ASIAN CIVILIZATION ( HISTORY 2 )

MIDTERM EXAM
Christopher S. Villaraza
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• 1. It is the largest continent in the world.
• A. South America
• B. Europe
• C. Asia
• D. Africa
• 2. The country with the biggest population in
the world:
• A. India
• B. China
• C. USA
• D. Russia
• 3. The popular race found in Japan, Korea and
China:
• A. Caucasian
• B. Yellow
• C. Black
• D. Brown
• 4. Known as the “Babel of Tongues.”
• A. China
• B. Egypt
• C. India
• D. Mesopotamia
• 5. The following are located in Southeast Asia
EXCEPT:
• A. Myanmar
• B. Ceylon
• C. Laos
• D. Vietnam
• 6. The most populous city in Asia:
• A. Bangkok
• B. Kuala Lumpur
• C. Seoul
• D. Tokyo
• 7. Known as the “ Roof of the World.”
• A. Plateau of India
• B. Deccan Plateau
• C. Pamir Plateau
• D. Mongolian Plateau
• 8. One of the world’s leading producer of tea :
• A. Malaysia
• B. China
• C. Philippines
• D. South Korea
• 9. The currency of India:
• A. Ringgit
• B. Baht
• C. Rupiah
• D. Rupee
• 10. The Cradle of Civilization :
• A. Assyria
• B. Persia
• C. Mesopotamia
• D. Harappa
• 11. Country of origin of Buddhism:
• A. China
• B. India
• C. Korea
• D. Japan
• 12. Considered by Hindus as the holy river of
India:
• A. Nile
• B. Yangtze
• C. Ganges
• D. Mekong
• 13. The ancient cities of Mohenjodaro and
Harappa were discovered in this country:
• A. Mesopotamia
• B. India
• C. Persia
• D. Egypt
• 14. The sacred book of Hinduism:
• A. Vedas
• B. Tripitaka
• C. Quran
• D. Torah
• 15. They created the Caste System in India:
• A. Dravidians
• B. Sumerians
• C. Aryans
• D. Tartars
• 16. India contains the 25 percent deposit of
this element in the world:
• A. Gold
• B. Magnesium
• C. Copper
• D. Iron
• 17. The language spoke in ancient India:
• A. Celtic
• B. Aramaic
• C. Sanskrit
• D. Latin
• 18. . The sacred book in India which contains
religious rites and sacrifices:
• A. Brahmanas
• B. Aranyakas
• C. Upanishads
• D. Ramayana
• 19. They are the lowest class of people in
India:
• A. Untouchables
• B. Sudras
• C. Brahmas
• D. Kshatriyas
• 20. The destroyer of all things according to
Hindu Religion:
• A. Vishnu
• B. Shiva
• C. Brahma
• D. Ayappa
• 21. The greatest Mogul leader of India:
• A. Gori
• B. Akbar
• C. Lodi
• D. Timur
• 22. Formerly known as “ Asia’s Sleeping
Giant”.
• A. China
• B. India
• C. Russia
• D. Japan
• 23. The longest river in Asia:
• A. Yangtze
• B. Yellow River
• C. Nile
• D. Ganges
• 24. China’s first dynasty:
• A. Shang
• B. Chou
• C. Hsia
• D. Chin
• 25. The dynasty which instituted the Chinese
feudal system:
• A. Chou
• B. Ming
• C. Manchu
• D. T’ang
• 26. During his reigned he completed the
construction of the “Great Wall”
• A. Wu Wang
• B. Pan ku
• C. Lin Panga
• D. Shi Huang Ti
• 27. Buddhism was introduced in China during
this dynasty:
• A. Chin
• B. Han
• C. T’ang
• D. Sui
• 28. The greatest philosopher of China:
• A. Kungfu Tze
• B. Lao Tzu
• C. Mencius
• D. Pan Ku
• 29. The Grand Canal of China was built under
this dynasty:
• A. Manchu
• B. Ming
• C. T’ang
• D. Sui
• 30. The Chinese Philosopher who gave
emphasis on political reforms:
• A. Kungfu Tze
• B. Lao Tze
• C. Mencius
• D. Wu Ti
• 31. The capital city of South Korea:
• A. Pyongyang
• B. Busan
• C. Seoul
• D. Beijing
• 32. He united the whole Korea as a single
nation:
• A. Yi Tai-Jo
• B. Wang Kien
• C. Ki Tse
• D. Pan Ku
• 33. South Korea’s monetarial currency:
• A. Baht
• B. Won
• C. Yen
• D. Yuan
• 34. He founded the Korean Kingdom in 2333
BC :
• A. Tan Gun
• B. Ki Tse
• C. Wu Ti
• D. Pan Ku
• 35. One of the three kingdoms of Korea which
is a political ally of China:
• A. Silla
• B. Koguryu
• C. Pekche
• D. Yi
• 36. He united the whole Korea as a single
nation:
• A. Yi Taijo
• B. Wang Kien
• C. Wu Ti
• D. Ki Tse
• 37. The Japanese military leader who invaded
Korea in 1592:
• A. Hideyoshi
• B. Akihito
• C. Jimmu Tenno
• D. Nobunaga
• 38. What is the significance of Korea’s location
in Asia?
