China-U.S. tensions swell up in the South China Sea

Feb. 22, 2016

Q: The United States and China are accusing each other of militarizing the territorial disputes in the South China Sea. The U.S. reported last week that China had installed surface-to-air missiles on one disputed island. Where is the South China Sea?

Circle the area on this map

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Q: Later last week, China accused the U.S. of militarizing the situation with patrols by military aircraft and Navy vessels. Which of these nations is NOT in a dispute with China over ownership of tiny islands in the South China Sea?

A. Brunei

B. Japan

C. Philippines

D. Vietnam

Q: Why is the dispute over some mostly uninhabited rocks in the South China Sea so important?

A. Gas

B. Oil

C. Trade

D. All of the above

Q: In recent decades, Chinese forces have killed troops from which nation in fighting over the islands?

A. Brunei

B. Malaysia

C. Vietnam

D. United States

Q: Various territorial claims have brought China into conflict with some of its biggest trading partners. Which nation is its largest trade partner?

A. United States

B. Japan

C. Russia

D. Taiwan

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