Why was the Great Wall of China built?
To keep out foreign invaders
For what was the Silk Road used?
trade and cultural diffusion
ended World War II
atomic bombs
Statues used to protect the Chinese emperor in his afterlife
Terracotta Army
Describe how the Chinese government censors its citizens.
They monitor media and restrict internet access
Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Shintoism, Confucianism
Religions of Asia
Why is Catholicism the main religion in the Philippines?
Spanish colonization
What kind of government does China have?
communist (unitary system)
What kind of economy does North Korea have?
Command; government controlled
A huge destructive wave (especially one caused by an earthquake)
tsunami
World's longest man-made structure built to keep invaders out of China, built by several dynasties
Great Wall of China
In what part of China do most people live?
the east
the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval (Tianenman Square was an example)
protest
A mountain range in South Asia that includes Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain peak. Separates China from Nepal and India.
Himalaya Mountains
The reason manufacturing is the main industry in East and Southeast Asia
cheap labor
Which color on the map shows where China is located?
yellow
art of beautiful handwriting
calligraphy
the Japanese art of paper folding
origami
How many branches of government does China have?
3
A philosophy that teaches the young to respect the elderly. It places emphasis on education, respect, harmony with nature, and harmony between people
Confucianism
Which country in East Asia places a heavy importance on education. Long school days and school on Saturday.
China