Unit 8 South Asia 24-25

 Which physical feature has often served as a barrier for trade and travel in South Asia? 

• The Himalayas 
• The Ganges River 
• The Indian Ocean
• The Deccan Plateau

How have the monsoon seasons most affected the economic development of Bangladesh? 

• The destructive floods from the rains makes farming difficult.
• The summer rain provides fertile lands.
• The dry summer winds cause drought.
• The dry, cold winds limit crop production. 

How do monsoons most benefit India? 

• The winds provide ideal conditions.
• Rains provide fresh water for drinking and irrigation. 
• The rains provide permanent snows. 
• The winds supply power for windmills. 

Which cultural institution guides the moral and social life for most people in India?

•  Islam
• Jainism
• Sikhism
• Hinduism

Which government of South Asia is most similar to the U.S. government? 

• Bhutan 
• India
• Nepal
• Pakistan 

Which physical environmental process causes avalanches?

• Earthquakes
• Erosion
• Monsoons
• Typhoon

Which industry employs many members of India's significantly large labor pool (number of available workers)?

• agricultural production
• low unemployment rates
• large-scale industrialization
• service-oriented businesses

Stilt fishing in Sri Lanka is an example of how humans - 

• modify the environment
• adapt to the environment
• organize to accomplish large-scale tasks
• replace traditional methods with faster technology

Which number in the map indicates the nation of Pakistan?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Which number on the map represents India?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4