East Asia Test PDF

NAME:___________________ EAST ASIA TEST 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 W...

NAME:___________________ EAST ASIA TEST 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 A. A desert located in northern China and southern Mongolia. B. The longest river in China, flowing from the Tibetan Plateau to the East China Sea. C. The capital city of Japan, located on the island of Honshu. D. The second longest river in China, flowing from the Tibetan Plateau to the East China Sea. E. The highest mountain in Japan, located on the island of Honshu. F. A series of fortifications built along the northern borders of China to protect against invasions from the north. G. A river in Southeast Asia that runs through several countries, including Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. H. A peninsula in East Asia that includes North Korea and South Korea. I. A mountain range in South Asia that includes Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world. J. A temple complex in Cambodia that was built in the 12th century and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. MULTIPLE CHOICE 11. What countries are encompassed by the region of East Asia? A) China, Japan, and South Korea B) China, Japan, and North Korea C) China, Japan, and Korea (North and South) D) China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Mongolia 12. What are some of the major mountain ranges in East Asia? A) Rocky Mountains, Andes Mountains, and Appalachian Mountains B) Himalayas, Rocky Mountains, and Alps C) Himalayas, Kunlun Mountains, and Tian Shan Mountains D) Appalachian Mountains, Rocky Mountains, and Sierra Nevada Mountains 13. What are some of the major rivers in East Asia? A) Nile River, Amazon River, and Mississippi River B) Yangtze River, Amazon River, and Mississippi River C) Yangtze River, Yellow River, and Amur River D) Mekong River, Mississippi River, and Amazon River 14. What are some of the major deserts in East Asia? A) Sahara Desert and Arabian Desert B) Gobi Desert and Mojave Desert C) Sahara Desert and Mojave Desert D) Gobi Desert and Taklamakan Desert ©LearnedLessons  NAME:___________________ EAST ASIA TEST Physical Geography 15. Which of the following is not a country in East Asia? A) China B) Russia C) Mongolia D) South Korea 16. Which country is the dominant country in East Asia? A) Japan B) Mongolia C) China D) Taiwan 17. What is the name of the highest mountain in the world, which is part of the Himalayas Mountain Range in East Asia? A) Mount Everest B) Mount Fuji C) Mount Kilimanjaro D) Mount Denali 18. Which river is the longest river in East Asia? A) Xi River B) Chiang Jiang River C) Yellow River D) Grand Canal 19. Which climate is dominant in China, Southern Korea, Taiwan, and South Japan? A) Desert climate B) Steppe climate C) Humid subtropical climate D) Arctic climate ©LearnedLessons  NAME:___________________ EAST ASIA TEST Cultural Geography 20. Which country has a population that is 94% Han Dynasty nationality? a) Japan b) Mongolia c) North Korea d) China 21. Which country is divided by the 38th Parallel into North and South after WWII and is also homogeneous? a) Japan b) Mongolia c) North Korea d) China 22. What is the most common language in China? a) Tibetan b) English c) Japanese d) Han Chinese 23. Which major religions are practiced in East Asia? a) Hinduism and Islam b) Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism c) Christianity and Judaism d) Sikhism and Zoroastrianism 24. Which country has the longest escalator that runs 1/2 mile along the streets to ease traffic during rush hour? a) Japan b) Mongolia c) Taiwan d) Hong Kong 25. Which countries in East Asia have a high literacy rate? a) Japan, Mongolia, and Taiwan b) China, North Korea, and South Korea c) Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea d) China, Mongolia, and North Korea 26. What are the main foods of the East Asian region? A) Wheat, millet, and beef B) Wheat, millet, and rice C) Rice, beef, and dairy products D) Rice, fish, and beef 27. Which sport is popular in Japan? A) Soccer B) Baseball C) Basketball D) Tennis ©LearnedLessons  NAME:___________________ EAST ASIA TEST 28. What is the Lunar New Year? A) A holiday focused on history B) A holiday focused on religion C) A holiday focused on seasons D) A holiday celebrated at the beginning of the lunar calendar 29. What is a major influencer on the arts in East Asia? A) Political themes B) Western