Pack Your Bags And Take A Trip To The Other Side Of The World With This Quiz That's All About Asia!
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When people think of Asia, they might just think of one or two countries. In fact, there are several dozen nations that make up the beautiful continent of Asia. Take this quiz and see what you know about them!
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Question 1
Soaring at 12,388 feet, what is the highest point in Japan?
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AMount Saint Elias
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BMount Hotaka
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CMount Fuji
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DMount Kita
Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji is one of the most recognizable mountains in the world – and one of the most attainable for climbers. Beginning from the 5th station, you can reach the summit in five hours. The mountain has long been a pilgrimage site, climbed for religious reasons, and shrines and temples can be found circling the volcano.
Question 2
Located in Kyoto, Sagano is a forest made up of what plant?
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ALotus
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BGingko
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CBamboo
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DAzalea
Bamboo
Kyoto is home to the Sagano Bamboo Forest, a stunning landscape of wooden footpaths and dense sky-high bamboo stalks. The forest's swaying and creaking blend into one of the official soundscapes recognized by the government called the "100 Soundscapes of Japan". You'll be lucky to hear it in all its natural beauty, however; tourists flock to the forest, making their own soundscapes.
Question 3
Sandwiched between India and China, which country is a gateway to Mt. Everest?
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ANepal
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BTajikistan
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CBhutan
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DMyanmar
Nepal
As one of China's fourteen neighbors, this Himalayan country is an access point to the world's highest mountain – Mount Everest. Nepal's tourist board issues the most permits to climbers each year. So, if you're looking to risk your life at an elevation of 29,000 feet, Nepal is the place to do it!
Question 4
This nation's border is one of the most heavily guarded on the planet. Name that locked-down country.
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AMongolia
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BJapan
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CNorth Korea
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DBhutan
North Korea
If your country has a demilitarized zone (DMZ), then you just might be North Korean. The guarded border between North and South Korea is notoriously dangerous. But just miles away lies the "Unification Village" (Tongil Chon), a place of peace in the buffer zone.
Question 5
As the 11th most populous country in the world, what is Japan's population?
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A126 million
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B1.26 million
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C1.26 billion
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D12.6 million
126 million
Nearly 126 million people live in Japan as of 2020. The country's population is decreasing due to a large elderly population and shrinking fertility rates.
Question 6
While Japan is comprised of hundreds of islands, there are four main ones. What is NOT one of them?
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AKyushu
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BHokkaido
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CJava
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DShikoku
Java
The four main islands of Japan are Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu. Shikoku is the smallest of the archipelago at 7,259 square miles. Java island belongs to Indonesia.
Question 7
Spend at least "one night in Bangkok" in this Asian country.
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AVietnam
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BIndonesia
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CJapan
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DThailand
Thailand
Whether you travel to Thailand for the tropical beaches, the Buddhist temples, or the street food, you're sure to get a lot of bang for your buck. Thailand is one of the most affordable Asian countries for expats, and the city's capital of Bangkok continues to be one of the world's top tourist destinations.
Question 8
The southwest islands of Japan are known as the Ryukyu Archipelago. What is the largest of these 72 islands?
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AAmami
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BOkinawa
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CKurima
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DBali
Okinawa
At 466 square miles, Okinawa is the largest of the Ryukyu Archipelago islands and also the most populated – with some of the oldest people in the world calling the island home. There are 68 centenarians per 100,000 people!
Question 9
Not only does this country share borders with seven others, it has an ocean named after it. Name that country.
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AIndia
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BIndonesia
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CChina
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DSaudi Arabia
India
India is neighbors with Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, China, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka and India aren't too chummy though; they only share a 0.1-kilometer border.
Question 10
Komodo dragons call only this archipelago home. Name the island paradise.
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AMalaysia
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BIndonesia
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CSingapore
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DRussia
Indonesia
Not only is Indonesia home to the island of Bali, which draws millions of tourists to the country every year, but it's also home to the Komodo Dragon. In fact, the world's largest lizard isn't found anywhere else in the world. So, if your dream is to be chased down by a dragon (they can sprint up to 12 mph!), then get movin'.
