East AsiaReview

Round 1

Question 1(1 point)

Japan experiences a high volume of seismic activity including earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis due to its location in the ________.

Question 1Answer

Ring of Fire

Question 2(3 points)

Soldiers who served landowners and chiefs in Ancient Japan were called ________________,

which means, “one who serves or guards”.

Question 2Answer

Samurais

Question 3(5 points)

This East Asian religion, based on the teachings of _________, state that social harmony can be achieved if people work on the relationships

such has honoring your friends, parents, ancestors and the emperor.

Question 3Answer

Confucius

Confucius is also known for his many quotes!

Round 2

Question 1(1 point)

China is the world’s most populous country with around _____ billion people.

Question 1Answer

1.3 Billion people!

Ahhh, just a relaxingday a Chinese beach.

Question 2(3 points)

Because of their cheap labor, high technology, and aggressive exports, many countries in East Asia, especially Taiwan, are known as _____.

Question 2Answer

• Economic Tigers

Question 3(5 points)

Many people have protested China’s occupation in the former country of _______. Many

people feel that China should leave and the Dalai Lama should be placed back in to power.

Question 3Answer

Tibet

Round 3

Question 1(1 point)

China had been isolated from Europe until the arrival of _____ in the 1200’s. He travelled far

and wide, saw the Great Wall of China, brought back several inventions and told of many of the

amazing things he had seen.

Question 1Answer

Marco Polo

Question 2(3 points)

Urbanization and overcrowding has become a big issue in Japan. In fact, 75% of the people live in

cities and 60% of the people live on only ___% of the land!

Question 2Answer

• 3%

Question 3(5 points)

The people of Mongolia were mostly nomadic herders living in small tribes until ______ united them and conquered most of Central Asia. The Mongol Empire would eventually reach as far as

the Middle East and even Europe!

Question 3Answer

Genghis Khan

800 years ago, he totally ravaged China…

and in Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure hetotally ravaged Oshman’s Sporting Goods

Round 4

Question 1(1 point)

East Asia was known to be isolated for many years. In fact, the _______ create a natural

boundary and help separate East Asia, especially China, from the rest of Asia and

Europe.

Question 1Answer

Himalaya Mountains

Question 2(3 points)

To combat overpopulation, many countries in East Asia governments have implemented aggressive family planning. China, specifically, has a strict

____________.

Question 2Answer

One Child Policy

Question 3(5 points)

Following the Korean War, North and South Korea create a 2.5 mile wide buffer along the 38th parallel to separate the countries. This

area is more commonly known as the ___________.

Question 3Answer

De-militarized Zone or DMZ

Round 5

Question 1(1 point)

The people of Taiwan are almost exclusively _____.

Question 1Answer

Chinese

Question 2(3 points)

The longest river in Asia and the 3rd longest in the world is the Chang Jiang, also known as the ____.

Question 2Answer

Yangtze River

Question 3(5 points)

China is the oldest, continuous civilization, around ________ years old.

Question 3Answer

4,000 years old!

Banpo Village is believed to be up to 6,000 years old!

Final Question

Final Question(Wager 0-10 points)

What was the name of China’s first emperor who had the Great Wall of China built as well as an elaborate tomb filled with a “terracotta army”.

Final Question Answer

Shi Huangdi