Vocabulary
A large sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake, common in East Asia.
Tsunami
The ________ River is one of the most significant and longest rivers in Asia, stretching over 3,900 miles.
Yangtze
List 3 important inventions created by the Chinese
1. Gunpowder
2. Silk
3. Magnetic Compass
4. Printing on stone
What empire was commanded by Genghis Khan?
The Mongolian Empire
This is the largest country in East Asia
China
A tiered tower with multiple eaves, commonly found in East Asian religious architecture
Pagoda
The Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures is known as ________.
Origami
Why was the Great Wall of China originally built?
To protect China from invasions by northern tribes
Korea divided into north and south, who supported each side?
North: Communism (USSR)
South: Democracy (USA)
This landlocked country is located north of China
Mongolia
A region of high volcanic and seismic activity surrounding the Pacific Ocean, affecting countries like Japan and the Philippines.
Ring of Fire
China is the world’s ___ largest economy
2nd
What did Emperor Qin believe the Terracotta Army would do?
Protect him and serve him in the afterlife
A foreign-controlled area where another country had special trading rights was known as ______
Sphere of Influence
This island nation is located on the east coast of China and North of Taiwan
Japan
A method of growing crops on the sides of hills or mountains, used in China and other East Asian countries.
Terrace Farming
Name the 6 countries located in East Asia.
1. China
2. Japan
3. Taiwan
4. N. Korea
5. S. Korea
6. Mongolia
What building in the Forbidden City did the Empress reside in?
Palace of Earthly Tranquility
A violent uprising by a Chinese group against foreign influence and Christian missionaries is known as the ____________
Boxer Rebellion
This island nation is claimed by China and located to the east of the same country
Taiwan
A philosophical system based on the teachings of Confucius, emphasizing respect, education, and family values.
Confucianism
Ancient Chinese philosophy, including Confucianism, _________, and Buddhism, has shaped the values of many East Asian societies.
Taoism
Name 2 of the palaces/halls at the Forbidden City
A country with rapid economic growth and industrialization is known as an __________
Economic Tiger
North and South Korea are located on what?
The Korean Peninsula