Question 11
What island city-state off the Malaysian coast is a global financial center?
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ASingapore
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BJapan
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CQatar
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DCambodia
Singapore
The prosperous nation off the tip of Malaysia is both a city and a country. As one of only three sovereign city-states in the world, Singapore is composed of one diamond-shaped island and 60-something small islets. Featuring one of the busiest ports in Asia, Singapore has secured its throne as a top global financial center.
Question 12
Adrift in the Indian Ocean, this nation's closest neighbor is India. Name this country, formerly known as Ceylon.
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ASri Lanka
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BIndonesia
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CMauritius
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DJapan
Sri Lanka
Separated from India by the Palk Strait, Sri Lanka was once called Ceylon by European mapmakers. The country of tea and cinnamon is so close to its neighbor that it's called "the teardrop of India".
Question 13
Known as "hanami" in Japanese, the country is flooded with this flower in springtime and has a number of festivals in its honor.
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ALotus
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BOrchids
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CJasmine
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DCherry blossoms
Cherry blossoms
The country's famous cherry blossoms draw tourists the world over to experience the bloom of spring. Many cherry blossom festivals are held all over Japan, coloring the nation in a light pink and white canopy.
Question 14
Situated in the Pacific Ocean, what island nation is made up of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao?
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AJapan
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BThailand
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CTaiwan
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DPhilippines
Philippines
The archipelago also features crystal clear waters, white-sand beaches, and the underwater river of Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park.
Question 15
The Yangtze River is a storied waterway that flows for nearly 4000 miles winding through cities and countryside. Which of the following statements about the Yangtze is true?
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AIt flows north to south
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BIt's the world's longest to flow within just one country
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CThe mouth of the river is in Beijing
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DIt's the widest river in the world
It's the world's longest to flow within just one country
Amazingly, the Yangtze River flows almost 4000 miles, all within China. It starts in the highlands of Tibet and flows all the way to its mouth, located in Shanghai. The Chinese have their own names for the various sections of the river, including the Chang Jiang, meaning "Long River" and Jinsha Jiang, meaning "Gold Sands River".
Question 16
Located on the Gulf of Oman, what Saudi Arabian neighbor is one of the richest countries on Earth?
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AKazakhstan
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BYemen
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CIsrael
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DUnited Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates' oil reserves have the country shouting, "Show me the money!" And with a GDP per capita of $68,250, that sounds about right. According to the International Monetary Fund, the UAE regularly ranks amongst the richest countries in the world.
Question 17
Bordering China and Russia, what rugged northern country is known for its steppe?
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AGeorgia
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BChina
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CMongolia
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DMyanmar
Mongolia
The Mongols once ran the world's largest contiguous land empire that stretched from Eastern and Central Europe to the Sea of Japan, including parts of China and Siberia. Now, the country's nomadic people live on the steppe in mobile yurts.
Question 18
Russia has land that sits in both Asia and Europe, but is considered the largest Asian nation in land area. But which country that sits entirely in Asia has the most land area?
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AKazakhstan
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BChina
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CSaudi Arabia
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DIndia
China
At 3,705,407 square miles, China is actually three times larger than India, the next largest. Kazakhstan is in fourth place at just over 1 million square miles. Russia is an amazing 6.6 million square miles.
Question 19
Rubbing shoulders with the likes of Turkey, Iraq, and Armenia, what is this Middle Eastern nation?
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AIran
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BAfghanistan
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CChina
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DIndia
Iran
With both Asian and European neighbors, Iran is just running with it, geographically. In fact, neighboring Turkey straddles both continents, with the capital of Istanbul split between the two.
Question 20
Which city is home to the hoppin' downtown district of Dotonbori?
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ANagasaki
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BHuangzhou
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CKobe
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DOsaka
Osaka
The Times Square of Japan, Dotonbori is bright lights, big city meets amusement park. Flanking the Dotonbori canal are bright billboards and various colorful creatures, including a crab, a clown, an octopus, a pufferfish, and a running man.
Question 21
Which Mekong Delta neighbor of Vietnam and Thailand is home to the largest religious monument in the world?
