Chapter 7 Key Term Quiz

East Asia
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A toxic chemical often created as a byproduct of zinc production.

An area created by sediments carried by a river.

Name given to China's claimed territory in the South China Sea due its presentation on Chinese maps with nine dashes.

The empire founded by Genghis Khan that extended in the 13th and 14th century across Asia into Europe.

Currency from another country.

Refers to the movement from a more centralized form of economy to a freer, market-based economy.

Meat from cattle in Kobe, Japan. Considered a delicacy.

The ruling system in Korea with one of the longest continuous political systems from 1392 to 1910.

A seasonal wind in South East Asia that blows from land to sea in October to May (dry monsoon ) and from sea to land on May to September bringing rain (wet monsoon).

War between China and the UK in 1839-42 over the opening of China's eastern ports to European traders and especially the import of opium into China by the British.

Another name for China's Huang He River due to the damage caused by its constant flooding.

An area where waters drains from and flows into a river or a number of tributaries.

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