Unit 8 S&SE Asia Exam Review

What is the largest and highest mountain range in the world that limited travel and interaction between early civilizations in South and Southeast Asia?

• Andes

• Himalayas

• Rockies

• Alps

What term describes a region marked by multiple islands, such as in South and Southeast Asia?

• Peninsula

• Archipelago

• Isthmus

• Plateau

What is the term for a seasonal change in the direction of prevailing winds, often causing wet and dry seasons in South and Southeast Asia?

• Typhoon

• Monsoon

• Hurricane

• Cyclone

Which of the following countries is part of South and Southeast Asia?

• Pakistan

• Brazil

• Canada

• Germany

What is one of the problems caused by South & Southeast Asia's growing population?

• Decrease in urban development

• Increase in rural population

• Strain on resources and infrastructure

• Decline in agricultural production

What do monsoons bring that keep the Ganges River Valley so fertile?

• Heavy rainfall

• Strong winds

• Dry weather

• Snowfall

Which organization works for the economic and trade cooperation between nations in Southeast Asia?

• ASEAN

• UN

• NATO

• WHO

What is the name of the white marble mausoleum in India, known as the jewel of Muslim art?

• Angkor Wat

• Taj Mahal

• Borobudur

• Golden Temple

What is the name of the place of worship for Hindu people?

• Mosque

• Temple

• Pagoda

• Stupa

What is a dome-shaped structure erected as a Buddhist shrine called?

• Pagoda

• Stupa

• Temple

• Mausoleum