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WorksheetsDecemberFinal Question Bank
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which is a major difference between Hinduism and Islam?
a)
Having sacred texts
b)
View of the “afterlife”
c)
Important influence in Southern and Eastern Asia
d)
Having different sects or groups within the religion
2.
Many oil−rich countries cooperate with each other in the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). How does this help them play a major role in world affairs?
a)
They share a common language and history.
b)
They share a common form of government.
c)
They influence the price of oil on the world market.
d)
They maintain a military force in the Middle East.
3.
How have the Himalaya Mountains affected India and Pakistan?
a)
Made much of India a desert.
b)
Helped India to trade with China.
c)
Isolated India and Pakistan from China.
d)
Provided good soil for the development of agriculture.
4.
Why has the Indian government had such a hard time making much progress in cleaning up the Ganges River?
a)
Most people in India do not feel the river is polluted so they are not worried about it.
b)
Few people have gotten sick from the water in the Ganges River, so it is hard to raise money for clean-up operations
c)
India’s combination of growing population and run-off from farming makes it hard to see any progress in controlling the pollution
d)
The government of India has not made the cleaning up of the Ganges River one of its goals.
5.
Why is the Huang He River referred to as the Yellow River?
a)
No one really knows where this name came from
b)
The river was given this name by order of the Chinese government
c)
Yellowish dust from the desert blows into the water and gives it a yellow color
d)
The amount of pollution in the river from villagers has given it a yellow color
6.
Which mountain range serves as India’s eastern border with China and Nepal?
a)
Blue Ridge Mountains
b)
Taklamakan Desert
c)
Rocky Mountains
d)
Himalayan Mountains
7.
Which country has the Huang He and Yangtze Rivers flowing within its borders?
a)
Vietnam
b)
China
c)
India
d)
North Korea
8.
In South Asia, air pollution is a very serious problem. What is the primary cause of the serious indoor air pollution problem in South Asia?
a)
Improper sanitary procedures.
b)
Too many people in the cities.
c)
Cooking and heating with biomass fuels.
d)
Lack of green cleaning products.
9.
Why are many Indians reluctant to improve their country’s air pollution problem?
a)
Many Indians believe it would slow down their country’s economic growth.
b)
Many Indians do not have respiratory problems, so they are not concerned.
c)
Many Indians do not believe they can fix the problem.
d)
Many Indians are too poor to contribute to the problem.
10.
Which BEST describes an ethnic group?
a)
Several families that live and work together.
b)
A group with somewhat common ancestry and shared culture
c)
A multi-cultural group that only shares religious beliefs.
d)
Workers working in the same job.
11.
What is a natural resource?
a)
Something that people need and can use
b)
Something that humans can make naturally
c)
Something that can be used to produce natural goods and services
d)
Something that can be found in the environment that people need
12.
Why is Confucianism considered a philosophy instead of a religion?
a)
His teachings are more about ethics and behavior than about religious ideas.
b)
Confucius did not believe in a god.
c)
No religion is allowed by the Chinese government today.
d)
Confucius never wrote any of his ideas down for his followers in a book.
13.
Which of these identifies a person as a member of a religious group?
a)
Same nationality
b)
Same language
c)
Shared beliefs
d)
Shared physical traits
14.
Which letter identifies the Bay of Bengal?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
15.
Which letter identifies the Indian Ocean?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
16.
Which letter identifies the Sea of Japan?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
17.
Each year, millions of people bathe in the most sacred river in India. Because the river is known as a source of sacred healing, people with sicknesses and diseases bathe themselves hoping to be cured. For others, such as Hindu priests, bathing in the river is a sacred tradition. As a result of some religious practices, lack of sanitation infrastructure in certain areas, and the difficulty of regulating factories, cremated bodies, raw sewage, and industrial waste from factories float down the river.
*** Based on the passage above, what environmental issue are the people of India facing?
*** Based on the passage above, what environmental issue are the people of India facing?
a)
Deforestation of the rain forests
b)
Pollution of the Ganges River
c)
Erosion in Himalayan Mountains
d)
Pollution of the Mekong River
18.
