III. TRUE OR FALSE Direction: Write T if the statement is true, and F if not. Write your answer on the space provided before each number. Failure to follow instruction will not be considered. 2 1. China, officially known as the People's Republic of China, is a country located in East Asia. 2. Chinese music is not based on the doctrines or beliefs of some of the Chinese philosophers. 3. The modern word, "China" is most likely derived from the name of the Qin dynasty. 4. The state of Japan or Nihon/Nippon is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean of East Asia. The character that makes up Japan's name mean "sun-origin", which is why Japan is sometimes referred to as the "Land of the Rising Sun". 5. The development of Japanese music was a product of both historical circumstances and geographical location, 6. Traditional music of Japan is rich and varied. Most of its musical forms were imported from Korea but were reshaped into Japanese styles. _7. Korea is an East Asian country that is currently divided into two separate countries: the Republic of Korea (South Korea) and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea). 8. Korea has a rich musical culture and there existed an ancient Korean music shown through pictures and symbols on the walls of the cemeteries in the old times, 9. K-pop or Korean pop genre generally refers to South Korean music, which is a fusion of synthesized music, sharp dance routines, and fashionable and colorful outfits. 10. Songs usually consists of one or a mixture of pop, rock, hip-hop, R&B, and electronic music. K-pop music reached not only the countries in Asia, but worldwide. a​