Unit 9 Review

What is the most common form of extreme weather in India?

• Earthquakes

• Tsunamis

• Monsoons

• Tornadoes

Which mountain range plays a key role in developing monsoon patterns in India?

• Alps

• Himalayas

• Rockies

• Andes

Which of the following rivers is NOT a major river in India?

• Ganges

• Indus

• Yangtze

• Brahmaputra

What is the primary cause of arid conditions in Southwest China?

• Proximity to the ocean

• Monsoon winds blocked by the Himalayas

• High altitude

• Deforestation

Which country is known for its volcanically active regions and frequent earthquakes?

• South Korea

• India

• China

• Japan

What indigenous religion is associated with Japan?

• Shintoism

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

Which two countries have similar literacy rates but differ in economic development?

• Japan and South Korea

• India and Pakistan

• Japan and North Korea

• China and India

What was a major 'push factor' for Muslims to migrate during the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947?

• Cultural exchange

• Political stability

• Religious persecution

• Economic opportunities

Which of the following countries is incorrectly labeled as a command economy?

• China

• Cuba

• Taiwan

• North Korea

Which religion began as a reform movement from Hinduism?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Judaism