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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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