Asia Test Review

Which of the following would best complete this list of religions that originated in South Asia or East Asia? * Confucianism * Buddhism * Shintoism * _______________

• Judaism
• Zoroastrianism

• Hinduism
• Christianity

The conflict in Kashmir has led to

• the Soviet witdrawl from Afghanistan
• increased tension between India and Pakistan
• fighting between India and Bangladesh
• civil war in Pakistan

What is the climate type of Malasia that encourages the growth of dense rain forests and complex land ecosystems?

• Humid tropical
• Tundra
• Mediterranean
• Subarctic

What mountain range is the world's highest and is located along China's border with Nepal and Bhutan?

• Taurus Mountains
• Eastern Ghats
• Himalayas
• Caucasus

Based on the map, what conclusion can be drawn about the origins and spread of Buddhism?

• Buddhism began in Europe and spread to the Middle East.
• Buddhism began in Japan and spread westward into Asia.
• Buddhism began in India and spread throughout Asia.
• Buddhism began in China and spread to India.

The fine-grained, windblown, fertile, yellow soil common to Southeast and East Asia is-

• Tundra
• Chernozem
• alluvial
• loess

What Khmer temple in present day Cambodia has been a sacred space for both Hindus and Buddhists?

• Angkor Wat
• Taj Mahal
• Hagia Sophia
• St. Basil's Cathedral

Which country's economy is correctly matched with the table number section?

• 1- Cuba
• 3- Japan
• 2- United States
• 3- North Korea

Which of the following countries would be considered a part of the region of Southeast Asia?

• Malaysia
• South Korea
• Australia
• Pakistan

Economic characteristics of Japan include-

• major rice exporter
• oil reserves
• rigid social structures
• highly developed infrastructures