World Geo - Test 5

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1. 1Deforestation causes serious air pollution in the region mainly because
   ALand is often cleared by burning trees.

   BFactories are built directly inside the forests.

   CLogging trucks release large amounts of exhaust.

   DRain forests release harmful gases at night.
2. 2For what purpose was ASEAN established?
   ATo form a military alliance against China.

   BTo control oil prices in the region.

   CTo spread communism across Asia.

   DTo promote trade in Southeast Asia.
3. 3What is a typhoon?
   AA large earthquake under the ocean.

   BA seasonal wind that brings dry weather.

   CA tropical cyclone that occurs in the Pacific.

   DA tropical cyclone that occurs in the Atlantic.
4. 4Which population and environmental issues are affecting the economy of Indonesia?
   ASevere drought and lack of rivers.

   BOvercrowding and destruction of rain forests.

   CShrinking population and lack of workers.

   DFrequent blizzards and melting glaciers.
5. 5Which country from outside the region has caused recent controversy by claiming islands near Southeast Asian countries?
   ARussia

   BChina

   CIndia

   DJapan
6. 6Which of the following describes communist oligarchies, such as those that exist in Laos and Vietnam?
   AOne-party government with rule by a few.

   BRule by a hereditary king with absolute power.

   CGovernment by elected representatives from many parties.

   DRule by religious leaders.
7. 7How did Vietnam improve its economy in the late 1900s?
   ABy banning all foreign trade.

   BBy switching to a total command economy.

   CBy ending all farming.

   DBy adopting some free enterprise practices.
8. 8Which of the following statements about governments in Southeast Asia is accurate?
   ASingapore and Vietnam both have absolute monarchies.

   BLaos and the Philippines both have constitutional monarchies.

   CMalaysia and Thailand both have constitutional monarchies.

   DMyanmar and Indonesia are both ruled by hereditary sultans.
9. 9Which Southeast Asian countries are the most successful economically?
   ALaos and Myanmar

   BCambodia and Laos

   CSingapore and Brunei

   DVietnam and Myanmar
10. 10What might happen if the Strait of Malacca were closed to international trade?
    ATrade would shift to ports in Laos and Cambodia.

    BThe ports of Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia would suffer economically.

    COil would become cheaper across Southeast Asia.

    DVietnam would take control of the strait.
11. 11Why is the population density high along the coastal plains of mainland Southeast Asia?
    ARiver deltas have created rich soil there.

    BDeserts there provide valuable minerals.

    CMountains block storms from reaching the coast.

    DThe cold climate makes the coast comfortable.
12. 12On the islands of Southeast Asia, where is the population density higher?
    AIn dry desert interiors.

    BOn high, snowy mountain peaks.

    CIn areas far from any water.

    DIn areas surrounding volcanic mountains.
13. 13What is the majority religion in the Philippines? What is the majority religion in Indonesia?
    AIslam; Roman Catholicism

    BBuddhism; Hinduism

    CHinduism; Buddhism

    DRoman Catholicism; Islam
14. 14Which of the following statements BEST describes the religious makeup of Malaysia's population?
    ABuddhists make up nearly all of the population.

    BChristians are the largest religious group.

    CMuslims outnumber followers of all other religions combined.

    DFollowers of all religions are about equal in number.
15. 15Which ethnic group from outside Southeast Asia has communities in every country of the region and makes up the majority of the population of Singapore?
    AIndian

    BChinese

    CArab

    DJapanese
16. 16Which country took control of most of Southeast Asia during World War II?
    AJapan

    BFrance

    CChina

    DThe United States
17. 17When France gave up control of Vietnam in 1954, which group gained control of North Vietnam? Which group took charge of South Vietnam?
    ACommunist forces gained control of North Vietnam; non-communist forces took charge of South Vietnam.

    BNon-communist forces gained control of North Vietnam; communist forces took charge of South Vietnam.

    CJapanese forces gained control of North Vietnam; French forces stayed in South Vietnam.