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ACambodia
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BLaos
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CIndia
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DChina
Cambodia
Angkor Wat may get all the glory, but the temple complex near Siem Reap, Cambodia has many gems. When you visit Angkor Archeological Park, be sure to check out Bayon temple, as well – a temple of many faces.
Question 22
Bookended by Afghanistan and India, this country's name means "Land of the Pure". Name that South Asian nation.
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APakistan
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BIraq
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CTurkey
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DUzbekistan
Pakistan
Meaning "land of the pure" in Persian and Urdu, Pakistan is the origin story of several ancient cultures. Today, it boasts one of the world's emerging economies.
Question 23
On the banks of the Chao Phraya River delta, this capital's many major temples are on its coins. You might want more than "one night" here.
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ABangkok, Thailand
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BRio de Janeiro, Brazil
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CThimphu, Bhutan
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DNew Delhi, India
Bangkok, Thailand
When you visit Bangkok, you can do a tourist tour of six Thai temples via the Thai Baht coins. The 10 Baht Coin is the Wat Arun; the 5 Baht Coin is the Wat Benchamabophit; the 2 Baht Coin is the Wat Saket; the 1 Baht Coin is arguably the most famous of Bangkok's temples, the Wat Phra Kaew, home to the Emerald Buddha; the 50 Satang Coin is the Wat Phra That Doi Suthep; and the 25 Satang Coin is the Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan.
Question 24
With the Himalayas in the distance, what capital is home to the living goddess called the "kumari devi"?
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ANew Delhi, India
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BThimphu, Bhutan
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CKathmandu, Nepal
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DRome, Italy
Kathmandu, Nepal
The confluence of Hinduism and Buddhism in Nepal makes for all kinds of deities – even living ones. The Kumari Devi is the living goddess of the capital, housed in Kathmandu's Kumari Bahal. The young girl remains the goddess until she ages out, making a handful of appearances on ceremonial days aboard a gold chariot.
Question 25
The U.S. (Hawaii) is 4,108 miles away from Japan. Who is Japan's closest neighbor?
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ASingapore
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BSouth Korea
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CIndonesia
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DChina
South Korea
If Japan needs a cup of sugar, they're going to have to travel hundreds of miles to ask their closest neighbor. Japan is 943 miles from South Korea, its "next door" neighbor. China and Russia are its other closest neighbors, with China lying 1,898 miles away and Russia 2,257 miles.
Question 26
Smashed between India and Myanmar, what small South Asian nation has the largest river delta in the world?
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ANepal
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BSyria
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CBangladesh
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DIndonesia
Bangladesh
Shared with India, Bangladesh features the Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta, the largest in the world. You may know it as the Bay of Bengal.
Question 27
Although Dubai is more popular (and populated), what Middle Eastern capital is "Father of the Gazelle"?
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ATehran, Iran
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BBeijing, China
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CIslamabad, Pakistan
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DAbu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE
The capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, literally means "Father of Gazelle" in Arabic. Though not as popular or populated as its other national hub of Dubai, Abu Dhabi has been the Emirates capital since 1971.
Question 28
Tokyo is home to the world's busiest pedestrian crossing. What's it called?
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APelican Crossing
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BTokyo Drive Crossing
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CShibuya Crossing
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DZebra Crossing
Shibuya Crossing
If you have a need for personal space, you might want to steer clear of Shibuya Crossing. The world's busiest pedestrian crossing sees nearly 3,000 people walking simultaneously. Its location near Tokyo's third busiest transportation hub and near workplaces and shopping centers is the reason for its busyness.
Question 29
The base of Mount Fuji is home to five lakes, known as the "Fuji Five Lakes". What is NOT one of them?
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ADongting Lake
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BLake Kawaguchi
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CLake Sai
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DLake Motosu
Dongting Lake
As if Mount Fuji wasn't stunning enough, the Fuji Five Lakes surround its base, reflecting the spiritual mountain double. These lakes include Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Yamanaka, Lake Saiko, Lake Shojiko, and Lake Motosuko.
