Unit 9- Geo Questions Flashcards
What body of water lies between China and South Korea?
Yellow Sea
What is the ring of fire? In your explanation, be certain to include its location.
The ring of fire are thousands of islands located south and east of the mainland. These islands hold many active volcanoes.
What body of water separates Japan from North and South Korea?
Sea of Japan (east sea)
Use a complete sentence (or two) to define sphere of influence.
A sphere of influence is an area of a country where a single foreign power has been granted exclusive trading routes
Who persuaded the Japanese to end their isolation and open their nation to foreign trade? Identify the man and his nationality.
U.S. naval officer Matthew C. Perry persuaded the Japanese to end their isolation and open their nation to foreign trade. His nationality is U.S.
This is the largest religion in Japan, practiced by nearly 80% of the population. Name it.
Shinto is Japan’s largest religion, practiced by nearly 80% of the population.
What three religions/philosophies have been major influences in East Asia?
Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism
Why is religious activity limited in both China and North Korea?
It is because they are both communist countries and they don’t want people to be blinded by religion.
What is causing the rapid growth of China’s cities?
People moving from city to city because of jobs.
Once leased to Portugal, this territory became part of China and is designated a special administrative region. Name it.
Macau
This nation attacked South Korea in June, 1950. Name the country and its capital.
North Korea, P’yongyang
This small nation is the newest in Southeast Asia, having gained its independence in 2002.
East Timor
Which ethnic group makes up 92% of China’s population.
The Han ethnic group
