80 Questions
What is the definition of a physical characteristic or landform?
Any natural feature of the Earth's surface
What is the most important human characteristic?
City
Which of the following cities is NOT located in East Asia?
New York, USA
What is the deepest canyon on Earth located in?
China
What is the longest river in China?
Yangtze
What is the highest mountain range in the world?
Himalayas
Which mountain is located between China and Nepal?
Mount Everest
What is the characteristic of China's lakes?
Large and numerous
What percentage of Japan's land is comprised of mountains?
70%
What is the deepest canyon in the world, located in China?
Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon
Which river in China has the most historical importance?
Yellow River
What is the longest river in South Korea?
Nakdong
What is the largest lake in China?
Quinghai Lake
Which two countries in East Asia are communist?
China and North Korea
What philosophy influences the societies in East Asia?
Confucianism
Which countries in East Asia are Western-style capitalist democracies?
Japan and South Korea
What is the primary characteristic of cultures in East Asia compared to Western countries?
They are less individualistic
Which East Asian country has recently introduced free-market reforms?
China
What is the most common language spoken in East Asia?
Mandarin
Which country has a significant Christian population in East Asia?
South Korea
What is the primary difference between life in rural and urban areas in China?
Rural areas are poor and farming-heavy, while cities are rich and Westernized
What is the primary religious belief in Japan?
Shinto
What is the primary characteristic of the government in North Korea?
A communist dictatorship with few capitalist structures
What is the primary value in East Asian cultures?
The needs of the group
What is a significant aspect of South Korean culture?
Respect for authority and social hierarchy
What is the Sunda Shelf?
A continental shelf extending from the South China Sea to the Java Sea
What is the primary mechanism by which cultures spread in Southeast Asia?
Trade, especially sea-trade
What is the largest plain in South Asia?
The Indo-Gangetic Plain
What is the significance of the Indus River?
It is the longest river in South Asia
What is the name of the famous Indian-influenced architecture in Cambodia?
Angkor Wat
What is the tallest mountain in South Asia?
Mt. Everest
What is the region located off the southern tip of India?
The Maldives and Sri Lanka
What is the characteristic of the Maldives in terms of geography?
A series of atolls, or circular coral reefs
What is the primary reason for migration in India?
Marriage and employment
Which two countries in South Asia have a significant flow of internal migration from rural areas to cities?
India and Nepal
What is the primary language group spoken in Afghanistan?
Iranian
What is the primary religion in Sri Lanka and Bhutan?
Buddhism
Which two countries in South Asia are major tourist destinations?
Sri Lanka and the Maldives
What is the characteristic of South Asia's geographical boundaries?
Relatively clearly defined but weaker sense of historical and political identity
What percentage of South Asia's population does India account for?
74%
What is the approximate percentage of Japan's land that is mountainous?
70%
What is the definition of a landform?
Any natural feature of the Earth's surface
Which river is the longest in China?
Yangtze River
What is the most important human characteristic?
City
What is a significant factor in China's economic success?
Its market economy in major cities
Where are the largest cities in East Asia located?
On the coastlines and near rivers
What is a common cultural value in East Asia?
Respect for authority
What is the deepest canyon on Earth located in?
China
Which two countries in East Asia are Western-style capitalist democracies?
Japan and South Korea
What is the name of the highest mountain in the world?
Mount Everest
What is the name of the highest mountain peak in Japan?
Mount Fuji
What are the significant physical characteristics of East Asia?
Large mountains and long rivers
Why is North Korea's economy struggling?
Sanctions imposed by other countries
What is the longest river in South Korea?
Nakdong River
Which country has the largest lakes in East Asia?
China
What are the significant mountain ranges in China?
Himalayas, Tanggula, Tianshan, and Kuntunshan
What is a common aspect of East Asian cultures, compared to Western cultures?
More emphasis on the needs of the group
Which of the following countries is considered a Western-style democracy?
Japan
What is the primary reason for China's recent economic growth?
Acceptance of capitalist structures in city life
What is a characteristic of North Korea's regime?
Closed doors to the world, with limited international aid
What is the primary language spoken in East Asia?
Mandarin
What is a characteristic of South Korea, compared to other East Asian countries?
Significant Christian population
What is the primary difference between China and North Korea's economic systems?
China is more capitalist, while North Korea is more communist
What is a characteristic of Confucianism and Taoism in East Asian cultures?
Investment and value in education
What is the main reason for internal migration in Nepal?
Employment opportunities
Which language group dominates in Afghanistan?
Iranian
What is the primary religion in Sri Lanka and Bhutan?
Buddhism
What is the characteristic of South Asia's geographical boundaries?
Relatively clearly defined
Which countries in South Asia are major tourist destinations?
Sri Lanka and the Maldives
What is the primary reason for external migration in Pakistan?
To take advantage of the huge oil reserves in the Middle East
What is the largest country in South Asia by territory and population?
India
What is the primary language group spoken in the Maldives and Bangladesh?
Indo-Aryan
What is the primary mechanism by which cultures spread in Southeast Asia?
Through trade, especially sea-trade
What is the characteristic of the Indo-Gangetic Plain in South Asia?
It is a fertile plain used for agriculture
What is the significance of the Himalayan Mountains in South Asia?
They are the source of several major rivers, including the Indus, Brahmaputra, and Ganges
What is the cultural influence of Confucianism in South Korea?
It emphasizes respect for age, social standing, and marital status
What is the characteristic of the island zone in Southeast Asia?
It has jungles, shallow seas, and different-sized islands
What is the primary religion practiced in Southeast Asia?
Buddhism and Islam
What is the significance of the Sunda Shelf in Southeast Asia?
It is a continental shelf that extends from the southernmost portion of the South China Sea to the Java Sea
What is the cultural influence of American culture in South Korea?
It has had a significant impact on fashion, fast food, and television in South Korea
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