Map Quiz: Countries and Bodies of Water in Asia

Central Asia is geographically located west of which country?

• India

• China

• Iran

• Afghanistan

What is the informal term sometimes used to refer to Central Asia due to the common suffix in the names of many countries in the region?

• The Lands

• The Republics

• The Stans

• The Easts

What was the role of Central Asia during the Silk Road trading era?

• It was the primary source of silk.

• It was a major consumer of European goods.

• It played an important role in the transportation of goods between China and Europe.

• It was a cultural hub for the arts.

As of the information provided, what is the population size of Central Asia?

• Just over 50 million individuals

• Just over 69.78 million individuals

• Just over 80 million individuals

• Just over 100 million individuals

Which two major metropolitan areas are mentioned as having a concentration of East Asia's residents?

• Shanghai and Seoul

• Beijing and Tokyo

• Hong Kong and Taipei

• Bangkok and Osaka

What is the shape of South Asia as mentioned in the text?

• Square-like

• Circle-like

• Peninsula-like

• Triangle-like

South Asia is bordered by which three bodies of water?

• Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Persian Gulf

• Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea

• Caspian Sea, Black Sea, Arabian Sea

• Indian Ocean, South China Sea, Yellow Sea

Approximately what fraction of the global population lives in South Asia?

• One half

• One third

• One quarter

• One eighth

What distinction does South Asia hold in terms of population density?

• It is the least densely populated area in the world.

• It is the most sparsely populated area in the world.

• It is the most densely populated area in the world.

• It has an average population density compared to other regions.

Identify a famous building located in a South Asian country.

• Eiffel Tower

• Taj Mahal

• Statue of Liberty

• Colosseum