Ch 21 East Asia/Japan Korea (slides)

What geographical feature best describes Japan?

• A single large island

• A crescent of four main islands

• A peninsula

• A continuous landmass

Which environmental challenge does North Korea face?

• Tsunamis

• Nuclear disasters

• Deforestation and soil degradation

• Yellow dust storms only

What type of government does South Korea have?

• Communist

• Monarchy

• Representative

• Military dictatorship

What was the role of a Shogun in Japanese history?

• A religious leader

• A merchant

• A great general who ruled in the emperor's name

• A samurai warrior

What is the DMZ?

• A trading zone between Japan and Korea

• A neutral zone separating North and South Korea

• A military training area

• A cultural heritage site

Which religion is predominant in this region?

• Shintoism

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

What environmental issue affects Korea from China?

• Acid rain

• Deforestation

• Melting glaciers

• Oil spills

What type of climate does Japan have?

• Tropical throughout

• Arctic in the north

• Temperate with subtropical south

• Desert-like conditions

What were Samurai?

• Japanese merchants

• Korean warriors

• Religious leaders

• Japanese warriors protecting feudal estates

What is a Prefecture in Japan?

• A religious district

• A political division

• A military zone

• An economic region