    DVietnam stayed unified under a single democratic government.
18. 18Which of the following was the primary purpose of U.S. involvement in Vietnam?
    ATo gain control of Vietnamese oil

    BTo expand American territory

    CTo help France rebuild its empire

    DTo contain communism
19. 19In the 2010s, which of the following countries became MORE democratic?
    ABrunei

    BLaos

    CMyanmar

    DVietnam
20. 20Which type of government have almost all Southeast Asian countries had at some point since independence?
    ADirect democracy

    BAuthoritarian

    CTheocracy

    DAnarchy
21. 21Which of the following would have the most immediate effect on China's economy?
    AA rise in tourism in Japan

    BBlocking of exports

    CA change in Korea's school calendar

    DHeavy snowfall in Mongolia
22. 22The Chinese have built dams and reservoirs in order to
    ACreate clean energy sources.

    BPrevent earthquakes.

    CStop typhoons from reaching land.

    DBlock invaders from the north.
23. 23Which of the following has created the most conflict between the Koreas?
    ADisputes over fishing rights near Japan.

    BCompetition over hosting the Olympics.

    CDifferences in the Korean language.

    DNorth Korea's continuing effort to make more nuclear weapons.
24. 24Why is Japan's aging population causing economic problems?
    AToo many children are born, overcrowding schools.

    BOlder people refuse to pay taxes.

    CMany older people have retired, making the workforce smaller.

    DOlder people move to other countries for jobs.
25. 25Why are plate tectonics a concern in parts of East Asia?
    ATectonic plates cause hurricanes.

    BTectonic plates create large deserts.

    CThe movement of tectonic plates can cause earthquakes.

    DTectonic plates change the monsoon winds.
26. 26How do China's government institutions most differ from those of more democratic countries?
    AJudges are chosen by lottery.

    BOne party dominates the government.

    CThere is no national government.

    DCitizens elect leaders from many competing parties.
27. 27Taiwan's economy is built on
    AIts manufacturing sector

    BIts oil exports

    CSubsistence farming

    DIts gold mining
28. 28How are the governments of Japan and South Korea different?
    AJapan is a presidential democracy, while South Korea is a parliamentary democracy.

    BJapan is an absolute monarchy, while South Korea is communist.

    CJapan is communist, while South Korea is a parliamentary monarchy.

    DJapan is a parliamentary democracy, while South Korea is a presidential democracy.
29. 29North Korea has a
    AFree market economy

    BTraditional economy

    CMixed economy with mostly private ownership

    DCommand economy
30. 30Which of the following statements about China's economy is most accurate?
    AChina relies mainly on subsistence farming.

    BChina has almost no government involvement in its economy.

    CChina invests heavily in productive and human capital.

    DChina has very little manufacturing.
31. 31The Han people live mostly
    AIn the western deserts of China

    BIn eastern China

    COn the Mongolian plateau

    DOn islands off the coast of China
32. 32Why do most people in North Korea and South Korea live near the coasts?
    ABecause the interiors of the countries are mountainous.

    BBecause the interiors are covered in desert.

    CBecause the governments forbid settlement inland.

    DBecause the coasts are the only places with rivers.
33. 33How is religious life different in South Korea and China?
    AThere is greater freedom of religion in South Korea.

    BThere is greater freedom of religion in China.

    CReligion is banned in South Korea but encouraged in China.

    DBoth countries require everyone to follow a state religion.
34. 34In terms of ethnic diversity, how are Japan, North Korea, and South Korea similar?
    AThey all have many different ethnic groups.

    BThey all have a majority Han Chinese population.

    CThey all have a large Indian minority.

    DThey all have very little ethnic diversity.
35. 35Most people in Taiwan are ethnically
    AKorean

    BJapanese

    CHan Chinese

    DMongol
36. 36How did early contact with China affect Japan?
    AJapan became a colony of China.

    BThe Japanese adopted the Chinese writing system.

    CJapan adopted Christianity as its state religion.

    DJapan began exporting automobiles.
37. 37Why did European powers intervene in China in the late 1800s?
    ATo spread Buddhism.