• A. It is near to Japan
• B. It is rich in natural resources
• C. Serves as a gateway to Asia
• D. Good economic trade route
• 39. Why did Japan invaded other countries?
• A. Japan’s ambition as a world power
• B. Lack of natural resources in their own land
• C. Japan sees other countries as threat
• D. Extreme nationalism
• 40. The Northern Island of Japan:
• A. Hoshu
• B. Kyushu
• C. Hokkaido
• D. Shikoku
• 41. Considered as the first emperor of Japan:
• A. Jimmu
• B. Go-Daigo
• C. Kobo Daishi
• D. Yoritomo Hideyoshi
• 42. The founder of Shogunate of Japan:
• A. Yoritomo
• B. Hideyoshi
• C. Ametarasu
• D. Nobunaga
• 43. The most popular religion in Japan:
• A. Hinduism
• B. Christianity
• C. Buddhism
• D. Shintoism
• 44. The ancient people of Japan:
• A. Tartars
• B. Kins
• C. Malays
• D. Ainus
• 45. The emperor who had issued the
“Seclusion Decree” closing the entire Japan to
the world:
• A. Hirohito
• B. Nobunaga
• C. Iyemitsu
• D. Jimmu Tenno
• 46. The Father of Japanese Culture:
• A. Jimmu
• B. Shotoku
• C. Kamatari
• D. Nobunaga
• 47. Known as “Golden Age of Buddhism” in
Japan:
• A. Nara Period
• B. Ashikaga Period
• C. Heian Period
• D. Hojo Period
• 48. The first Europeans to spread Christianity
in Japan:
• A. Spaniards
• B. Dutch
• C. Portuguese
• D. British
• 49. The following are included in French Indo-
China EXCEPT:
• A. Thailand
• B. Tonkin
• C. Cambodia
• D. Annam
• 50. The ancient people of Cambodia :
• A. Ainus
• B. Thais
• C. Annamese
• D. Khmers
• 51. He founded the Cambodian Empire in the
9th Century AD :
• A. Yung Lo
• B. Le Lo
• C. Jayavarman II
• D. Buyin Naung
• 52. The dominant people in Vietnam:
• A. Annamese
• B. Thais
• C. Khmers
• D. Kins
• 53. He united the whole Vietnam into one
nation in the early 19th century:
• A. Yung Lo
• B. Gia Long
• C. Buyin Naung
• D. Rama Kanken
• 54. The Thai leader who recovered Siam’s
independence from Burma in the 16th century:
• A. Phra Naret
• B. Buyin Naung
• C. Rama Kanken
• D. Jayavarman II
• 55. The currency of Malaysia:
• A. Ringgit
• B. Rupee
• C. Baht
• D. Yuan
• 56. The following constitutes the Federation of
Malaysia EXCEPT :
• A. Malaya
• B. Java
• C. Sarawak
• D. North Borneo
• E. Brunei
• 57. The following were included in Sri-
Vishayan Empire EXCEPT:
• A. Philippines
• B. Celebes
• C. Java
• D. Moluccas
• 58. What was main reason of Madjapahit
Empire’s declined and fall?
• A. Western invasion
• B. Political rivalry among clan members
• C. Religious conflict
• D. Buddhist influence
• 59. What was the biggest influence of Hindu
culture to the Philippines?
• A. Religious beliefs
• B. System of government
• C. Economic life
• D. System of writing
• 60. The religious and commercial center of
Malaysia during the 15th century:
• A. Penang
• B. Johore
• C. Malacca
• D. Borneo
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