Unit 9: GeoExplorers Flashcards
What body of water separates Japan from North and South Korea?
The Sea of Japan or East Asia
Use a complete sentence (or two) to define sphere of influence.
is an area of a country where a single foreign power has been granted exclusive trading rights.
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 Mathew C. perry pressured the Japanese to end their isolation and open to foreign trade.
This is the largest religion in Japan, practiced by nearly 80% of the population. Name it.
Shinto
What body of water lies between China and South Korea?
The Yellow Sea
What is the ring of fire? In your explanation, be certain to include its location.
The Ring of Fire is a string of volcanoes and sites of seismic activity, or earthquakes, around the edges of the Pacific Ocean.
Which ethnic group makes up 92 percent of China’s population?
The Han ethnic group.
What three religions/philosophies have been major influences in East Asia?
Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism
Why is religious activity limited in both China and North Korea?
Religious activity in China and North Korea is limited because they are communist and religion diverts peoples energies from reality. In North Korea religious activity is channelled by the government towards the Leader.
This is the largest religion in Japan, practiced by nearly 80% of the population. Name it.
Shinto
What is causing the rapid growth of China’s cities?
Urbanization, people coming from farms in China to work in the city.
Once leased to Portugal, this territory became part of China and is designated a special administrative region. Name it.
Macao