    BTo open China to trade.

    CTo tear down the Great Wall.

    DTo stop China from invading Japan.
38. 38Which of the following was a direct result of China's Great Leap Forward?
    AWidespread famine

    BRapid growth of the middle class

    CThe end of communist rule

    DVictory over Japan
39. 39What features are associated with China's Tang and Song dynasties?
    AConstant civil war and famine.

    BRule by foreign invaders.

    CComplete isolation from other countries.

    DProsperity and stable government.
40. 40What forces did the United States fight against in the Korean War?
    ASouth Korea, which was supported by Japan.

    BJapan and the Soviet Union.

    CNorth Korea, which was supported by China.

    DTaiwan, which was supported by Russia.
41. 41What philosopher who helped shape Chinese thought is known as the "First Teacher"?
    ALaozi

    BShi Huangdi

    CConfucius

    DSiddhartha Gautama
42. 42According to Laozi, what is the Dao?
    AA holy book of Confucian rules.

    BThe natural way of the universe.

    CThe emperor's right to rule.

    DA spirit of one's ancestors.
43. 43Which spirits were most important to the ancient Chinese?
    ASpirits of one's ancestors.

    BSpirits of foreign rulers.

    CSpirits of animals.

    DSpirits of one's enemies.
44. 44What is the main topic discussed in the Analects of Confucius?
    AMethods of farming

    BStrategies for war

    CThe history of the Zhou dynasty

    DProper behavior and ideals
45. 45According to Daoism, the symbols of yin and yang represent the ideal of
    AWealth

    BMilitary power

    CObedience

    DBalance
46. 46Zhou rulers claimed that they had won the Mandate of Heaven because they
    AInherited the throne from the Shang king.

    BBuilt the Great Wall.

    CWere victorious over the Shang dynasty.

    DIntroduced Chinese writing.
47. 47By the end of the Shang dynasty, the Chinese had developed a form of writing in which each character represented a
    ALetter

    BWord

    CNumber

    DSentence
48. 48What happened after northern Korea gained independence from China?
    AMultiple kingdoms developed in Korea.

    BKorea united immediately under one emperor.

    CKorea became part of Japan.

    DKorea returned to Chinese rule.
49. 49Who was the first emperor of united China?
    AShi Huangdi

    BConfucius

    CKublai Khan

    DMao Zedong
50. 50Which method did the Yamato most rely on to build their empire?
    ABuilding the Great Wall.

    BConverting people to Daoism.

    CSailing across the sea to conquer China.

    DEstablishing ties, such as through marriage.
51. 51Which statement BEST describes how sexism affects the economies of many South Asian countries?
    AWomen are required to work longer hours, which raises prices.

    BSexism has no effect on the economies of South Asia.

    CSome women are denied equal educational opportunities and so cannot contribute as much to the economy.

    DMen are denied jobs so that women can be hired.
52. 52Which of the following statements BEST describes relations between India and Pakistan?
    AThe countries are close allies with open trade.

    BThe countries have had conflicts over the region of Kashmir.

    CThe countries have had conflicts over Sri Lanka.

    DThe countries have been united as one nation.
53. 53How is India trying to reduce air pollution?
    ABy banning all factories.

    BBy restricting car travel and encouraging the use of efficient stoves.

    CBy requiring coal as the only fuel.

    DBy cutting down more forests.
54. 54How has the caste system changed in India and Pakistan?
    ACaste-based discrimination has been outlawed.

    BThe caste system has become stronger.

    CThe caste system is now required by law in both countries.

