Unit 7 - Asia Geography

The Ganges River begins high in the __________ and flows southeast through India and Bangladesh. 

• Ganges Mountains
• Himalayas 
•  Hilands 
• Indian Mountains

•The Ganges provides water for _______, ______, ______, and for ______ for over 400 million people who live in its river valley.

•  drinking, bathing, cooking, and for transportation
•  drinking, bathing, cooking, and for sewers systems
•  drinking, bathing, cooking, and for windmills 
•  drinking, bathing, cooking, and for electricity 

The Ganges is very sacred to the ________religion.

• Islamic
• Indian
• Jewish
• Hindu

What country is Ganges River is located in?

• China
• Bangladesh
• India
• Pakistan

In the Hindu religion the Ganges River is considered holy, and ritual bathing in its waters is practiced by an estimated 60,000 people per day. What is the MOST LIKELY effect of this practice?

• Such use of the river has raised major health risks for the population of the area.
• Tourism in the area has increased, and many new settlements are being established along the river.
• The government has passed laws to restrict access to the water to discourage pollution and contamination
• The government of India has worked to dam the river flow so people can practice ritual bathing without contaminating the water.

Which religion originated in India and follows the teachings of one man?

• Hinduism
• Islam
• Buddhism
• Shintoism

Which of the following religions is considered to be the oldest in the world?

• Islam
• Hinduism
• Buddhism
• Shintoism

This belief teaches that one is reborn after death: 

• Karma
• Reincarnation
• Five Pillars
• Vedas

Who was the founder of Buddhism?

• Jesus
• Confucius
• Muhammad
• Siddhartha Guatama

Shintoism is unique to __________.

• China
• Vietnam
• Japan
• India