East Asian Culture Overview

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Which countries are typically considered part of East Asia?

  • Vietnam, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau
  • Mongolia, Russia, South Korea, and China
  • Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore
  • China, Japan, North Korea, and South Korea (correct)

What is a common cultural value found in East Asia?

  • Strong individualism
  • Lax attitude towards convention
  • Emphasis on personal freedom
  • Respect for authority and age (correct)

Which country is known for its high level of personal freedom and democratic system?

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

What influences the cultural emphasis on groups in China and South Korea?

<p>Confucianism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of life in China's cities?

<p>Westernized capitalism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which country does age determine seniority and respect?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between Japan and China's political systems?

<p>Japan is a democracy, while China is a communist state (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common belief in East Asian culture regarding loved ones who have passed away?

<p>They stay with you (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the political system of North Korea?

<p>Communist dictatorship (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main ethnic group in China?

<p>Han (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common language spoken in East Asia?

<p>Mandarin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the dominant religion in South Korea?

<p>Christianity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the attitude towards education in East Asian culture?

<p>It is extremely important (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the education system in East Asia?

<p>It is highly competitive (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of East Asian societies?

<p>Respect for age and social position (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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