Asia Review

1) A seasonal wind pattern that provides moisture to much of India and South Asia for a 3 month span is called...

• Westerly winds

• El Nino

• Typhoon

• Monsoon

2) The Dalit group in India's caste system are also known as...

• Chosen People

• Untouchables

• Brahmins

• Gurus

3) The caste system is still used today to some degree.

• True

• False

4) What is the main religion in India?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

5) A river in northern India that is symbolic to many Indians is the

• Euphrates River

• Ganges River

• Indus River

• Yangtze River

6) Conflict in Kashmir is between India and...

• Pakistan

• Bangladesh

• Nepal

• Myanmar

7) The belief that when you die you are reborn is known as...

• Reincarnation

• Dharma

• Karma

• Shaivism

8) Which is the following best describes the conflict in Myanmar?

• Myanmar is currently involved in a Civil War.

• Myanmar is trying to gain their independence from India

• Myanmar's militarized government is tried to get rid of the Rohingya Muslims

• Myanmar is trying to take over Burma

9) Who was the leader of nonviolent protests in India?

• Mother Teresa

• Genghis Khan

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Indira Gandhi

10) What is one main form of transportation in the Philippines?

• Jeepney

• Car

• Subway

• Bicycle