culture C) Religion and history D) Science and technology 30. What was the impact of the cultural revolution on art in China? A) It led to a boom in art production B) It replaced all art with communist-based themes C) It had no impact on art in China D) It led to a greater appreciation of traditional art History and Government 31. Which river valley civilization formed in East Asia around 2000 BC? a) Indus Valley Civilization b) Mesopotamian Civilization c) Yellow River Civilization d) Nile River Civilization 32. Which dynasty created the Chinese Empire? a) Qin Dynasty b) Zhou Dynasty c) Shang Dynasty d) Tang Dynasty 33. What was the main religion in Korea? a) Confucianism b) Buddhism c) Shintoism d) Daoism 34. Who united the clans in Japan and formed the Yamato dynasty? a) Shoguns b) Emperors c) Matthew Perry d) Confucius 35. What was the purpose of the Great Wall in China? a) To protect against invaders b) To provide irrigation for agriculture c) To transport goods d) To provide a trade route ©LearnedLessons  NAME:___________________ EAST ASIA TEST 36. Which country in East Asia was heavily involved in creating a military empire in the early 20th century? a) China b) Korea c) Japan d) Mongolia 37. What was the purpose of the Korean War? a) To push North Korea back and prevent communism from spreading b) To create a unified communist government in Korea c) To support North Korea's invasion of South Korea d) To create a democratic government in Korea 38. What was the government established in Taiwan after the communist takeover of China? a) Nationalist government b) Communist government c) Democratic government d) Monarchy 39. What was the government established in Mongolia after the fall of the Soviet Union? a) Communist government b) Democratic government c) Monarchy d) Feudal government Modern East Asia 40. Which of the following countries are considered to be economically advanced and industrialized after WWII? a) Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan b) China and Mongolia c) North and South Korea d) Japan and Mongolia 41. What percentage of people in China are farmers? a) 30% b) 40% c) 55% d) 70% 42. Which of the following countries have limited farmland? a) Japan and South Korea b) North and South Korea c) China and Mongolia d) Taiwan and Mongolia 43. Which of the following countries is known for having an export economy? a) Japan b) Taiwan c) North Korea d) China ©LearnedLessons  NAME:___________________ EAST ASIA TEST Modern East Asia 44. Which of the following countries has limited inland transportation due to unpaved roads? a) China b) Japan c) Mongolia d) South Korea 45. Which of the following countries have nationwide highways and railways? a) China and Mongolia b) North and South Korea c) Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan d) Japan and Taiwan 46. Which of the following countries has a communist government that oversees what citizens can view and listen to? a) Japan b) China c) Taiwan d) South Korea 47. What is the main source of electric power in East Asia? a) Solar energy b) Fossil fuels c) Nuclear energy d) Wind energy 48. Which countries in East Asia burn coal to produce electric power? a) Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan b) China, North Korea, and Mongolia c) Japan, China, and Taiwan d) South Korea, North Korea, and Mongolia 49. Which country in East Asia is known for having 9 of the world's top 10 most polluted cities? a) Japan b) South Korea c) Taiwan d) China 50. What is a major environmental problem in China? a) Deforestation b) Radioactive waste c) Acid rain d) Water pollution ©LearnedLessons  NAME:___________________ EAST ASIA TEST Modern East Asia 51. Which country in East Asia has radioactive waste from nuclear energy? a) North Korea b) South Korea c) Japan d) Mongolia 52. Which country in East Asia has a history of aggressive laws to stop pollution and work on alternate energy sources? a) Japan b) South Korea c) Taiwan d) China 53. What is the main reason Japan has had to import seafood in recent years? a) Lack of fishermen b) Government regulation c) Overfishing d) Pollution of coastal waters 54. What natural disasters are common in East Asia? a) Hurricanes and tornadoes b) Floods and earthquakes c) Landslides and droughts d) Forest fires and blizzards 55. What is a natural disaster that Japan is particularly vulnerable to? a) Droughts b) Hurricanes c) Forest fires d) Earthquakes and tsunamis ©LearnedLessons