Geography of East Asia Quiz

Yellow River = The second longest river in China, flowing from the Tibetan Plateau to the East China Sea. Yangtze River = The longest river in China, flowing from the Tibetan Plateau to the East China Sea. Gobi Desert = A desert located in northern China and southern Mongolia. Korean Peninsula = A peninsula in East Asia that includes North Korea and South Korea. Himalayas = A mountain range in South Asia that includes Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world. Mount Fuji = The highest mountain in Japan, located on the island of Honshu. Mekong River = A river in Southeast Asia that runs through several countries, including Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. Tokyo = The capital city of Japan, located on the island of Honshu. Great Wall of China = A series of fortifications built along the northern borders of China to protect against invasions from the north. Angkor Wat = A temple complex in Cambodia that was built in the 12th century and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Mongolia
• China, Japan, and South Korea
• China, Japan, and North Korea
• China, Japan, and Korea (North and South) (correct)

• Himalayas, Rocky Mountains, and Alps
• Himalayas, Kunlun Mountains, and Tian Shan Mountains (correct)
• Appalachian Mountains, Rocky Mountains, and Sierra Nevada Mountains
• Rocky Mountains, Andes Mountains, and Appalachian Mountains