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== Asia Quiz ==

The following is a quiz about the continent of Asia, which includes: Geography, political, social, and economic topics.
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The arrival of Commodore Matthew Perry in Japan in 1853 signaled the end of Japanese
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-cultural contacts with the West
+policies of isolationism
-militarism in Southeast Asia
-trade relations with the United States

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In the 1930's, the Japanese Government followed a policy of imperialism primarily to
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+acquire new sources of raw materials
-spread Zen Buddhism throughout Asia
-sell more consumer goods to European nations
-spread the ideas of bushido

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

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European nations acquired colonies in Southeast Asia mainly to
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+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

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A primary purpose for building the Suez Canal was to
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-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

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

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

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A valid generalization about early Japanese culture is that Japan
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-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

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In Southeast Asia, the continued importance of the monsoon cycle indicates that this region is
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-becoming a major exporter of oil
-developing heavy industry
+dependent on traditional farming methods
-opposed to the use of nuclear power

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During the 1980s, the Chinese government adopted policies designed to
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+increase industrial productivity
-reestablish Confucian traditions and values
-gain colonies throughout east Asia
-maintain its isolation from world events

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

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

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

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The use of the Silk Road in Asia and caravan routes in northern Africa and southwestern Asia encouraged
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-self-sufficiency
-cultural isolation
-ethnocentrism
+cultural diffusion

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

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

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The spread of Buddhist ideas and customs to China and Southeast Asia was the result of
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-the Mandate of Heaven
-economic dependence
+cultural diffusion
-the civil service system

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Constantinople was a thriving city in the 1200s mainly because of its location on a major trade route between
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-China and southern Africa
-the Atlantic Ocean and the Baltic Sea
-the Inca Empire and the Aztec Empire
+Asia and eastern Europe

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Which situation was a result of Pax Mongolia?
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+Trade increased between Europe and Asia.
-China became isolated from its neighbors.
-Warfare between Japan and Vietnam escalated.
-Europeans conquered the Aztecs and Incas.

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What was an impact of Korea’s geographic location on the history of East Asia?
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-isolating Russia from Japan
-protecting China from Mongol invaders
+serving as a cultural bridge between China and Japan
-preventing Europeans from colonizing East Asia

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

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"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?
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-Tokugawa shogunate
-Meiji Restoration
+reign of Emperor Hirohito
-Japan's economic miracle

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

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Which statement about cultural diffusion in Asia is most accurate?
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-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.

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

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The Himalaya Mountains, the Ghat Mountains, the Deccan Plateau, and the Thar Desert are similar in that they contribute to South Asia's
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-national unity
+cultural diversity
-political stability
-rapid population growth

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In the 17th and 18th centuries, the Dutch interest in the islands of Southeast Asia was mainly based on the
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+spice trade
-large numbers of Christian converts
-rich deposits of gold and silver
-development of manufacturing sites

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*Developed a tribute system
*Reestablished trade along the Silk Roads
*Created an empire from Eastern Europe to the Pacific coast of Asia
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Which group was responsible for the results described above?
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-Huns
-Japanese
-Koreans
+Mongols

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* 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
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-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

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

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