Today, in the Middle East there are many conflicts that stem from where the boundaries of the countries are drawn. Many boundaries either include groups that have historically opposed each other or split groups with commonalities into different countries. This problem is largely a consequence of
a)
treaties that came after World War II.
b)
the natural distribution of resources in the region
c)
the way Europe divided the region after the fall of the Ottoman Empire.
d)
interference from North America and East Asia as they battled for control of the region.
19.
Which statement best describes the Persian Gulf Conflict of 1990-1991?
a)
The United States defended Kuwait against invasion from Iraq.
b)
Iraq and Afghanistan combined forces against Russia.
c)
The United States sent troops to Afghanistan to fight Al-Qaida.
d)
Iraq and Iran were battling for control of OPEC.
20.
Which answer most accurately completes the following sentence: “In Southwest Asia (Middle East), land and religion are major sources of ________.”
a)
aid
b)
water
c)
conflict
d)
agreement
21.
How did European involvement in Southwest Asia impact the region after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire?
a)
Many Europeans immigrated to Southwest Asia.
b)
Countries in Southwest Asia modeled their governments on European governments.
c)
Political borders were decided by European powers without consideration of the political and historic connections in the region.
d)
European powers presence in Southwest Asia established a long period of peace and improved relations with non-Muslim western nations.
22.
In 1948, the United Nations divided the land of Palestine between Arabs and Jews. Which nation was created by its action?
a)
Syria
b)
Israel
c)
Egypt
d)
Jordan
23.
What three major religions have their origins in the Middle East?
a)
Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism
b)
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
c)
Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism
d)
Buddhism, Shintoism, Hinduism
24.
Which of these is a reason for continuing conflicts in Southwest Asia (Middle East)?
a)
the discovery of gold
b)
historical claims to the same land
c)
the destruction of the rain forest
d)
competition between agricultural industries
25.
What is the United States’ main economic interest in Southwest Asia?
a)
tourism
b)
trade routes
c)
selling American-made products
d)
oil
26.
Why did the United States send troops to help the United Nations stop Iraq from taking over Kuwait in 1990?
a)
The United Nations was not capable of helping protect Kuwait.
b)
The United States wanted to destroy the country of Iraq.
c)
The United States believed that Iraq’s actions threatened its oil supply from Kuwait.
d)
The United States wanted to take control of Kuwait.
27.
How did European involvement in Southwest Asia impact the region after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire?
a)
Many
Europeans immigrated to Southwest Asia.
b)
Countries
in Southwest Asia modeled their governments on European governments.
c)
Political
borders were decided by European powers without consideration of the political
and historic connections in the region.
d)
European
powers presence in Southwest Asia established a long period of peace and
improved relations with non-Muslim western nations.
28.
At the root of many conflicts in the Middle East is a religious issue concerning historical ownership of the land. This issue centers around who
a)
settled there first
b)
was promised the land by God
c)
won the Battle of Armageddon
d)
established the city of Jerusalem
29.
1.In Saudi Arabia, power is held by one central authority. Saudi Arabia is an example of:
a)
A Unitary government
b)
A Confederation
c)
A Federal government
d)
A Democracy
30.
In a parliamentary system, who is the head of government?
a)
Monarch
b)
Dictator
c)
President
d)
Prime Minister
31.
Which of the following is one of the basic economic questions that every economic system must answer?
a)
What to Produce? When to produce? How to produce?
b)
What to produce?
How to produce?
Whom to produce it for?
How to produce?
Whom to produce it for?
c)
When to produce?
Why to produce?
Who to produce for?
Why to produce?
Who to produce for?
d)
What to produce?
Why to produce?
How to produce?
Why to produce?
How to produce?
32.
Why was the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) created?
a)
To design new machinery to get oil out of the ground.
b)
To regulate the supply and price of oil
c)
To help Palestinians in their problems with Israel.
d)
To keep countries that are not members from producing any oil.
33.
