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What is the capital of Japan?
What is the capital of Japan?
- Nagazaki
- Kyoto
- Hiroshima
- Tokyo (correct)
Which island is the biggest in Japan?
Which island is the biggest in Japan?
- Shikoku
- Honshu (correct)
- Kyushu
- Hokkaido
What currency is used in Japan?
What currency is used in Japan?
- Yuan
- Won
- Yen (correct)
- Ringgit
Who unified China as an emperor?
Who unified China as an emperor?
What famous ancient trade route connected Asia and Europe?
What famous ancient trade route connected Asia and Europe?
Which country in Southeast Asia is predominantly Catholic?
Which country in Southeast Asia is predominantly Catholic?
What is the official language of Myanmar?
What is the official language of Myanmar?
What is Angkor Wat?
What is Angkor Wat?
Flashcards
What is Tokyo?
What is Tokyo?
The capital city of Japan, known for its bustling metropolitan life and iconic skyscrapers like the Tokyo Skytree.
What is Honshu?
What is Honshu?
The largest island in Japan, home to major cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto.
What is Mount Fuji?
What is Mount Fuji?
A famous mountain in Japan, known for its iconic conical shape and significance in Japanese culture.
What is Kyoto?
What is Kyoto?
The former capital city of Japan, known for its traditional temples and gardens, showcasing rich cultural heritage.
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Who is Qin Shi Huang?
Who is Qin Shi Huang?
A historical figure who played a significant role in unifying China, known for the construction of the Great Wall and standardization.
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What is the Qing dynasty?
What is the Qing dynasty?
A dynasty known for its civil service system, with a significant impact on Chinese governance and culture.
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What is Angkor Wat?
What is Angkor Wat?
A famous temple complex in Cambodia showcasing a grand architectural achievement and intricate carvings.
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What is pho?
What is pho?
A Vietnamese noodle soup, considered a national dish, known for its flavorful broth and various toppings.
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Japan
- Capital: Tokyo
- Largest Island: Honshu
- Religions: Shinto and Buddhism
- Currency: Japanese Yen
- Notable Cities Bombed: Hiroshima and Nagasaki
- Samurai: Like police in Japan's feudal era.
- Mount Fuji: A volcano/mountain
- Kyoto: Japan's former capital
- Shogun: A military leader and de facto ruler of Japan
- Sumo: A famous sport in Japan
China
- Longest River: Yangtze River
- Major Mountain Ranges: Kunlun Mountains and Qinling Mountains
- Major Desert: Taklamakan Desert
- Emperor unifying China: Qin Shi Huang
- Dynasty of China's civil service: The Qing dynasty
- Great Wall of China Construction Period: ~7th century BCE, major sections in Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
- Silk Road: Ancient trade routes connecting Asia and Europe.
- China Calligraphy: Traditional art of writing with brush and ink.
- Confucianism: Philosophy emphasizing ethics, family, and education
- Chinese New Year: Lunar New Year, typically January/February
Southeast Asia
- Vietnam: Hanoi
- Myanmar: Naypyidaw
- Laos: Vientiane
- Cambodia: Phnom Penh
- Thailand: Bangkok
- Myanmar Official Language: Burmese
- Landlocked Country: Laos
- Temple complex in Cambodia: Angkor Wat
- Vietnamese Noodle Soup: Pho
- Countries in East Asia: Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, East Timor, and the Philippines
- Malaysia Capital: Kuala Lumpur
- Singapore Capital: Singapore
- Brunei Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan
- Indonesia Capital: Jakarta
- East Timor Capital: Dili
- Philippines Capital: Manila
- Singapore Marina Bay Sands Hotel Location: Singapore
- Predominantly Catholic Country: Philippines
- Brunei Official Language: Malay
- Indonesia Islands: ~17,000
- Country that colonized the Philippines: Spain
- Largest archipelago in the world: Indonesia
- Smallest country in Southeast Asia: Singapore
- Country independent from Portugal: East Timor (2002)
- Skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur: Petronas Towers
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