Exam 2 Flashcards
Which East Asian country rose after WWII to become the 2nd largest economic power in the world?
Japan
On what is Taiwan’s economy based?
small and mid-sized family owned companies
China’s great leap forward
led to major famine as the government melted down peasants’ farm tools
Which Chinese region has experienced the greatest recent economic expansion?
provinces along the coast
In the 1990’s, which country of East Asia had the most laissez-faire economy in the region?
Hong Kong
China’s government is on which of the following paths of development?
modified capitalist development
Where is china’s rust belt located?
Manchuria
Characteristic of China’s territorial relationship with Tibet
Tibetan resistance to Chinese control compelled China to launch a full scale invasion in 1959
In 1900, which country had a “sphere of influence” in China?
Great Britain
What is true of China’s Special Economic Zones
They welcome foreign investment with minimal state interference
The Japanese economic system
has interconnected companies that are less influences by investors and stockbrokers than companies in the US
What writing system forms the basis for writing throughout East Asia
Ideographs
What is the last dynasty of China
Qing
Over the last three decades, which country of East Asia has had the slowest economic growth
North Korea
Which country in East Asia does mainland China still claim as an integral part of the Chinese nation
Taiwan
Has Japan colonized Korea in the past
yes
Why did the Bengalis in the former East Pakistan fight for independence?
They felt they were treated as second class citizens
When India gained it’s freedom in 1947, it was organized as which of the following kind of states?
Federal
What is the name for India’s secluded or untouchable class?
Dalits
Why is Bangladesh internationally competitive in textile and clothing manufacture
Its wages are low
