Geography of East Asia Quiz

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Match the following geographical features and locations with their descriptions:

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.

Which countries are encompassed by the region of East Asia?

China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Mongolia

China, Japan, and South Korea

China, Japan, and North Korea

China, Japan, and Korea (North and South) (correct)

What are some of the major mountain ranges in East Asia?

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

What are some of the major rivers in East Asia?

Yangtze River, Yellow River, and Amur River (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a country in East Asia?

Russia (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which country is the dominant country in East Asia?

China (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the highest mountain in the world, which is part of the Himalayas Mountain Range in East Asia?

Mount Everest (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which river is the longest river in East Asia?

Chiang Jiang River (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which climate is dominant in China, Southern Korea, Taiwan, and South Japan?

Humid subtropical climate (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which country has a population that is 94% Han Dynasty nationality?

China (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which country is divided by the 38th Parallel into North and South after WWII and is also homogeneous?

North Korea (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common language in China?

Han Chinese (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which major religions are practiced in East Asia?

Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which country has the longest escalator that runs 1/2 mile along the streets to ease traffic during rush hour?

Hong Kong (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which countries in East Asia have a high literacy rate?

Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the main foods of the East Asian region?

Rice, fish, and beef (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which sport is popular in Japan?

Baseball (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Lunar New Year?

A holiday celebrated at the beginning of the lunar calendar (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a major influencer on the arts in East Asia?

Religion and history (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the cultural revolution on art in China?

It led to a greater appreciation of traditional art (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which river valley civilization formed in East Asia around 2000 BC?

Yellow River Civilization (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which dynasty created the Chinese Empire?

Qin Dynasty (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main religion in Korea?

Buddhism (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who united the clans in Japan and formed the Yamato dynasty?

Emperors (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Great Wall in China?

To protect against invaders (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which country in East Asia was heavily involved in creating a military empire in the early 20th century?

Japan (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Korean War?

To push North Korea back and prevent communism from spreading (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the government established in Taiwan after the communist takeover of China?

Nationalist government (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the government established in Mongolia after the fall of the Soviet Union?

Democratic government (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following countries are considered to be economically advanced and industrialized after WWII?

Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan (A) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of people in China are farmers?

55% (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following countries have limited farmland?

Japan and South Korea (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following countries is known for having an export economy?

Japan (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following countries has limited inland transportation due to unpaved roads?

Mongolia (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following countries have nationwide highways and railways?

Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following countries has a communist government that oversees what citizens can view and listen to?

China (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main source of electric power in East Asia?

Fossil fuels (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which countries in East Asia burn coal to produce electric power?

China, North Korea, and Mongolia (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which country in East Asia is known for having 9 of the world's top 10 most polluted cities?

China (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a major environmental problem in China?

Water pollution (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which country in East Asia has radioactive waste from nuclear energy?

Japan (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which country in East Asia has a history of aggressive laws to stop pollution and work on alternate energy sources?

China (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason Japan has had to import seafood in recent years?

Overfishing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What natural disasters are common in East Asia?

Floods and earthquakes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a natural disaster that Japan is particularly vulnerable to?

Earthquakes and tsunamis (A) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Matching

1. Yellow River
2. Yangtze River
3. Gobi Desert
4. Korean Peninsula
5. Himalayas
6. Mount Fuji
7. Mekong River
8. Tokyo
9. Great Wall of China
10. Angkor Wat

Multiple Choice

11. China, Japan, and Korea (North and South)
12. Himalayas, Kunlun Mountains, and Tian Shan Mountains
13. Yangtze River, Yellow River, and Amur River
14. Gobi Desert and Taklamakan Desert

Physical Geography

15. Russia
16. China
17. Mount Everest
18. Chiang Jiang River
19. Humid subtropical climate

Cultural Geography

20. China
21. North Korea
22. Han Chinese
23. Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism
24. Hong Kong
25. Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea
26. Rice, fish, and beef
27. Baseball

History and Government

31. Yellow River Civilization.
32. Qin Dynasty
33. Buddhism
34. Emperors
35. To protect against invaders.

Modern East Asia

36. Japan
37. To push North Korea back and prevent communism from spreading
38. Nationalist government
39. Democratic government
40. Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan
41. 70%
42. Japan and South Korea
43. Taiwan
44. Mongolia
45. Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan
46. China
47. Fossil fuels
48. China, North Korea, and Mongolia
49. China
50. Water pollution
51. Japan
52. China
53. Overfishing
54. Floods and earthquakes, Landslides, and droughts
55. Earthquakes and tsunamis

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Test your knowledge of the physical and cultural geography of East Asia including rivers, mountains, and historical civilizations. This quiz covers iconic landmarks and significant aspects of countries such as China, Japan, and Korea, providing insights into the rich geography and culture of the region.