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East Asian Countries Trivia Quiz

This is a simple quiz on the East Asian countries that touch the Pacific Rim. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by mzperfect. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
mzperfect

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
151,015

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
2113

Last 3 plays: Guest 39 (8/10), Guest 136 (9/10), Luckycharm60 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these East Asian countries invented gunpowder and paper? Hint

North Korea

Japan

South Korea

China

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Question 2 of 10

2. North Korea has a large amount of mineral resources?

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these countries has Tokyo as its capital? Hint

China

Japan

Thailand

Taiwan

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these countries is in a sea of the same name? Hint

Mongolia

Philippines

Laos

Cambodia

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Question 5 of 10

5. The most fertile region in China is in the region of Beijing. It is called the North China ______.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these countries is not an island or group of islands? Hint

North Korea

Philippines

Japan

Indonesia

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these countries is one of the smallest in southeast Asia? Hint

Indonesia

Mongolia

Singapore

China

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these countries borders Cambodia? Hint

North Korea

Taiwan

South Korea

Vietnam

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these seas is closest to North Korea? Hint

South China Sea

Coral Sea

Sea of Japan

Tasman Sea

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these countries manufactures the most automobiles? Hint

North Korea

South Korea

Mongolia

China

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these East Asian countries invented gunpowder and paper?

Answer: China

China is a country with one of the oldest civilizations in the world. They invented a lot of things other than paper and gunpowder, such as silk weaving and pottery.

2. North Korea has a large amount of mineral resources?

Answer: True

North Korea has rich coal and zinc resources.

3. Which of these countries has Tokyo as its capital?

Answer: Japan

The capital of China is Beijing, the capital of Thailand is Bangkok, and the capital of Taiwan is Taipei, so the only other capital left is Tokyo.

4. Which of these countries is in a sea of the same name?

Answer: Philippines

The Philippines is an archipelago, or a group of islands, located South of China in the Pacific Ocean. A portion of the body of water surrounding the Philippines is called the Philippine Sea.

5. The most fertile region in China is in the region of Beijing. It is called the North China ______.

Answer: Plain

The North China Plain is one of the best places for growing crops in China. It is near some of China's largest and most important rivers, which helps make the soil moist and fertile.

6. Which of these countries is not an island or group of islands?

Answer: North Korea

North Korea is a country that borders China, Russia, and South Korea. Although it borders water, it is not an island.

7. Which of these countries is one of the smallest in southeast Asia?

Answer: Singapore

Singapore is a very small country off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. It is even smaller than the state of Rhode Island, as Rhode Island is 1214 sq. miles, and Singapore is only 276 sq. miles.

8. Which of these countries borders Cambodia?

Answer: Vietnam

Cambodia is a small country south of China bordered by Vietnam, as well as Thailand and Laos.

9. Which of these seas is closest to North Korea?

Answer: Sea of Japan

North Korea is close to Japan, and Japan is bordered by the Sea of Japan. The Coral Sea is a long way south near Australia, and the Tasman Sea is further south, near Tasmania.

10. Which of these countries manufactures the most automobiles?

Answer: China

China overtook Japan as one of the largest manufacturers of automobiles in the world, in the early 21th century.

Source: Author mzperfect

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