Question 30
What former Japanese capital is home to the historic Buddhist "Pure Water" temple, Kiyomizu-Dera?
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ASapporo
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BShanghai
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CYokohama
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DKyoto
Kyoto
Kyoto is home to the Buddhist temple and UNESCO World Heritage site, Kiyomizu-Dera which means "Pure Water Temple". Founded in 780 near the Otowa Waterfall, the historic temple is one of the nation's most celebrated and has a killer view of the cherry blossoms and maple trees below from its wooden stage.
Question 31
Meaning "Red Hero", this steppe capital is near a 131-foot statue of Genghis Khan.
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ANur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
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BBeijing, China
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CAlgiers, Algeria
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DUlaanbaatar, Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Although Genghis Khan has gone down in Western history books as one of the cruelest and most ferocious leaders in history, he is viewed as a folk hero in Mongolia. A colossal statue of the warrior can be found a short ways from the country's capital of Ulaanbaatar. But don't get too close – he may just trample you.
Question 32
What makes up more than 70 percent of Japan's terrain?
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AVolcanoes
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BPlateaus
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CLakes
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DMountains
Mountains
Japan is uber mountainous with 70 percent of its land being mountain, while most of its people populate the plains, valleys, and coasts. There are also 110 active volcanoes on the islands.
Question 33
You'll have to travel north to see Angkor Wat. What Khmer capital will you find at the junction of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers?
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APrague, Czech Republic
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BPhnom Penh, Cambodia
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CVientiane, Laos
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DHanoi, Vietnam
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
The architects of the enormous temple complex, Angkor Wat, are also the architects of the capital city of Cambodia, Phnom Penh. Lying at the intersection of Basăk (Bassac), Sab, and Mekong rivers, the textile capital is centered around the Royal Palace and Preah Morakot Pagoda.
Question 34
The world's largest spice market is located in this city. Name that colorful capital.
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ANew Delhi, India
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BMadrid, Spain
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CJava, Indonesia
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DAnkara, Turkey
New Delhi, India
No great surprise that one of the spiciest countries in the world is home to Asia's largest spice market. New Delhi’s Khari Baoli dates back to the 17th century, and a visit there will take you on a kaleidoscopic adventure of the most colorful spices.
Question 35
At 228 miles, what is Japan's longest river?
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AYangtze River
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BShinano River
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CTone River
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DArakawa River
Shinano River
Emerging from the foot of Mount Kobushi, Shinano River crosses the entirety of Honshu island, flowing 228 miles into the Sea of Japan. Its major tributaries include the Uomo and Sia rivers.
Question 36
Four bodies of water surround Japan. What is NOT one of them?
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APacific Ocean
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BEast China Sea
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CYellow Sea
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DSea of Japan
Yellow Sea
Japan is engulfed by water, including the Pacific Ocean, the Sea of Japan, the East China Sea, and the Sea of Okhotsk. Wherever you stand in Japan, you're only 93 miles from a sea at most. Japan's coastline stretches some 18,480 miles.
Question 37
Situated near Qatar and Saudi Arabia, which island country on the Persian Gulf is considered one of the top spots for expats?
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AMyanmar
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BBahrain
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CLebanon
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DBrunei
Bahrain
An Expat Insider survey of expat communities all over the world voted Bahrain in the top spot two years running. Many surveyed said they feel at home with some highlighting the quality of life and friendly locals. So, if you're looking to move, Bahrain welcomes you.
Question 38
What island capital is home to the world's oldest Chinatown?
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ASeoul, South Korea
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BTokyo, Japan
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CCanberra, Australia
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DManila, Philippines
Manila, Philippines
The Filipino-Chinese have made Manila a Chinatown hotspot since 1594. The oldest Chinatown, located in the neighborhood of Binondo, has served as an area of localized Chinese commerce ever since. Today, it's a great place to drop in when you're getting a hankering for Chinese food in the Philippines.
Question 39
The Asian continent has a remarkable 12 landlocked countries. Which one of these is the only "doubly landlocked" country in Asia, meaning it's bordered by only other landlocked countries?