    DCaste discrimination was outlawed in India but required in Pakistan.
55. 55Which of the following groups has caused ongoing conflicts in Afghanistan?
    AThe Mughals

    BThe Brahmins

    CThe Tamil Tigers

    DThe Taliban
56. 56Which South Asia country has the strongest democracy?
    AAfghanistan

    BPakistan

    CIndia

    DBhutan
57. 57Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka specialize in producing which goods for trade?
    AOil and natural gas

    BAutomobiles

    CCloth and clothing

    DComputer chips
58. 58Which of these South Asian countries is an Islamic republic?
    AIndia

    BPakistan

    CSri Lanka

    DNepal
59. 59Which of the following factors has helped improve Bangladesh's economy in recent years?
    AMicrolending

    BLarge oil discoveries

    CA booming diamond mining industry

    DBanning clothing exports
60. 60Why are poverty levels high in much of South Asia?
    AA lack of people to work

    BA ban on all trade

    CA cold climate that prevents farming

    DHigh populations and low economic development
61. 61Which areas of South Asia are sparsely populated?
    AFertile river valleys.

    BCoastal plains with rich soil.

    CMonsoon-soaked river deltas.

    DAreas with an arid climate.
62. 62What cultural feature do most people in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh share?
    AHinduism

    BBuddhism

    CIslam

    DSikhism
63. 63People in the same ethnic group
    AAlways live in the same country.

    BShare common cultural traits.

    CNever speak the same language.

    DAlways have the same government.
64. 64Major cities in South Asia tended to develop in areas that have
    AFertile farmland

    BDry deserts

    CHigh, cold mountains

    DDense forests with no rivers
65. 65Which religion has the most followers in South Asia?
    AHinduism

    BIslam

    CBuddhism

    DChristianity
66. 66What empire overthrew the Delhi sultanate?
    AMaurya

    BGupta

    CBritish

    DMughal
67. 67Which best describes the history of Bangladesh?
    ABangladesh was under French rule, then part of India, then independent.

    BBangladesh was never colonized and has always been independent.

    CBangladesh was under British rule, then part of Pakistan, then independent.

    DBangladesh was part of China, then Britain, then independent.
68. 68What was the main issue that divided people in South Asia?
    ADifferences in climate

    BReligious difference between Hindus & Muslims.

    CDisputes over trade routes with Europe

    DA war over the Great Wall
69. 69The partition of South Asia into India and Pakistan occurred in response to
    AThe rise of the Gupta Empire

    BBritish colonial rule

    CA war with China

    DThe end of the Delhi sultanate
70. 70Which event spread Islam to India?
    AConquest by Turkic forces.

    BMissionaries from Rome

    CTrade with China

    DThe invasion of Alexander the Great
71. 71Who was Siddhartha Gautama before he became the Buddha?
    AA Muslim merchant

    BA Brahmin priest

    CA Mughal emperor

    DA Hindu prince
72. 72How did the Buddha achieve enlightenment?
    AHe fought a great war

    BHe memorized the Vedas

    CHe meditated

    DHe completed a pilgrimage to Mecca
73. 73To what did the Buddha believe following the Eightfold Path could lead?
    AGreat worldly wealth

    BRule over a kingdom

    CAn end to desires & suffering.

    DRebirth as a Brahmin
74. 74Which belief or practice is not part of Buddhism?
    AMeditation

    BThe caste system

    CThe Eightfold Path

    DThe Four Noble Truths
75. 75What does Theravada Buddhism emphasize?
    AThe Buddha's wisdom

    BWorship of many gods

    CThe importance of the Vedas

    DRituals performed by priests
76. 76Who performed religious rituals in early Hinduism?
    AOnly warriors

    BAny family member

    COnly Buddhist monks

    DOnly Brahmins
77. 77Which of these were holy Hindu scriptures written by gurus to help connect people to heavenly forces?
    AThe Analects

    BThe Dao De Jing

    CThe Eightfold Path

    DThe Upanishads
78. 78According to Hinduism, which of the following is the supreme spiritual force?
    AKarma

    BNirvana

    CBrahman

    DDharma
79. 79According to Hinduism, what determines how a person is reborn?
    AWealth

    BKarma

    CPlace of birth

    DLanguage spoken
80. 80Which of the following helped Hinduism spread?
    AOther gods and traditions were absorbed into Hinduism.

    BHindu armies forced conversion across Asia.

    CHinduism banned all other religions.

    DKings made Hinduism the only legal religion in Asia.