World Geography Semester 1 Exam Review

What is the country in red called?

• Pakistan

• India

• Nepal

• Sri Lanka

What is the name of the leader who practiced non-violence to lead India to independence in 1947?

• Buddha

• Krishna

• Gandhi

• Mother Teresa

Which religion follows the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Sikhism

• Jainism

What is the name of the seasonal winds that affect climate in South Asia?

• typhoon

• monsoon

• cartoon

• lagoon

Country that is home to Mount Everest

• Nepal

• India

• Bhutan

• Pakistan

Group that is at the top of the Hindu caste system

• Kshatriyas

• Sudras

• Brahmins

• Vaisyas

South Asian religion that believes in the concept of karma

• Sikhism

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Jainism

South Asian religion where followers hope to achieve nirvana

• Sikhism

• Shinto

• Jainism

• Buddhism

What natural disaster occurs when an earthquake begins on the ocean floor?

• cyclone

• tornado

• hurrican

• tsunami

Which continent is shown on the map as the color red?

• Africa

• Europe

• Asia

• North America