South Asia Unit 7 World Cultures

What role do the Himalaya Mountains play in the water supply of South Asia’s major rivers?

• The mountains block the rivers from flowing into the sea.

• Snow and rain from the mountains feed the rivers with fresh water.

• The mountains cause the rivers to dry up during winter.

• Mountain winds push the rivers toward the plains.

Which European nation played a significant role in shaping India's modern history through its colonial rule?

• Russian

• British

• Ottoman

• American

Which leader played a key role in the Indian independence movement ?

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Abraham Lincoln

• Winston Churchill

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

Using relative location, describe the location of India.

• India is situated in Southeast Asia, adjacent to Thailand and Laos.
• India is found in Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
• India is bordered by Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and the Indian Ocean.

• India is located in East Asia, next to Japan and South Korea.

Where would Mt Everest be in this map.

• In the southern region of the map, near the Deccan Plateau.
• In the western part of the map, close to the Arabian Sea.
• In the eastern area of the map, near the Bay of Bengal.
• In the northern part of the map, within the Himalayas.

Which of the following political ideas did the Indians acquired from the British and use it today?

• Communism

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

Which natural event influences agriculture in India and requires people to adjust their daily routines to deal with waterlogged areas?

• earthquakes

• tornadoes

• wildfires

• Monsoons

Use the map and your knowledge of South Asia to answer the questions below.

What part of Pakistan is most densely populated?

• the area around Islamabad

• the area around Karachi

• the area on the western borders of Pakistan

• the eastern border near India

What do the cities of Delhi, Islamabad, and Dhaka have in common that supports their dense populations?

• location on a coast

• location near a major river

• location south of the Tropic of Cancer

• location near the Himalaya Mountains

Which economic sector has shown significant growth and development in India in recent years?

• Transportation

• Manufacturing

• Service industry

• Agricultural