- 1. East Asian studies is a multidisciplinary academic field that focuses on the histories, cultures, languages, and societies of the East Asian region, which includes countries such as China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. Scholars in this field explore a wide range of topics, including literature, philosophy, religion, art, politics, economics, and more, in order to gain a deeper understanding of the complexities and nuances of East Asian societies. By studying East Asian history and culture, scholars seek to analyze the region's past, present, and future, and to promote cross-cultural understanding and cooperation between East Asia and the rest of the world.
Which East Asian country is known as the 'Land of the Rising Sun'?
A) South Korea
B) China
C) Vietnam
D) Japan
- 2. What is the capital city of South Korea?
A) Seoul
B) Hanoi
C) Shanghai
D) Tokyo
- 3. The Great Wall is located in which East Asian country?
A) Japan
B) China
C) Mongolia
D) South Korea
- 4. Which Chinese philosopher's teachings had a great influence on East Asian culture?
A) Confucius
B) Sun Tzu
C) Laozi
D) Mencius
- 5. What is the traditional Japanese garment worn by both men and women?
A) Qipao
B) Kimono
C) Ao Dai
D) Hanbok
- 6. Mount Fuji, an iconic symbol of Japan, is a famous...
A) Plateau
B) Volcano
C) Cave
D) Waterfall
- 7. Who is the founder of modern China and the leader of the Chinese Communist Party?
A) Sun Yat-sen
B) Mao Zedong
C) Deng Xiaoping
D) Chiang Kai-shek
- 8. The two cities separated by the demilitarized zone (DMZ) are...
A) Seoul and Pyongyang
B) Beijing and Tokyo
C) Taipei and Hong Kong
D) Hanoi and Bangkok
- 9. Which East Asian country is known as the 'Land of the Thunder Dragon'?
A) Japan
B) Vietnam
C) Bhutan
D) South Korea
- 10. What is the traditional Korean alphabet called?
A) Katakana
B) Mandarin
C) Hangul
D) Hiragana
- 11. Who was the last emperor of China and the final ruler of the Qing Dynasty?
A) Qianlong
B) Hongwu
C) Puyi
D) Kangxi
- 12. What is the name of the highest peak in the Himalayas and the world?
A) Kangchenjunga
B) K2
C) Lhotse
D) Mount Everest
- 13. The Forbidden City in Beijing was the former imperial palace of which dynasty?
A) Ming Dynasty
B) Qing Dynasty
C) Tang Dynasty
D) Han Dynasty
- 14. The popular Japanese dish consisting of thinly sliced raw fish is called...
A) Udon
B) Sashimi
C) Nigiri
D) Tempura
- 15. What is the traditional Chinese art of paper folding called?
A) Watercolor
B) Sculpture
C) Calligraphy
D) Origami
- 16. Which ancient city in China is known for its terracotta warriors?
A) Beijing
B) Xi'an
C) Shanghai
D) Guilin
- 17. What is the national sport of Japan?
A) Judo
B) Sumo wrestling
C) Kendo
D) Karate
- 18. In Buddhism, what does the term 'Zen' refer to?
A) Meditation
B) Enlightenment
C) Reincarnation
D) Karma
- 19. Who led the civil disobedience movement in India, which used nonviolent methods to achieve independence from British rule?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Mahatma Gandhi
C) Subhas Chandra Bose
D) B. R. Ambedkar
- 20. What is the Chinese martial art that is also a form of moving meditation?
A) Kung Fu
B) Tai Chi
C) Karate
D) Judo
- 21. Traditional Korean houses are known as?
A) Yurt
B) Hanok
C) Pagoda
D) Stilt House
- 22. In Japanese culture, what is the art of flower arrangement called?
A) Origami
B) Ikebana
C) Haiku
D) Sumi-e
- 23. What is the name of the traditional Japanese tea ceremony?
A) Sake
B) Bonsai
C) Chanoyu
D) Dim Sum
- 24. What is the capital city of China?
A) Shanghai
B) Beijing
C) Tokyo
D) Hong Kong
- 25. Who was the founder of the Mongol Empire in the 13th century?
A) Emperor Meiji
B) Genghis Khan
C) Sun Yat-sen
D) Mao Zedong
- 26. Which Chinese dynasty is considered the golden age of Chinese civilization, known for advances in art, literature, and science?
A) Tang
B) Ming
C) Song
D) Qin
- 27. Which ancient Korean kingdom is known for its contributions to the spread of Buddhism, printing, and the development of the Korean script?
A) Baekje
B) Silla
C) Goguryeo
D) Joseon
- 28. What is the traditional Chinese philosophy focusing on ethics and morality called?
A) Buddhism
B) Shinto
C) Confucianism
D) Taoism
- 29. Which river is known as the 'Mother River' of China?
A) Yellow
B) Yangtze
C) Mekong
D) Ganges
- 30. What is the official language of Taiwan?
A) Cantonese
B) Mandarin Chinese
C) Japanese
D) English
- 31. What is the name of the major Japanese island that is home to the cities of Tokyo and Yokohama?
A) Hokkaido
B) Shikoku
C) Kyushu
D) Honshu
- 32. What is the traditional style of Korean dress called?
A) Kimono
B) Ao Dai
C) Cheongsam
D) Hanbok
- 33. The Great Wall of China was primarily built to defend against invaders from which direction?
A) West
B) North
C) South
D) East
- 34. Who is the Chinese philosopher and writer known for his Taoist teachings and 'Tao Te Ching'?
A) Sun Tzu
B) Mencius
C) Laozi
D) Confucius
- 35. In which country would you find the famous 'Angkor Wat' temple complex?
A) Indonesia
B) Thailand
C) Cambodia
D) Myanmar
- 36. Which South Korean boy band became a global sensation in the 2010s?
A) BTS
B) Big Bang
C) EXO
D) Blackpink
- 37. What is the name of the festival celebrated in China to mark the Lunar New Year?
A) Lantern Festival
B) Dragon Boat Festival
C) Spring Festival
D) Mid-Autumn Festival
- 38. What is the most populous city in China?
A) Guangzhou
B) Shanghai
C) Hong Kong
D) Beijing
- 39. What is the traditional Chinese philosophy based on the writings of Laozi called?
A) Confucianism
B) Buddhism
C) Shinto
D) Taoism
- 40. Who wrote 'The Art of War', an ancient Chinese military treatise?
A) Sun Tzu
B) Mencius
C) Laozi
D) Confucius
- 41. What is the ancient Japanese code of the samurai warriors called?
A) Kendo
B) Bushido
C) Karate
D) Aikido
- 42. Which South Korean electronic company is a global leader in smartphones and televisions?
A) LG
B) Hyundai
C) Samsung
D) Kia
- 43. The 'Great Wall of China' was primarily built to protect against invasions from which group of people?
A) Vikings
B) Romans
C) Persians
D) Mongols
- 44. Which East Asian country is known as the 'Land of the Morning Calm'?
A) Japan
B) North Korea
C) China
D) South Korea
- 45. The traditional Japanese female entertainers are known as?
A) Geisha
B) Ninja
C) Samurai
D) Sumo Wrestlers
- 46. Who was the first emperor of China, known for unifying the country in 221 BC?
A) Emperor Wen
B) Qin Shi Huang
C) Kublai Khan
D) Emperor Taizong
- 47. What is the name of the traditional Japanese writing system using Chinese characters?
A) Kanji
B) Romaji
C) Katakana
D) Hiragana
- 48. What is the main language spoken in Hong Kong?
A) English
B) Cantonese
C) Hokkien
D) Mandarin
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