Review

Which physical feature has often served as a barrier for trade and travel in South Asia?

• Himalayas

• The Ganges River

• The Indian Ocean

• The Deccan Plateau

Which characteristic of South Asian cultures est explains the political divisions of the region after the countries gained independence during the 20th century?

• Climate variations

• Language differences

• Religious differences

• Differences in economic activities

All of the following countries have limited governments EXCEPT

• China

• England

• Canada

• United States

North Korea is described as an unlimited government because it is ruled by a

• King

• Dictator

• religious group

• coalition government

Which East Asian country has an economy that operates most like that of Japan?

• Tibet

• China

• North Korea

• South Korea

The way that the Bantu-speaking peoples spread their culture throughout Africa is an example of -

• Cultural traits

• Cultural borrowing

• Cultural diffusion

• Cultural diversity

How does the Australian outback influence the pattern of human settlements in the region?

• Outback is lightly populated

• Outback is the agricultural center

• Outback is the home of most major cities

• Outback is rich in natural resources

The Galapagos Islands can be best described as -

• A continent

• An archipelago

• A peninsula

• An oceanic basin

Which of the following accounts for most of the cultural diffusion to East Asia throughout history?

• War

• Trade

• Colonization

• Immigration

Which cultural institution has historically guided the moral and social life for most people in Indian?

• Islam

• Jainism

• Sikhism

• Hinduism