indus River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mountain range in South Asia contains Mt. Everest?

    <p>Himalayan Mountains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Maldives is composed of:

    <p>Over 1,200 islands arranged in a series of atolls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which landform contributes to the fertile soils of the Indo-Gangetic Plain?

    <p>Rivers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country is located off the southern tip of India?

    <p>Sri Lanka</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river is notable for being sacred to Hindus?

    <p>Ganges River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which landform is the most striking in South Asia?

    <p>Himalayan Mountains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the World Food Programme (WFP) in India?

    <p>Assisting the Indian government with its system of food distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in India?

    <p>Climate change and management of ecosystems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) in India?

    <p>Prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in India?

    <p>Aiding in the managing of natural resources and increasing the skills and income of farmers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the World Health Organization (WHO) in India?

    <p>Prevention, treatment, and control of diseases, communicable and uncommunicable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization has the primary focus of ensuring housing for everyone?

    <p>United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which physical feature contains the second largest density of geysers in the world and is located in Russia?

    <p>The Valley of Geysers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country in Central Asia has the longest river, the Syr Darya, running through it?

    <p>Kazakhstan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country in Central Asia is known for its relatively open-door policy when it comes to migration from other countries?

    <p>Kazakhstan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country was the second largest receiver of immigrants in 2013, according to U.N. estimates?

    <p>Russia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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    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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