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100


Which country is to the north of South Korea


North Korea

100

The successful trade in Japanese electronics has resulted in the diffusion of what popular recreational activity?

  • A Racing automobiles
  • B Playing video games
  • C Sharing instant photos
  • D Sending text messages
  • B Playing video games
100

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Which country in East Asia has historically experienced more diffusion of culture from Western nations as compared to other East Asian countries?

Japan

200

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Tokyo is a part of what country?


Japan 

200

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In East Asia, economies range from free markets in Singapore to a command economy in North Korea, yet most of the economies in East Asian countries are characterized by —

  • A monopoly markets
  • B mixed-market features
  • C government overregulation
  • D traditional economic activities

mixed-market features

200

Which government policy, intended to regulate society, is used in both North Korea and China?

  • A Bans against smoking
  • B Censorship of free speech
  • C Unrestricted travel vouchers
  • D Limitation of one child per family
  • B Censorship of free speech
300

The island of Taiwan is located directly to the east of —

  • A China
  • B Japan
  • C Philippines
  • D South Korea

China

300

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What impact did the trade treaty signed in the 1860s with the United States have on Japanese culture? 

A Japan retreated into further isolation, to retain their culture
B Japanese peasants revolted against the strict Shogunate rule
C the cultural diffusion of western products, technologies, and ideas

D ideas of government changed, and they eliminated the emperor position


C the cultural diffusion of western products, technologies, and ideas

300

North Korea is considered an example of an unlimited government because —

  • A) heredity determines who is the leader of North Korea
  • B) military leaders in North Korea have nuclear weapons
  • C)one family has ruled North Korea with absolute authority
  • D all economic decisions in North Korea are made by the leaders
  • C)one family has ruled North Korea with absolute authority
400


What is the largest country in East and Southeast Asia


China


400

Why did Japan expand its empire prior to and during World War II?

F to explore new territories, and for gold, glory, and God
G it had too high of a population density, and needed more land 

H to become a world power, it needed more resources
J to civilize and westernize surrounding nations


H to become a world power, it needed more resources

400


Between China and Japan which would provide more rights to its people?

  1. A  China provides more rights to its people, and has opened markets to trade

  2. B  Japan is a more democratic government, thus offering more rights

  3. C  both offer rights equally; they both have a constitution and separation of powers

  4. D  neither offer rights to their people; even though they have a constitution, power is still held by the top government positions


B  Japan is a more democratic government, thus offering more rights

500

Why are all of China's population concentrated to the east?



Mountain and desert barriers have concentrated China’s population along the east coast.


500

In China, government policies made by the national government are carried out by provincial and local governments. Which type of organization of government is exemplified in China?

  • A Confederation
  • B Unitary system
  • C Free enterprise
  • D Federalist system

Unitary system

500

Many cultures in East Asia are distinguished by a strong respect for elders and ancestors. These cultural characteristics are reflected in the traditions of —

  • A Hinduism
  • B Capitalism
  • C Shintosim
  • D Confucianism
  • D Confucianism
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