Regions of Asia

Which three regions of Asia are focused on in this unit of study?

• East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia

• Central Asia, East Asia, South Asia

• Southeast Asia, Southwest Asia, Central Asia

• East Asia, Central Asia, Southwest Asia

What is East Asia most known for in terms of regional distinction?

• Its arid climate and Muslim population

• Its economic activity

• Its large Buddhist populations

• Its political instability

Which of the following countries is NOT part of Southeast Asia?

• India

• Myanmar (Burma)

• Laos

• Vietnam

What common characteristics do Southwest Asia and North Africa share?

• Similar arid (dry) climates and largely Muslim populations

• High economic activity and technological advancement

• Predominantly Buddhist populations and monsoon climates

• Large coastal areas and significant fishing industries

What event 40 million years ago led to the formation of the Himalayas?

• The Indian subcontinent separated from Australia

• The Indian tectonic plate crashed into Asia

• The movement of the Hindu Kush Mountains

• The eruption of a supervolcano

Why are the Himalayas known as the "roof of the world"?

• Because of their location in Asia

• Because they are the source of many rivers

• Because of their height

• Because they block the movement of wind

How do mountains affect climate and population distribution?

• They have no significant effect on climate or population

• They cause uniform rainfall across all regions

• They block the movement of wind and create areas with distinct moisture levels

• They make the entire surrounding area fertile and densely populated

Why do mountains generally limit human settlement?

• Because they are often sources of rivers

• Because they are barriers to the movement of people and cultures

• Because of their generally rough terrain and difficult climates

• Because they are too high to reach

What is one way that mountains can support human settlement?

• By providing flat land for agriculture

• By being a source of water for people

• By allowing easy transportation across them

• By having a warm and hospitable climate

What role can mountains play in relation to the movement of people and cultures?

• They have no impact on the movement of people and cultures

• They always facilitate the movement of people and cultures

• They can be barriers to the movement of people and cultures

• They solely act as a source of cultural exchange