Physical
Features of East Asia
Features of East Asia
This mountain range is home to Mt. Everest.
The Himalayas
This term means a chain of islands.
Archipelago
Most of Japan's cities are located in these regions.
Coastal plains
This is the name for the border between North and South Korea.
Demilitarized Zone
94% of China's population lives in this region of the country.
Eastern China
This tectonic zone is responsible for causing frequent earthquakes in East Asia, especially in countries like Japan.
Pacific Ring of Fire
A ruling family that holds power for several generations is often called a ....
Dynasty
While Japan has limited natural resources overall, it is able to source these products from its natural environment.
This body of water separates the Korean Peninsula from China.
Yellow Sea
This river is the longest in Asia and the 3rd longest in the world.
Yangtze River
In this political in economic system, the government controls most property and resources, aiming for a classless society.
Communisim
This religion is native to Japan and places an emphasis on nature.
Shinto or Shintoism
Describe the political ideologies/forms of government in North Korea and South Korea.
Communism/Authoritarianism(North Korea)
Democracy/Republic (South Korea)
One Child Policy
The Tibetan Plateau
This term describes how geography influences a country’s politics, power, and relationships with other countries.
Geopolitical
Describe one way that Japan adapts to the increased risk of earthquakes or volcanoes.
Which country, North or South Korea, has a more open economy and trades more with other countries?
South Korea
This network of trade routes allowed China to trade goods and ideas with other regions of the world.
The Silk Road
Name the iconic Japanese volcano that can be seen from Tokyo.
The process of people moving from rural areas to cities, causing cities to grow.
Urbanization
After centuries of isolation, Japan went through a period known as the ________ _______________, which industrialized and modernized the country.
Meiji Restoration
Describe one way the freedoms of people living in North Korea are limited by the government.
Strict control of information; Not able to freely travel outside of country; Cannot freely criticize the government.
What was the final dynasty to rule China?
The Qing Dynasty