Geography
This country is the largest in East Asia, covering 4/5 of the region’s total area.
China
This dynasty was the first known ruling dynasty of China.
The Xia Dynasty
This East Asian country is known for its popular anime industry.
Japan
This East Asian country has the second-largest economy in the world.
China
This sea lies between China and Korea.
The Yellow Sea
This mountain range in East Asia is the highest in the world.
The Himalayas
Confucius founded this belief system emphasizing respect for family and leadership.
Confucianism
This type of music from South Korea has gained international popularity.
K-pop
This natural disaster is a constant threat in Japan due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Earthquakes
This landlocked country in East Asia is known for the Gobi Desert and nomadic culture.
Mongolia
This river, also called the "Cradle of Chinese Civilization," is the second-longest in China.
The Huang He/Yellow River
This man-made structure was built in China to protect against invaders and stretches over 13,000 miles.
The Great Wall of China
This Chinese invention helped sailors navigate by showing direction.
The magnetic compass
This form of government, in which the state controls production, has historically influenced China.
Communism
This large sea is located between China, the Philippines, and Southeast Asia.
The South China Sea
The Japanese islands were formed by this natural event millions of years ago.
A volcanic eruption
The invention of this explosive substance in China changed warfare and entertainment.
Gunpowder
This staple food is commonly eaten in most East Asian countries.
Rice or Noodles
This term refers to a group of islands, such as Japan.
Archipelago
This country lies to the northeast of China and has one of the most closed-off economies in the world.
North Korea
This desert, located in Mongolia and China, is one of the largest in the world.
The Gobi Desert
This famous trade route connected China to the Mediterranean for exchanging silk and other goods.
The Silk Road
This unique natural resource, cultivated in Japan, is known for its smooth, shiny appearance and is often used in jewelry.
Cultured Pearls
This term describes an area where a foreign country has exclusive trading rights within another country.
Sphere of influence
List the four largest seas in East Asia.
Yellow Sea
South China Sea
East China Sea
Sea of Japan