What is problematic about the characterization of Mongolia, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Japan, North Korea, and South Korea as the “Far East”?(1 point)

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“Far East” places Europe in the center of history—it​ i​s Eurocentric​.​
“Far East” places Europe in the center of history—it​ i​s Eurocentric​.​

​​T​he nations listed are all over Asia—they are not typically grouped together​.​
​​T​he nations listed are all over Asia—they are not typically grouped together​.​

“South/Southeast Asia” is a better term to describe the nations listed​.​
“South/Southeast Asia” is a better term to describe the nations listed​.​

“Far East” actually describes the territories north of Australia, south of China and Japan, and west of Papua New Guinea
“Far East” actually describes the territories north of Australia, south of China and Japan, and west of Papua New Guinea
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The most problematic aspect of characterizing Mongolia, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Japan, North Korea, and South Korea as the "Far East" is that “Far East” places Europe in the center of history—it​ is Eurocentric​. This term reflects a perspective that prioritizes Europe as the reference point for all geographic and cultural distinctions, which can contribute to a misunderstanding and oversimplification of Asian cultures and societies.