Fun Facts on Asia
NCTA Seminar 2008
Please examine the following statements and determine whether they are accurate or provide the correct information. 1. East Asians today account for what percentage of the world’s population? 2. Everyone in China speaks the same language. (True/False) 3. The first movable metal printing types were invented where? 4. Asians did not know that the Earth is round until recent times. (True/False) 5. Korea was the strongest sea power in the world during the 16th century. (True/False) 6. In 2005, East Asian countries accounted for ____ percentage of the world’s GDP. 7. Approximately 24 Japanese students study in American educational institutions for every 1 American who studies in Japan. (True/False) 8. Over 90 percent of all Chinese today own a color TV. (True/False) 9. The Roman Empire was the largest in the world. (True/False) 10. Cast iron was first made in East Asia 1,600 years before it was made in Europe. (True/False) 11. Iron-clad warships were first made and used by Koreans. (True/False) 12. Fortune cookies originated in China, and later were brought to America. (True/False) 13. Dragon Ball Z is based upon a famous Chinese story called “Journey to the West.” (True/False) 14. The Mongols were able to defeat European armies mainly due to larger numbers. (True/False) 15. Today, the Japanese spend more on their military than either France or Germany. (True/False) 16. In 2005, North Korean military spending was ____ percentage of US military spending?
1. 22.6% of the world is East Asian. (China, Japan, Korea) 6. 17.5% of the world’s GDP in 2005 came from East Asia. 7. True. 8. True. 9. Mongol empire = 13.8 million square miles & over 100 million people; Roman empire = 2.2 million square miles & 45-60 million people. 16. 1.3%.