Unit 11 Thinkers
1. Which religion was successfully introduced to China
primarily by means of the Silk Road?
1. Buddhism
2. Because of its location along the "Ring of
Fire," Japan is particularly susceptible to
which of the following hazards?
Earthquakes and Volcanic activity
3. Beijing is one of China's largest industrial
and population centers. Because of this,
________ is a major problem.
Pollution.
Unit 11 Thinkers
• 4. Who controls all aspects of the economy in
a strong communist country?
– The Government
• 5. Mongolia has a long history of what in its
culture?
– Nomadic life
• 6. The Olympics is a prime example of what?
– Cultural Convergence
• Answers
Unit 11 Thinkers
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7. What would be the types of exports for countries at the
following levels of economy?
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8. What is a negative impact of globalization?
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Primary- Raw Materials
Secondary- Manufactured Products
Tertiary- Services
Quaternary- Research and technology
Spread of disease and loss of local culture
9. What part of China is most of the farming
and why?
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South East Asia due to the vast emptiness of the
western part of China.
Unit 11 Thinkers
• 10. China and Taiwan have differing points of
view on what issue?
– The Independence of Taiwan
• 11. What does the term JUCHE in North Korean
mean?
– Self Reliance
• 12. How is JUCHE an example of cultural
diffusion?
– Mixing together of Marxism and North Korean Culture
such as the influences of Confucius.
• Answers
Unit 11 Thinkers
• 13. Cultural change and cultural diffusion was
aided greatly by the use of The Silk Road.
• 14. Define Cultural Hearth.
• The birthplace of the culture
• 15. Growing population and a trend toward
urbanization lead to a need for greater access
to ________Fresh Water__________.