Test Review – South Asia

How were the Himalayan Mountains formed?

• By tectonic plates colliding at a convergent plate boundary

• By volcanic eruptions

• By erosion of rocks over millions of years

• By the melting of glaciers

What are tsunamis, and what usually causes tsunamis?

• Series of huge sea waves that are usually caused by underwater earthquakes

• Large storms that occur in the ocean

• Sudden changes in ocean temperature

• Volcanic eruptions on land

What happened in the Indian Ocean in 2004?

• A large tsunami that killed over 200,000 people and was the deadliest tsunami in history

• A volcanic eruption that destroyed several islands

• A major oil spill that affected marine life

• A hurricane that struck the eastern coast of Africa

Explain what a monsoon is and the conditions associated with the winter and summer monsoons.

• Seasonal winds that bring warm, moist air in the summer, rains, flooding and cold, dry air in the winter, including drought.

• Constant winds that blow only during the night and bring heavy snowfall in both summer and winter.

• Ocean currents that cause earthquakes and volcanic eruptions during the summer and winter.

• Seasonal winds that bring warm, dry air in the summer and cold, moist air in the winter.

Why are monsoons so important to India?

• They provide water needed for agriculture and hydroelectric power.

• They cause frequent earthquakes in the region.

• They lead to increased snowfall in the Himalayas.

• They are responsible for India's technological advancements.

Explain why the Ganges River is important to India.

• A holy site for Hindus and provides access to water, but it is very polluted because a lot of waste has been dumped into the river.

• It is mainly used for transportation of goods and has no religious significance.

• The river is famous for its wildlife and is not used for drinking or religious purposes.

• It is the primary source of electricity generation in India and is not polluted.

From the Ganges River slides, list three illnesses caused by contaminated water.

• Typhoid, Hepatitis, Cholera

• Malaria, Dengue, Influenza

• Asthma, Diabetes, Arthritis

• Chickenpox, Mumps, Measles

List 4 Hindu beliefs or practices and their definitions.

• Reincarnation, Dharma, Karma, Caste system

• Baptism, Communion, Salvation, Original Sin

• Jihad, Ramadan, Zakat, Hajj

• Nirvana, Eightfold Path, Four Noble Truths, Meditation

What is reincarnation?

• Rebirth in new bodies or forms of life

• A type of meditation

• A festival celebrated annually

• A scientific theory about evolution

What is dharma?

• Rules of conduct, moral duty

• A type of festival

• A form of dance

• A style of architecture