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Analyze the photo below and answer the question that follows. Photo by Anita Ritenour This terracotta army was found near the Yellow River Valley in East Asia. It was constructed by an early dynastic ruler in __________.

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India
B
China
C
Pakistan
D
Bangladesh
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Discuss the status of women’s rights in East and South Asia. In a short paragraph, identify three complications that hinder the development of women’s rights in some countries in this region.

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Describe the contributions of the Khmer Empire to the culture of Southeast Asia.

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Compare and contrast the education systems in India, China, and Japan.

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Confucianism is best described as __________.

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a religion with many gods and rigid rules of behavior that must be followed to reach the afterlife
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an ethical philosophy that emphasizes the duties that one has toward others in society
C
a religion with one God, a religious text, and a belief in an afterlife
D
a philosophy and a religion that includes a belief that spirits inhabit all living things
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China and Japan both developed their cultures in isolation from Europe and the Middle East. Describe the factors that contributed to their isolation, and explain the differences that we see in East Asian culture as a result.

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In a caste system, people __________.

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can move from one level of society to another
B
work to create a society in which levels are eliminated and everyone is viewed as equal
C
are born into and must remain at a certain level of society
D
become Hindu to improve their place in society
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The Bollywood film industry is an important part of the culture of theater and arts in __________.

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India
B
China
C
Korea
D
Japan
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Imagine you are the leader of a country and are concerned about the influence of foreign ideas and goods on your nation's culture. Which of the following foreign policies might you enact to protect your culture from changing?

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Confucianism
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protectionism
C
Shintoism
D
isolationism
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Describe three of India’s unique cultural qualities. How do these qualities affect India?

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: (Students might discuss India’s long-lasting caste system. Students might also discuss the country’s religious and colonial influences, or issues of women’s rights in the country.)

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