Political Geography of East Asia
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What is one reason why China has a successful economy?

  • Because of its communist government
  • Because of its market economy in major cities (correct)
  • Because of its geographical location
  • Because of its lack of natural resources

    • What is one way in which China is self-sufficient?

  • It lacks natural resources
  • It imports most of its goods
  • It relies heavily on trade with other countries
  • It can survive with its borders closed (correct)

    • Why does China's border end where it does on the west?

  • Because of the Himalayan Mountains (correct)
  • Because of the Chinese government's decision
  • Because of the desert
  • Because of the ocean

    • What is one aspect of Chinese society influenced by Confucian ideas?

    <p>A sense of hierarchy and respect for authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of World War II for Japan?

    <p>Japan was occupied by the Allies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the Korean War difficult to fight?

    <p>Because of the thick forests and thin valleys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the occupation of Korea by the Allies?

    <p>North Korea became a communist dictatorship and South Korea became a capitalist democracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the Allies occupy Korea?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of political geography?

    <p>The examination of governments and countries and their relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two countries are classified as Western-style capitalist democracies in East Asia?

    <p>Japan and South Korea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of North Korea's economy?

    <p>Planned markets with complete government control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common factor between China and North Korea's political systems?

    <p>They are both communist countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the study of political geography of East Asia involve the physical geography of the area?

    <p>By analyzing the relationship between physical geography and political systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between China and North Korea's communist systems?

    <p>China has free markets in certain places, while North Korea has completely controlled markets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the region of East Asia comprised of?

    <p>Four countries: Japan, China, North Korea, and South Korea</p> Signup and view all the answers

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