Review Basketball Asia Government and History

In a unitary government system, most of the power is in the hands of the A. central governments B. local government C. individual voters D. central and local governments

A. central governments

How is government power divided in a federal form of government. A How is government power divided in a federal form of government? A. The king makes all important decisions. B. Power is shared among many levels of the government C. One central government makes all the decisions. D. The local government has more power than the national government.

B. Power is shared among many levels of the government

Who makes most of the important governmental decisions in an autocracy? A. The court system B. The people C. The ruler D. The elected legislature

C. The ruler

Which country is an autocracy. A. India B. Japan C. North Korea D Which country is an autocracy? A. India B. Japan C. North Korea D. South Korea

C. North Korea

Why do the individual voters have more power in a democracy than they do in an autocracy or oligarchy? Kings are poor rulers The voters get to choose the people who make the laws C. All of the power stays in the hands of the local governments D. The voters in democratic countries always choose qualified leaders

B. The voters get to choose the people who make the laws

The leader of a parliamentary system is chosen by A The leader of a parliamentary system is chosen by A. the monarch or king B. a popular vote of the people C. the political party with the most representatives in the legislature D. a decision by the national courts

C. the political party with the most representatives in the legislature

The leader of a parliamentary system is often called the A The leader of a parliamentary system is often called the A. Prime Minister B. President C. Constitutional Monarch D. King

A. Prime Minister

When comparing the federal republic of India to the communist state of China, which is true regarding voting? A. Only Indian citizens are allowed to vote; there are no elections in China. B. Elections are much more important in choosing the government in China because there are more people. C. In China the citizens have more impact on the government through elections because there are more political parties. D. Elections in India have a greater impact on the government because they are less controlled by the government than in China.

D. Elections in India have a greater impact on the government because they are less controlled by the government than in China.

What country is the world’s largest democracy. A. China B. Japan C What country is the world’s largest democracy? A. China B. Japan C. India D. United States

C. India

What is the best way to describe the role of Japan’s emperor. A What is the best way to describe the role of Japan’s emperor? A. He is a dictator who rules the country. B. He has no real power but serves as a representative of the country. C. He is elected by the people, and his decisions must be approved by the Diet. D. Japan has not had an emperor since World War II.

B. He has no real power but serves as a representative of the country.

In which of the following countries do citizens have the fewest personal freedoms? A. Japan B. China C. South Korea D. India

B. China

What nationalist group led the fight for India’s independence. A What nationalist group led the fight for India’s independence? A. Red Guard B. Indian National Congress C. African National Congress D. Mau Mau

B. Indian National Congress

When Great Britain granted India their independence why were many Indians unhappy? A. Most people wanted to stay a British colony. B. India was not allowed to have its own army. C. The country was split into two along religious lines D. Indians still had to depend on Britain for food and protection.

C. The country was split into two along religious lines

Mao Zedong and Ho Chi Minh were both A. great emperors of China B Mao Zedong and Ho Chi Minh were both A. great emperors of China B. leaders of Japan during World War II. C. promoters of the Great Leap Forward. D. Nationalist leaders who helped establish communist governments

D. Nationalist leaders who helped establish communist governments

Mohandas Gandhi’s belief in non-violent protest reached beyond India and influenced A. Osama bin Laden B. Emperor Hirohito C. Martin Luther King, Jr. D. Saddam Hussein

C. Martin Luther King, Jr.

What type of government was set up in Japan after World War II. A What type of government was set up in Japan after World War II? A. constitutional monarchy B. communist state C. autocratic state D. monarchy

A. constitutional monarchy

Which requirement is written into the Japanese constitution. A Which requirement is written into the Japanese constitution? A. To restrict voting to men only B. To end the position of emperor C. To never declare war on another country D. To maintain the strongest military possible

C. To never declare war on another country

In 1989, what happened to students protesting for greater political freedom in Tiananmen Square? A. They were attacked by Chinese troops and many were killed or arrested. B. Most students lost interest and returned to classes. C. They were able to meet with the Chinese government and present their demands. D. The Chinese government gave into their demands because of the publicity.

A. They were attacked by Chinese troops and many were killed or arrested.

Attempt at developing agriculture and industry at the same time Government took control of almost all farmland Put China in economic and social turmoil Many people died of starvation This list describes the direct impact of A. The Great Leap Forward B. Tiananmen Square C. The United States in the rebuilding of Japan after WWII D. Gandhi in India

A. The Great Leap Forward.

What was the period of time called when Mao Zedong tried to eliminate anyone that criticized the government? A. The Middle Path B. Tiananmen Square C. The Great Leap Forward D. The Cultural Revolution

D. The Cultural Revolution

What was the name given to the disagreements between the United States and the Soviet Union at the end of World War II? A. The Dual Alliance B. The Great Depression C. The Cultural Revolution D. The Cold War

D. The Cold War

How was the country of Korea divided at the end of World War II. A How was the country of Korea divided at the end of World War II? A. The entire country was under Soviet control. B. Koreans had control of the peninsula. C. The Japanese controlled much of the country after the war. D. The Soviets controlled the north and the USA controlled the south

 D. The Soviets controlled the north and the USA controlled the south

Which explains one way the Korean and Vietnam wars were alike. A Which explains one way the Korean and Vietnam wars were alike? A. American troops fought against Russian and Chinese forces. B. American troops were under the direction of the UN C. The United States entered both wars to stop the spread of communism D. The United States supported the wars with money and supplies but no troops

C. The United States entered both wars to stop the spread of communism

Which describes the Domino Theory as related to communism. A Which describes the Domino Theory as related to communism? A. Political decisions must be made slowly, like a game of dominoes B. If one country in a region became communist then others would quickly follow. C. International politics is a game, and there are always winners and losers D. Few countries would be really interested in communism if they knew what it was like.

B. If one country in a region became communist then others would quickly follow.

At the end of the Vietnam War, who was victorious? the Americans B. the South Koreans C. the Communists D. the French

C. the Communists