ENG 12: Literary Texts from Asia

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What is the approximate percentage of the world's population living in Asia?

  • 45%
  • 60% (correct)
  • 75%
  • 30%

What is the main purpose of Module 1 according to the text?

  • To understand and appreciate literary texts in various genres across Asia (correct)
  • To study historical events in Asia
  • To explore scientific advancements in Asia
  • To learn about literary texts in various genres across the world

What is the most essential learning competency for Module 1?

  • Analyzing historical documents from the Philippines
  • Mastering mathematical concepts from Asian cultures
  • Learning about famous scientists from Asia
  • Applying a reading approach to literary texts (correct)

How does the text describe Asia's land mass?

<p>Largest and most populous continent (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should learners be able to identify according to the text?

<p>Representative texts and authors from Asia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes Asia's land mass according to National Geographic?

<p>Most populous (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common and simplest definition of Asia's ancient origin according to the Greeks?

<p>Lands situated to the east of their homeland (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many recognized sovereign countries are there in Asia according to the United Nations?

<p>48 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sub-region of Asia includes countries like Russia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan?

<p>Northern Asia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sub-region of Asia comprises countries like India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh?

<p>Southern Asia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a dependent territory in Asia?

<p>Hong Kong (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country is a classic example of a transcontinental country with territories in both Asia and Europe?

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

What are the six sub-regions of Asia mentioned in the text?

<p>Northern, Western, Central, Eastern, Southern, Southeastern (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country is not included in the 48 recognized sovereign countries in Asia by the United Nations?

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

Which two regions claim certain territories in both Asia and Europe?

<p>Central Asia and Western Asia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ancient origin of the word 'Asia' according to the Greeks?

<p>Lands situated to the east of their homeland (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate percentage of the world's population living in Asia according to the National Geographic?

<p>60% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which classic example of a transcontinental country has territories in both Asia and Europe?

<p>Turkey (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term describes Asia's land mass according to National Geographic?

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

What is the ancient origin of the word 'Asia' according to the Greeks?

<p>Land of the East (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sub-region of Asia includes countries like Russia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan?

<p>North Asia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many recognized sovereign countries are there in Asia according to the United Nations?

<p>48 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the six sub-regions of Asia as mentioned in the text?

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

What term is used to describe countries like Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Turkey which have territories in both Asia and Europe?

<p>Transcontinental countries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country is considered a classic example of a transcontinental country with territories in both Asia and Europe?

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

How many recognized sovereign countries are mentioned as being in Western Asia in the text?

<p>18 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sub-region of Asia includes countries like China, Japan, and Mongolia?

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

Which of the following countries is not included in the 48 recognized sovereign countries in Asia by the United Nations?

<p>Hong Kong (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sub-region of Asia comprises countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, and India?

<p>Southern Asia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the world's population approximately lives in Asia based on the information provided in the text?

<p>~60% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"Lands situated to the east of their homeland" is the simplest definition of ancient origin credited to which term according to the Greeks?

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

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