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AIran
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BAfghanistan
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CUzbekistan
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DMyanmar
Uzbekistan
There are 12 landlocked countries in Asia, and out of those Kazakhstan is the largest. In fact, Kazakhstan is the largest landlocked country in the world. Uzbekistan borders Kazakhstan to the east. Its status as doubly landlocked is sometimes disputed by those who want to consider the Caspian Sea a real "sea" and not a "lake". The other doubly landlocked country in the world is Liechtenstein.
Question 40
One of only three city-states left in the world, which capital is home to the world's fastest walkers?
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ASingapore
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BHong Kong
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CMonaco
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DVatican City
Singapore
Hope you can keep pace with the locals. The city-state of Singapore is home to the world's fastest walkers, according to a British study. How fast is their clip? An average of 3.82 miles an hour.
Question 41
These famed framed gates lead to what kind of shrine?
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AHindu Shrine
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BTaoist Shrine
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CBuddhist Shrine
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DShinto Shrine
Shinto Shrine
Shinto is the national religion of Japan, and Fushimi Inari-Taisha is one of its many shrines. Located at the base of Mount Inari, Inari is the kami of agriculture, rice, and business.
Question 42
The borders between Europe and Asia can be vague, but what two mountain ranges are typically considered to mark the boundary between the two continents?
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AAleutians and Karakorum
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BAlps and Pyrenees
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CUrals and Caucasus
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DHimalayas and Aracai
Urals and Caucasus
The Ural mountain range stretches about 1500 miles from the Arctic in Russia down to the more desert-like terrain in the south, and the Caucasus stretch between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. The highest peak in Europe, Mount Elbrus, is part of the Caucasus.
Question 43
These islands off the coast of Indonesia are called Maluku Utara, meaning "the head of a bull" in the local language. What are they more commonly known as in English?
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ASpice Islands
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BThe Orange Islands
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CThe Palm Islands
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DCanary Islands
Spice Islands
The Spice Islands off the coast of Indonesia get their name because they supplied Europe with nutmeg, mace, and cloves as early as the sixteenth century. At one time, over 130 languages were spoken across the islands, but more recently the most common languages are a handful of creole dialects.
Question 44
Saddled between Iran and Uzbekistan, this Central Asian country is 70% desert. Name that dry land.
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ATurkmenistan
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BAfghanistan
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CPakistan
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DLaos
Turkmenistan
Featuring the Karakum Desert, Turkmenistan was once a sea, believe it or not. Roundabout 30 million years ago, the desert was covered in water, and you can still find sea fossils, concretions, and nautilus fossils preserved there.
Question 45
This river, depicted in green, is the third longest on the continent of Asia. At over 2700 miles, what is the name of this winding waterway?
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AMekong
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BGanges
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CYangtze
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DYellow
Mekong
The Mekong River is a storied river in Asia that runs from the Tibetan Plateau through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. It's a volatile river with huge variations in flow, and despite some parts that are not particularly navigable, it's a major trade route between China and the rest of Asia.
Question 46
The best time to visit Muroji Temple is during the festival for these flowers.
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ARhododendron
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BRoses
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CCherry blossoms
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DWisteria
Rhododendron
Muroji Temple is best visited in the springtime during the Muroji Rhododendron Festival. Also known as azaleas, the flowers bring the landscape to life in bright purples, reds, and pinks, a crowning decor to Japan's smallest outdoor pagoda.
Question 47
This island is the largest in Asia, by far. At 287,000 square miles, what is the name of this land mass located in Southeast Asia?
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ASri Lanka
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BJava
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CBorneo
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DNew Caledonia
Borneo
The island of Borneo is also the third largest island in the world, and is shared by Malaysia, Indonesia and the tiny nation of Brunei. It's a truly tropical place, with beaches and biodiverse rainforest, and it's home to some of the most exotic animals on earth, such as orangutans and clouded leopards.
Question 48
Cape Baba is not only fun to say, but it also happens to be the Westernmost point of the continent of Asia. What country is it in?
