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Which of the following countries is not typically considered to be part of the Sinosphere?
Which of the following countries is not typically considered to be part of the Sinosphere?
- Thailand (correct)
- Japan
- Vietnam
- Korea
What term is used to describe the phonetic pronunciations employed by Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese that are influenced by Chinese?
What term is used to describe the phonetic pronunciations employed by Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese that are influenced by Chinese?
- Han-Xenic pronunciations
- Sino-Xenic pronunciations (correct)
- Sino-Japanese pronunciations
- Sinic pronunciations
Which of the following has been historically influenced by Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism from Imperial China?
Which of the following has been historically influenced by Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism from Imperial China?
- Japan
- Korea
- Mongolia (correct)
- Vietnam
In which of the following countries did Chinese characters become locally adapted as hanja?
In which of the following countries did Chinese characters become locally adapted as hanja?
What term indicates countries where a Chinese-speaking population is dominant?
What term indicates countries where a Chinese-speaking population is dominant?
Study Notes
Sinosphere
- Japan, Korea, and Vietnam are countries that are typically considered part of the Sinosphere due to historical cultural and linguistic influences from China.
Linguistic Influences
- The term used to describe the phonetic pronunciations employed by Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese that are influenced by Chinese is On-reading.
Cultural Influences
- The countries that have been historically influenced by Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism from Imperial China are Japan, Korea, and Vietnam.
Writing Systems
- Korea is the country where Chinese characters became locally adapted as hanja.
Sinosphere Terminology
- The term that indicates countries where a Chinese-speaking population is dominant is Sinophone.
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Test your knowledge about the Sinosphere, a cultural sphere heavily influenced by Chinese culture, norms, and traditions in East Asia and Southeast Asia. Learn about its historical and modern significance.
