Geopolitical Concepts in East Asia

The video explains the geopolitical structure of East Asia, focusing on China's territorial claims in the Himalayas, South China Sea, and Taiwan. It discusses the political ideologies that led to the China-Taiwan divide and the 'one country, two systems' policy in Hong Kong and Macau. Japan's territorial disputes with Russia over the Kuril Islands and the division of Korea into North and South due to differing political ideologies are also covered. Finally, Mongolia's role as a buffer state between Russia and China is highlighted.

Which area is administered by China but claimed by India?

• Arunachal Pradesh

• Kuril Islands

• Aksai Chin

• Taiwan

What is the 'nine-dash line' associated with?

• The Himalayas

• The Kuril Islands

• The South China Sea

• Taiwan

What political ideology did the followers of Sun Yat-sen adopt?

• Communism

• Democracy

• Socialism

• Capitalism

Which two regions operate under 'one country, two systems' in China?

• Hong Kong and Taiwan

• Macau and Taiwan

• Hong Kong and Macau

• Taiwan and Tibet

Which island chain includes Okinawa?

• Kuril Islands

• Shikoku

• Hokkaido

• Ryukyu Islands

Which country does Japan have a territorial dispute with over the Kuril Islands?

• North Korea

• China

• Russia

• South Korea

What ideology did North Korea adopt after the Korean War?

• Socialism

• Democracy

• Chuche

• Capitalism

What is the name of the disputed territory between South Korea and Japan?

• Aksai Chin

• Liancourt Rocks

• Kuril Islands

• Ryukyu Islands

What role does Mongolia play between Russia and China?

• A trading partner

• A cultural bridge

• A military ally

• A buffer state

Which region in China is home to Mongolic peoples?

• Tibet

• Guangdong

• Inner Mongolia

• Xinjiang