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ATurkey
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BSaudi Arabia
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CRussia
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DMalaysia
Turkey
Capa Baba, located at 39.4 degrees latitude, is both the westernmost point of the Turkish mainland and the westernmost point of what is considered mainland Asia. The famed lighthouse at Cape Baba was originally called Cape Lectum in classical times, so it became known as Cape Lecture in English.
Question 49
The locals so love their nature that they got rid of their capital's single traffic light. Name that Buddhist paradise.
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AKathmandu, Nepal
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BHanoi, Vietnam
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CHelsinki, Finland
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DThimphu, Bhutan
Thimphu, Bhutan
It's said that the traffic light in Thimphu was only up for 24 hours when the locals removed it from the busiest street in the city. Apparently, the light was considered too flashy (no pun intended). Being that there are only around 60,000 cars in the country, it makes sense that the Bhutanese chose to take a more personal route, using traffic policemen to direct intersections.
Question 50
Presumably a translation from the Persian language, what nickname is commonly used to describe the highland region of Central Asia known as the Pamir Plateau?
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A"The staircase to heaven"
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B"The Himalayan heights"
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C"The world's balcony"
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D"Roof of the world"
"Roof of the world"
As laid out in Wikipedia: The Roof of the World...is a metaphoric description of the high region in the world, also known as High Asia. The term usually refers to the mountainous interior of Asia, including the Pamirs, the Himalayas, the Tibet, the Tian Shan, and the Altai Mountains."
Question 51
The Arabian Sea conjures up images of Sinbad the Sailor and other salty stories. But try to conjure up the answer to the question: which of these countries does NOT have a coastline on the Arabian Sea?
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APakistan
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BYemen
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CIran
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DAfghanistan
Afghanistan
Afghanistan borders both Pakistan and Iran, which have Arabian Sea coastlines, but the country itself does not. In fact, Afghanistan is landlocked, with the the closest Arabian Sea coastline lying 300 miles to the south.
Question 52
Which Asian capital has a building designed like a bamboo stalk, pictured here?
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ATokyo, Japan
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BBeijing, China
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CTaipei, Taiwan
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DHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Taipei, Taiwan
Inspired by both a pagoda and a panda's favorite food, Taipei 101 in Taiwan was the world's tallest building when it was completed in 2004, standing 1,671 feet. It was also the world's tallest green building for seven years. Though it may not claim these titles anymore, the financial center still makes the capital city's skyline.
Question 53
This strait, which separates Japan from Korea, was the site of a great naval battle between Russia and Japan during the Russo-Japanese War. Name it.
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AAkashi Strait
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BStraits of Hormuz
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CTsushima Strait
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DCheju Strait
Tsushima Strait
The Tsushima Strait is about 40 miles wide at its narrowest, and connects the Sea of Japan, the Yellow Sea, and the East China Sea. For those who want to commute from Japan to Korea, there's a commercial ferry service Shimonoseki at the western tip of Honshu and Pusan in South Korea.
Question 54
Which tech capital is home to the world's largest fountain bridge?
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ASeoul, South Korea
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BHong Kong
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CSan Francisco, California
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DSingapore
Seoul, South Korea
If you're wondering what a fountain bridge is, then visit the South Korean capital of Seoul. There you'll find the 3,740-foot Banpo Grand Bridge crossing the Han River with 380 gentle cascades and illuminating lights. A delight at night, you can watch this bridge sing and dance.
Question 55
If you're in Asia, and you find yourself in Thimphu, where are you?
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ASri Lanka
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BNepal
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CBhutan
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DCambodia
Bhutan
Thimpu is the capital city of the country of Bhutan. It's the only world capital without any traffic lights, because Bhutan has tried very hard to resist any signs of modernity. Thimphu, and the entire country of Bhutan, is a haven for Buddhism, which was introduced there in the 8th century.
Question 56
More popularly known as "Miyajima," or "shrine island," what shrine does this floating gateway lead to?
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AMunakata Shrine
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BWhite Horse Temple
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CItsukushima Shrine
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DKumano Shrine
Itsukushima Shrine
The dramatic sea gate to the Itsukushima Shrine is an icon of Japan. Surrounding the shrine are forests, ocean, and Mount Misen, together making for a spectacular view.
