East Asia Concepts - John Remmell | Library

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The article talks about the “ASEAN way” and describes this as the most “hallowed” or important part of the way ASEAN works.

Disharmony

Disunion

Consensus

Disagreement

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ASEAN was originally formed in 1950 at the height of the Korean War to combat Chinese influence in the region.

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False

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What four powers make up the “Quad”

UK, England, Wales, and Scotland

China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran

Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Brunei

USA, India, Japan, and Australia

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This United Nations treaty deals with maritime disputes

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This is the name for the Chinese claim in the South China Sea

The Danny Dimes Dash Line

The EEZ

The Nine-Dash Line

The Seventy-Nine Dash Line

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North Korea is building artificial islands in the South China Sea.

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False

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The United States conducts freedom of navigation exercises in the South China Sea. This involves accidentally sailing warships near disputed territories and hoping that China doesn't care.

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False

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All Koreans (men and women) must serve at least 18 months in the military before they are 28 unless they have a note from their mother.

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False

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People protested an alleged massive oil theft from a state-owned company in Mongolia.

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False

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The article about South Korea listed the band (BTS), the TV show Squid Games, and the movie Parasite as examples of "soft power". Based on this example what do you think the best defintion of soft power would be?

achieving aims through force

achieving aims through persuasion or influence

using economic santions

tariffs or barriers to trade

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This huge Chinese infrastructure project is also known as the “New Silk Road”

Build Back Better

Nine Dash Line

Belt and Road Initiative

Yellow Brick Road Initiative

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The largest ethnic group in China

Zhuang

Uyghur

Han

Hui

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All of these religions are prominent in Southeast Asia except

Buddhism

Islam

Judaism

Hinduism

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Chinese history is divided into periods known as

Periods

Dynasties

Eras

Epochs

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The father of Chinese communism

Mao Zedong

Chiang Ki-Shek

Ho Chi Minh

Xi Jinping

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During the Great Leap Forward in China over 20 million people died from starvation

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False

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Used to be a British colony, returned to China in 1997, currently "Special Administrative Region" in China

Macao

Hong Kong

Tibet

Taiwan

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US policy that recognizes only one legitimate Chinese government (Communist Beijing) and recognizes that government’s territorial claim on Taiwan

One China Policy

Taiwan First Policy

Two Chinas Policy

One China Two Systems Policy

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This term describes Japanese foreign policy in terms of peace and security issues since WWII

Imperialist

Hawkish

Non-alignment

Pacifist 

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Match the country in SE Asia with the country with former colonial power

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
None		Philippines
Spain		Indochina (Vietnam, Laos, & Cambodia)
France		Thailand

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Which ancient Chinese philosopher lived during the Warring States period and developed a philosophical system influencing Chinese governance?

Mencius

Confucius

Mozi

Laozi

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What philosophy and political system did Confucius develop during the Warring States period?

Legalism

Buddhism

Confucianism

Daoism

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What is the key to bringing about a strong and peaceful state according to Confucius?

Filial piety (son treating his father with reverential respect)

Military power

Ren

Economic prosperity

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What was the main goal of the Five-Year Plans in China?

To turn China into an industrial powerhouse. 

All of the above.

To establish a democratic government. 

To improve the lives of the peasants. 

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What was the main goal of the Cultural Revolution?

To modernize China's economy. 

To revive the spirit of the revolution and eliminate traditional culture. 

To improve the standard of living for all Chinese citizens. 

To consolidate Mao Zedong's power.