Quiz Asia

Asia Quiz

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1 The arrival of Commodore Matthew Perry in Japan in 1853 signaled the end of Japanese

	cultural contacts with the West
	policies of isolationism
	militarism in Southeast Asia
	trade relations with the United States

2 In the 1930's, the Japanese Government followed a policy of imperialism primarily to

	acquire new sources of raw materials
	spread Zen Buddhism throughout Asia
	sell more consumer goods to European nations
	spread the ideas of bushido

3 Which was a major result of the Opium War (1839-1842)?

	Great Britain forced China to open its ports for trade.
	Japan formed an alliance with China.
	Great Britain lost its influence in East Asia.
	Confucian ideals were rejected by the Chinese people.

4 European nations acquired colonies in Southeast Asia mainly to

	gain resources and markets for their industries
	obtain land to resettle their surplus population
	foster a spirit of international interdependence
	prevent China from gaining dominance in the region

5 A primary purpose for building the Suez Canal was to

	encourage Jewish settlement in nearby Palestine
	increase trade between the Middle East, Europe, and Asia
	reduce the time needed for travel between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea
	allow Indian merchants to reach the east coast of Africa

6 After World War II, the rise of independent nations in Asia demonstrated the

	influence of the Shinto religion on their cultures
	success of the peacekeeping forces of the United Nations
	failure of nationalistic movements
	decline of European global influence

7 The Vietnam conflict of the 1960s and 1970s can be used as an example of the

	use of nuclear weapons in the 20th century
	influence of nationalism in Southeast Asia
	ability of the United Nations to solve international problems
	success of the United States in stopping the spread of Communism

8 A valid generalization about early Japanese culture is that Japan

	had a strong influence on the development of culture in Korea
	spread Shinto throughout Asia
	maintained a uniquely individual culture while borrowing much from other cultures
	imported almost all of its cultural ideas from China, resulting in nearly identical cultures

9 In Southeast Asia, the continued importance of the monsoon cycle indicates that this region is

	becoming a major exporter of oil
	developing heavy industry
	dependent on traditional farming methods
	opposed to the use of nuclear power

10 During the 1980s, the Chinese government adopted policies designed to

	increase industrial productivity
	reestablish Confucian traditions and values
	gain colonies throughout east Asia
	maintain its isolation from world events

11 The partition of the Indian subcontinent in 1947 was primarily caused by

	China's desire to expand its territory
	the Soviet Union's effort to divide and conquer South Asia
	Muslim fear of Hindu domination
	Gandhi's insistence on establishing a Hindu nation

12 Zheng He contributed to the prosperity of China under the Ming dynasty by

	defeating the Manchu invaders
	constructing the Great Wall along the northern frontier
	expanding trade with nations of Asia and Africa
	establishing colonies in Korea and Japan

13 The result of the Opium War in China was similar to the result of Commodore Perry's expedition to Japan in that both events

	increased Western trade and influence in Asia
	established European colonies in China and Japan
	promoted democratic governments in Asia
	increased the economic isolation of China and Japan

14 The use of the Silk Road in Asia and caravan routes in northern Africa and southwestern Asia encouraged

	self-sufficiency
	cultural isolation
	ethnocentrism
	cultural diffusion

15 Which statement supports the claim that diversity was an important characteristic of the Mongol Empire (1200–1350)?

	All people in the Mongol Empire were Hindu.
	The Mongol Empire ruled peoples from China, Russia, eastern Europe, and India.
	Genghis Khan organized a network of communication across the Empire.
	The Mongol Empire covered only central Asia.

16 The main reason Japan invaded Southeast Asia during World War II was to

	recruit more men for its army
	acquire supplies of oil and rubber
	satisfy the Japanese people’s need for spices
	prevent the United States from entering the war

17 The spread of Buddhist ideas and customs to China and Southeast Asia was the result of

	the Mandate of Heaven
	economic dependence
	cultural diffusion
	the civil service system

18 Constantinople was a thriving city in the 1200s mainly because of its location on a major trade route between

	China and southern Africa
	the Atlantic Ocean and the Baltic Sea
	the Inca Empire and the Aztec Empire
	Asia and eastern Europe

19 Which situation was a result of Pax Mongolia?

	Trade increased between Europe and Asia.
	China became isolated from its neighbors.
	Warfare between Japan and Vietnam escalated.
	Europeans conquered the Aztecs and Incas.

20 What was an impact of Korea’s geographic location on the history of East Asia?

	isolating Russia from Japan
	protecting China from Mongol invaders
	serving as a cultural bridge between China and Japan
	preventing Europeans from colonizing East Asia

21 A primary reason for Japan’s involvement in the Sino-Japanese War and the Russo-Japanese War was to

	control trade and markets in Southeast Asia
	acquire natural resources in Manchuria and Korea
	end Japan’s policy of isolationism
	remove foreign invaders from Japanese soil

22 "Japan Presses Greater East Asia Co-prosperity Policy on Southeast Asia" "Tokyo Is Firebombed" "Atom Bomb Dropped on Nagasaki"

Which period of Japanese history is associated with these headlines?

	Tokugawa shogunate
	Meiji Restoration
	reign of Emperor Hirohito
	Japan's economic miracle

23 What is a long-term effect of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979?

	Communism was strengthened in South Asia.
	Hostilities between China and India lessened.
	The influence of militant Islamic groups increased in the region.
	Tensions along the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan were reduced.

24 Which statement about cultural diffusion in Asia is most accurate?

	Byzantine traders brought the Justinian Code to China.
	Roman legions introduced Christianity to India.
	Indian monks brought Islam to the Middle East.
	Chinese ideas and practices spread into Korea and Japan.

25 What was a long-term impact of Marco Polo’s trips to China?

	The Silk Roads replaced the all-water route to Asia.
	Trade increased between China and Europe.
	The Chinese forced the Europeans to trade only in Peking.
	China was isolated from other countries.

26 The Himalaya Mountains, the Ghat Mountains, the Deccan Plateau, and the Thar Desert are similar in that they contribute to South Asia's

	national unity
	cultural diversity
	political stability
	rapid population growth

27 In the 17th and 18th centuries, the Dutch interest in the islands of Southeast Asia was mainly based on the

	spice trade
	large numbers of Christian converts
	rich deposits of gold and silver
	development of manufacturing sites

28 __________________________________________________________________________

• Developed a tribute system
• Reestablished trade along the Silk Roads
• Created an empire from Eastern Europe to the Pacific coast of Asia

__________________________________________________________________________

Which group was responsible for the results described above?

	Huns
	Japanese
	Koreans
	Mongols

29 __________________________________________________________________________

• French intent to recolonize Indo-China after World War II
• United States desire to prevent the spread of communism
• United States support for the French in Southeast Asia

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These ideas are most closely associated with the

	reasons for the Nationalist settlement of Taiwan
	factors that led to the Korean War
	causes of the conflict in Vietnam
	results of the Marshall Plan

30 Which is a valid statement about the history of South Asia?

	Religious beliefs have both unified and divided the people of the region.
	Little cultural diffusion has occurred in this region.
	Urbanization has strengthened the traditional beliefs and lifestyles of the people of the region.
	Superpower involvement has brought peace and economic prosperity to the region.