Question 57
Asia has almost exactly 30% of the earth's land area and 25% of the world's countries. Now that you know those numbers, how many countries are there in Asia?
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A34
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B48
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C55
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D39
48
As of 2020, Asia had 48 countries, starting with Afghanistan and ending with Yemen (in alphabetical order). It also has about 60% of the world's population in just those 48 countries. The smallest in size is Maldives and the largest is Russia.
Question 58
At 22 times the size of Hawaii's Big Island, which of Japan's four main islands is the largest?
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AHokkaido
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BHonshu
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CKyushu
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DShikoku
Honshu
Honshu is the largest of the four main islands of Japan at 88,017 square miles. It's also the world's seventh-largest island.
Question 59
China is an immense country with the most people in the world. Which of the following facts about China's geography is NOT true?
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AChina borders 14 countries
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BChina borders three oceans
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CChina has 56 different ethnic groups
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DChina has only one time zone
China borders three oceans
Actually, as big as it is, China only borders 4 seas: the Bohai Sea, the Huanghai Sea, the East China Sea, and the South China Sea, all of which are part of the Western Pacific Ocean. The only countries that border three seas are Russia and Canada.
Question 60
It's time for time zones. How many time zones are there in Japan?
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A3
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B1
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C2
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D4
1
At only 145,937 square miles and a little over 1,000 miles wide, Japan is a small country with only a single time zone. That zone is Japan Standard Time.
Question 61
If you visit Nara Park, you'll cross paths with this local wildlife that roams free. Name these spiritual animals.
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AAntelope
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BSika
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CChital
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DReindeer
Sika
Nara city was once the country's capital and is now the capital of sika deer. Over a thousand of these cute creatures roam free and are believed to have been delivered to the city by Takemikazuchi, the God of Thunder, who rode a white deer to Mount Mikasa. Thus, the sika are treated with respect in Nara Park, as they are seen as divine messengers.
Question 62
Located on the Arabian Peninsula, what West Asian country is home to the world's oldest skyscraper city?
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AJapan
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BSaudi Arabia
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COman
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DYemen
Yemen
While calling the buildings "skyscrapers" is a bit of a stretch, Yemen's city of Shibam is the earliest city to build vertically. Its 16th-century mudbrick buildings climb as high as 11 floors. Now, we know why they call it the "Manhattan of the Desert."
Question 63
This dense forest is historically known as a home for ghosts. What is this "Sea of Trees"?
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AOwakudani
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BGifford Pinchot
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CAokigahara
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DOyami
Aokigahara
The legendary Aokigahara Forest lies to the northwest of Mount Fuji and, according to Japanese mythology, has long been known to house the ghosts of the dead. It is also unfortunately reputed to be one of the world's most-used suicide sites.
Question 64
While the U.S. has states, Japan is divided into regions. How many regions does Japan have?
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A8 regions
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B6 regions
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C12 regions
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D23 regions
8 regions
Japan is divided into 8 regions and 47 prefectures. The regions include Chubu, Chugoku, Hokkaido, Kanto, Kinki, Kyushu-Okinawa, Shikoku, and Tohoku. Each region has its own culture, dialect, and customs.
Question 65
This famous castle is known as the "White Heron". Name that bird palace.
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AMatsumoto Castle
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BHimeji Castle
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CForbidden Palace
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DOsaka Castle
Himeji Castle
Himeji Castle looks like an elegant heron perched on its hill about to take flight. The national treasure has its roots in the 14th century but has been remodeled with new additions several times over the years. It housed ancient rulers of the Harima province.
Question 66
The historic Shinkyo Bridge (or the "sacred bridge") stands at the entrance to what national park's temples and shrines?
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ADaisetsuzan
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BJasper
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CFuji Hakone Izu
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DNikko
Nikko
Just northeast of Tokyo lies Nikko National Park, a scenic park of woodland, marshland, lakes, and waterfalls. The park includes Nikko Toshogu Shrine, which is where the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate, Tokugawa Ieyasu, was laid to rest. Crossing the Daiya River, the Shinkyo Bridge leads to the Futarasan Shrine.
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