East Asia

Question 1

How many countries make up East Asia?

Answer 1

6- China, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan

Question 2

What percentage of East Asia is China?

Answer 2

85%

Question 3

Why are there not many people living in the Takla Makan?

Answer 3

Because there is little rainfall, hot summers, and very cold winters.

Question 4

What crops are grown in the river valleys of North Korea?

Answer 4

corn, potatoes, and wheat

Question 5

good qualities

Answer 5

VIRTUES

Question 6

noble warriors

Answer 6

SAMURAI

Question 7

a leading general

Answer 7

SHOGUN

Question 8

groups of related families

Answer 8

CLAN

Question 9

Explain how Chinese culture changed during the Han dynasty:

Answer 9

The Chinese set up universities, developed compasses, and advanced
the study of mathematics. The arts and literature also progressed.

Question 10

Korea was ruled by what dynasty?

Answer 10

The Yi dynasty

Question 11

Describe a typical rural family in China:

Answer 11

A typical rural family in China would have a radio, a sewing machine, and bicycles for
transportation. Some might own a telvision, a washing machice, and a motorcycle.

Question 12

The teachings of Confucius emphasized what virtue?

Answer 12

Self-discipline

Question 13

What is a “haiku”?

Answer 13

First line - five syllables
Second line - seven syllables
Third line - five syllables

Question 14

Name two countries in East Asia that are democracies:

Answer 14

Taiwan and South Korea

Question 15

Explain Japan’s two-house legislature:

Answer 15

Japan’s two-house legislature is called the Diet; its members are chosen by election.

Question 16

What does Japan import?

Answer 16

petroleum, food, metal ore, chemicals