Question 1

In North Korea the communists have pushed agricultural security at the expense of military strength.

Accepted Answer

In North Korea, the communist regime has prioritized military strength over agricultural security. This has resulted in widespread food shortages and famine in the country.

Question 2

Throughout the twentieth century,the economies of Taiwan,Korea,and Japan all grew tremendously.

Accepted Answer

Taiwan, Korea, and Japan all experienced significant economic growth throughout the twentieth century, often referred to as the "Asian Economic Miracle."

Question 3

During the period following the introduction of market reforms,regional disparities in wealth between China's regions were increasing.

Accepted Answer

The introduction of market reforms in China led to increased economic growth in some regions, such as the coastal areas and major cities, while other regions, such as rural areas and the interior provinces, lagged behind in development. This resulted in widening regional disparities in wealth.

Question 4

Economic reforms instituted in China following the death of Mao have generally not been successful at improving China's growth rate and presence in world markets.

Accepted Answer

Economic reforms instituted in China following the death of Mao have been successful at improving China's growth rate and presence in world markets. These reforms included the establishment of special economic zones, the promotion of foreign investment, and the gradual introduction of market-oriented policies. China's economy has since grown to become the second largest in the world.

Question 5

China's ruling Communist Party maintains that China is a democracy.

Accepted Answer

The Communist Party of China claims that China is a democracy, but many critics and human rights organizations argue that the country restricts political freedoms and limits the participation of citizens in the democratic process.

Question 6

There is a growing disparity in wealth between East Asia's poor rural populations and the booming,overcrowded,urban centers.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true as many countries in East Asia such as China, Vietnam and Indonesia have experienced rapid industrialization and urbanization which has led to significant economic growth, however, this growth has not been evenly distributed and many rural areas continue to struggle with poverty and lack access to basic resources and services. As a result, the wealth gap between the rural and urban sectors continues to grow.

Question 7

In China,the government controls the Internet.

Accepted Answer

The Chinese government heavily regulates and censors the Internet through its Great Firewall, restricting access to certain websites and monitoring online activity.

Question 8

Japan has one of the few remaining communist governments in the region.

Accepted Answer

Japan is not a communist country. It is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system of government.

Question 9

Although defeated in World War II,the infrastructure of Japan itself was largely untouched.

Accepted Answer

Japan's infrastructure suffered extensive damage during World War II, including the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, widespread firebombing of cities, and other military actions that destroyed many industrial facilities and urban areas.

Question 10

In East Asia,Communist attempts to develop economies through a focus on heavy industry created jobs mostly in cities rather than in rural areas.

Accepted Answer

This statement is generally true for East Asian countries that pursued a communist economic model, such as China and North Korea. The emphasis on heavy industry led to the growth of urban centers and the migration of rural populations to cities for employment opportunities. However, it is worth noting that not all East Asian countries followed the communist economic model, and those that pursued alternative approaches may have had different impacts on rural and urban employment.

Question 11

Japan's recovery is touted as an "economic miracle."

Accepted Answer

Japan's recovery after World War II and subsequent economic growth is often referred to as an "economic miracle."

Question 12

Although China is a dictatorship,its citizens enjoy open access to the Internet and its resources.

Accepted Answer

While it is true that Chinese citizens have access to the internet, it is heavily censored and monitored by the government through the Great Firewall of China. Dissenting political views and sensitive topics are often blocked or removed, and individuals who express such views online may face consequences from the government.

Question 13

During its Communist period,Mongolia was under the influence of Russia,not China.

Accepted Answer

During the Communist period from 1924 to 1992, Mongolia was a satellite state of the Soviet Union and was heavily influenced by Russia, rather than China.

Question 14

During the past three decades of rather assertive economic reform in China,economic decision making has been centralized.

Accepted Answer

During the past three decades of economic reform in China, economic decision-making has been increasingly decentralized, allowing local governments and market forces a greater role in the economy.

Question 15

After taking power in 1949,China's Communist government sought to reduce regional variations in prosperity by encouraging each region to develop its own industrial and agricultural sectors that were independent of those of other regions.

Accepted Answer

This policy is known as "regional development" and was implemented by the Communist government in an effort to reduce economic disparities between different regions within China.

Question 16

After World War II,the Communist system in China redistributed private property back to its original owners.

Accepted Answer

After World War II, the Communist system in China implemented land reforms that aimed to redistribute land from landlords to the peasants, and private businesses were nationalized, not returned to their original owners.

Question 17

All representatives to the National People's Congress,China's highest legislative body,are appointed by the Communist Party elite.

Accepted Answer

This is true. The National People's Congress is made up of approximately 3,000 representatives who are chosen by the Communist Party elite, rather than being directly elected by the Chinese people.

Question 18

The "iron rice bowl" policy of East Asian communist countries following World War II was based on preventing rice from being exported to countries east of the Iron Curtain.

Accepted Answer

The "iron rice bowl" policy was actually a system of job security and benefits for workers in communist countries in East Asia, particularly China. It provided workers with guaranteed employment and various forms of welfare, including housing, healthcare, and pensions. It had nothing to do with preventing rice exports.

Question 19

Over the past three decades,in the wake of market-oriented economic reforms,China's agricultural sectors have become more productive,especially in the supplying of local goods.

Accepted Answer

China's agricultural sectors have become more productive in supplying local goods as a result of market-oriented economic reforms implemented over the past three decades.

Question 20

As a general rule,China's coastal east is more prosperous than its interior west.

Accepted Answer

This is a well-established fact due to factors such as greater infrastructure development, more foreign investment, and easier access to ports for trade.

Quiz 9: East Asia