World Factbook Pakistan Quiz

What region is Pakistan located?

• Southeast Asia

• South Asia

• Central Asia

• Middle East

How old is the Indus Valley civilization according to the text?

• At least 3,000 years

• At least 4,000 years

• At least 5,000 years

• At least 6,000 years

Which empire flourished in the 16th and 17th centuries in the region that is now Pakistan?

• The Persian Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Mughal Empire

• The British Empire

What event in 1947 led to lasting tension between India and Pakistan?

• The establishment of the Line of Control

• The separation of British India into Pakistan and India

• The Indo-Aryan migrations

• The nuclear weapons testing

What was the result of the 1971 conflict between India and Pakistan?

• The creation of the Line of Control

• The reaffirmation of the cease-fire agreement

• The establishment of East Pakistan as the separate nation of Bangladesh

• The beginning of the Kashmir conflict

As of early 2021, what was the status of the Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan?

• It was resolved completely

• The two countries were engaged in active conflict

• The two countries reaffirmed their commitment to maintain a cease-fire

• The Line of Control was abolished

What is the total area of the country referenced in the image?

• 796,095 sq km

• 770,875 sq km

• 25,220 sq km

• 7,257 km

What is the total length of the land boundaries of the country shown in the image?

• 796,095 km

• 770,875 km

• 25,220 km

• 7,257 km

According to the image, what is the climate like in the northern part of the region?

• Mostly hot, dry desert

• Temperate

• Arctic

• Tropical

Which of the following is not listed as a natural resource of the region?

• Arable land

• Extensive natural gas reserves

• Diamonds

• Limestone