In Iran, the economy is highly centralized and there are a lot of regulations about private individuals opening and operating businesses. However, Saudi Arabia has made owning and operating a business very easy compared to the world average. What impact does this have on the role of entrepreneurs in both countries?
a)
Entrepreneurs are not affected by government regulations.
b)
It will limit efforts of entrepreneurs in both Iran and Saudi Arabia.
c)
Entrepreneurs will be able to make significant contributions to Saudi Arabia’s economy but not to Iran’s economy.
d)
Both Iran and Saudi Arabia will benefit greatly from the efforts of entrepreneurs.
34.
Which location identifies where MOST of the world economies would be placed on this graphic?
a)
At point A
b)
At point B
c)
Between points A and B
d)
Between points C and D
35.
The southern and eastern parts of Asia are home to almost of the world’s population.
a)
25%
b)
50%
c)
75%
d)
99%
36.
In Southeast Asia seasonal winds are called…
a)
Hurricanes
b)
Monsoons
c)
Tsunamis
d)
Tornados
37.
Which statement best describes developments in the Middle East since World War II?
a)
Manufacturing has become the region's main economic activity.
b)
Religion has played a major role in creating conflict in the region.
c)
Most citizens in the region have come to enjoy a high standard of living.
d)
A majority of countries in the region have adopted constitutions that guarantee equal rights for all citizens.
38.
What is the primary disagreement between Sunni and Shia Muslims?
a)
who should be Muhammad’s successor
b)
how to divide water and oil rights in the region
c)
should Kurds or Arabs be in charge of the religion
d)
whether or not the religion should be monotheistic
39.
Which statement is correct when comparing Judaism, Islam, and Christianity?
a)
Only Christianity causes controversy in Southwest Asia (Middle East).
b)
All 3 religions use the Holy Bible as their primary religious text.
c)
Only Judaism has its roots in Southwest Asia (Middle East).
d)
All 3 religions are monotheistic.
40.
Why is water a source of conflict in Southwest Asia (Middle East)?
a)
water companies compete with oil companies
b)
too much water causes flooding in the region
c)
water’s unequal distribution limits irrigation opportunities
d)
power plants rely on water to provide energy to the region
41.
You hear another student say “Arabs, Persians, and Kurds all live in the same region of the world and are practically the same thing. The only difference is what country they live in.” Why is this student incorrect?
a)
All three groups are only found in Iran.
b)
Arabs and Persians are the same group of people, but Kurds are not.
c)
The student is incorrect because he means “city” instead of “country.”
d)
The student is incorrect because the groups have many differences in their culture and religious beliefs.
42.
Which letter identifies Saudi Arabia?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
43.
Which letter identifies Iraq?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
44.
Which letter identifies Israel?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
45.
What is the result of the building of dams along the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?
a)
Countries must pay too much for their water.
b)
Dams limit the water available further downstream.
c)
Countries are not able to use the rivers for transportation
d)
Countries are not allowed to build dams along shared rivers.
46.
Which answer best describes the climate and vegetation of SW Asia?
a)
Mediterranean - tropical rainforest
b)
Arid, semiarid - desert, semidesert
c)
Humid continental - grassland, savanna
d)
Tropical wet and dry - Coniferous and deciduous forest
47.
In what country do the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers begin?
a)
Iraq
b)
Turkey
c)
Iran
48.
How has the use of chemical fertilizers affected water supplies in Southwest Asia?
a)
Use of fertilizers means crops need to be watered 10 times as much
b)
Enormous amounts of water must be used to produce chemical fertilizers
c)
Chemical fertilizers have no effect on local water supplies in SW Asia
d)
Water supplies have been contaminated by the chemical run off from the fields
49.
Southwest Asia has a scarcity of ....
a)
water
b)
oil
c)
natural gas
d)
people
50.
What happened to the Ottoman Empire at the end of World War I?
a)
They expanded to new territories.
b)
They found oil and became rich.
c)
They lost and were partitioned into new countries.
d)
They lost many soldiers in the war, which led to famine.
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