Social Studies Reviewer Q2

Which of the following is the major religion practiced in South Asia?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Islam

Which of the following geographic characteristics was the Maldives known for?

• Deserts

• Islands

• Mountains

• Plateaus

Which river is considered the holiest river in Hinduism and is a major river in South Asia?

• Indus

• Ganges

• Mekong

• Yangtze

Which of the following mountain ranges separates South Asia from the rest of Asia, it also separates the plains of the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau?

• Alps

• Andes

• Himalayas

• Rocky Mountains

Which Mountain range in the Kashmir region spanning the borders of Pakistan, China, and India with the northwestern extremity of the range extending to Afghanistan and Tajikistan?

• Himalayas

• Karakoram Range

• Vindhya Range

• Western Ghats

The Atienza family visited South Asia to see its unique geographical features. Which of the following countries did th

Tan family not visit?

• Afghanistan

• Bhutan

• Maldives

• Singapore

Which of the following countries in South Asia is known as the "sub-continent" because of its distinct landmass?

• China

• India

• Nepal

• Pakistan

Which of the following statements concerning the rivers in India is TRUE?

• Ganges and Indus Rivers are found in India.

• The river where civilization started is the Ganges River.

• The rivers are the source of water supply in all Indian regions.

• Indus and Ganges Rivers are classified as minor rivers in India.

Which of the following refers to a large amount of wind carrying warm tropical rain?

• Heat wave

• Monsoon

• Stormy

• Tornado

Which river is considered the lifeblood of South Asia and has a significant impact on agriculture and human settlements?

• Nile River

• Ganges River

• Yangtze River

• Mekong river