Review Questions

1. 5 Themes of Geography-    Human Environment-Interaction, Region, Location, Place, Movement
2. 3 Types of Maps-      Thematic, Physical, Political 
3. Why are the Kunlun Mountains important to China? -    They hold most of the river systems in China.
4. What is the approximate size of the Gobi Desert?-       500,000 square miles 
5. What are some of the important islands to the country?-       Haiman & parts of Hong Kong
6. Why are China's three river systems so important to the country?-       They are important to the economy. They provide crop irrigation, hydroelectric power, and transportation.
7. In which latitude and climate zones is most of China's productive agricultural land located?-    Humid Continental  
8. What landforms make up the dry zones?-       Steppes and Deserts
9. What two factors affect vegetation and temperature in the highland climate?-        Latitude & elevation 
10. What are some benefits of the Three Gorges Dam?- Allow ships to sail further into China, generate hydroelectric power, and to prevent more flooding. 
11. What are some drawbacks of the dam?-     Cost money, hundreds of square miles of land will be put underwater and if that happens factories submerged would probably leak chemicals into the water.
12. What are some of the ways in which the Japanese have adapted to living in a crowded space?-         Landfills, apartments, sparsely filled, etc
13. Why did Shi Huangdi build a wall in northern China?-       To prevent nomads in Mongolia from invading. 
14. How was China governed in its early history?-         By dynasties- people of the same blood rule after generation and generation. 
15. What are some achievements China made in its early history?-        Health care, paper, printing, and gunpowder
16. When did Europeans begin exploration of China?-          13th Century/ 19th century
17. How was Europe able to gain access to Chinese markets in the 19th century?-           Europe took advantage of China's weak militia and ineffective government.
18. Which political group has held considerable power in China for the last 50 years?-       Communists
19. What did the Communists party want for China's economy?-        to modernize it 
20. At what point did China's economy begin to grow more rapidly?-        China has allowed the marketplace and the consumer to play a role in the economy. 
21. Where does most agriculture occur in China?-        (Eastern) China- 10% of land 
22. Where does China get the resources that fuel the industrial economy?-      They have them imported into the country.
23. What item is especially popular as an export to the United States?-         textiles
24. Name two important Chinese inventions.-         paper, printing, and gunpowder
25. What are the predominant religions in China?-       Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism
26. What is China's population?-            1.35 billion
27. What animal was especially important to the Mongols?-       Horses
28. What did Genghis Khan's name mean?-         Universal Ruler       
29. Who controlled Mongolia in the 18th and 19th century?-          China( Qing Dynasty)  
30. Which country has had the most influence and control in Taiwan?-         China
31. How is Mongolia's current economy different from its historical practices?-       Historical practices used to be just herding, now it is focused on a industrial economy. 
32. What is an economic tiger?-         a nation with rapid economic growth due to cheap labor, high technology, and aggressive exports. 
33. Why might foreign companies want to work with Taiwanese companies?-         Taiwan has a highly trained and motivated work force. 
34. What industry is most successful in Taiwan?-          technology 
35. What traditional influences can be seen in daily life in Mongolia?-       nomads, and yurts    
36. Do most Americans live in rural areas like people in Mongolia or urban areas like the people in Taiwan?-      Urban
37. When did Little League become popular in Taiwan?-      After WWII
38. What bodies of water surround Korea?-       Sea of Japan, and the Yellow Sea
39. What natural features influenced the settlement of Korea?-      Peninsula and it's mountains
40. What action have both Korean countries taken since World War II?-      Building up armies 
41. What significant event occurred in 2000?-      The ending of the last dynasty (Qing)
42. What type of economy did both North and South Korea have prior to the Korean War?-     agricultural 
43. How are North and South Korea's economies different today?-          North is raw and natural resources. South is technology and industries.
44. Which Korean country has a larger population?-      South
45. Which country did Dennis Rodman visit?-       North Korea
46. From where did the original inhabitants of Japan mostly come?-       Siberia and Korea
47. For whom did the Yamato clan claim descent?-        The sun goddess
48. For whom did the samurai work?-            wealthy landowners and clan chiefs 
49. Where do most Japanese people live within Japan?-        within cities
50. Which island of Japan is considered the main island?-             Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku
51. How is Japan able to manufacture many items for trade without natural resources?-      Imports
52. How has Japan's economy recently changed?-          manufacturing and trade
53. Which city is an excellent example of traditional Japanese culture?-          Kyoto      
54. What do the Japanese believe is important in designing buildings?-           harmony with the surrounding    
55. How does the Japanese school system compare with American education?-          competition for universities, six days a week, shorter vacations
56. What are private college preparatory schools called in Japan?-       Juku
57. What two problems are the Japanese attempting to address in the future?-          pollution and overcrowding 
58. What are some examples of traditional Japanese culture?-           traditional drama, long picture scrolls, ink paintings, and wood-block prints
59. How did the Western world influence Japan beginning in the 19th century?-          Commodore Perry sailed into Tokyo Bay.