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WorksheetsSouth Asia Quiz
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 3600secs
Name
Class
Date
1.
____ are seasonal winds that blow in from the oceans in the summer and from the Himalayas in the winter
a)
Trivandrums
b)
Monsoons
c)
Typhoons
d)
Doldrums
2.
The Ganges River is all of the following except:
a)
Sacred Hindu site
b)
Place for burial
c)
Major drinking water source for India
d)
Source of conflict between India & Pakistan
3.
The Himalaya Mountains were formed from
a)
Plate Tectonics
b)
Volcanic explosions
c)
Erosion
d)
Earthquakes
4.
Why is it difficult for South Asia to capitalize on their natural resources?
a)
They have been fighting a civil war
b)
So many people are there and this puts pressure on the resources
c)
Lack of equipment to mine resources
d)
The resources are located in unpopulated areas
5.
In 1947, India was partitioned into:
a)
India
b)
West Pakistan
c)
East Pakistan
d)
All of the above
6.
Which of the following IS NOT a consequence of India rapid population growth
a)
Polluted air
b)
Deforestation
c)
Unsanitary water
d)
Monsoon flooding
7.
India was a colony of what European country before it gained independence
a)
Britain
b)
Germany
c)
Portugal
d)
India was never colonized
8.
Hindus believe all of the following EXCEPT:
a)
Reincarnation
b)
Dharma
c)
Sacred Coast
d)
Dharma
9.
Which of the following was not a result of Britain's colonization of India?
a)
Railroads
b)
English language
c)
Modern political system
d)
Hinduism
10.
What is the present day name of East Pakistan?
a)
Bangladesh
b)
India
c)
Bhutan
d)
Pakistan
11.
Which statement best summarizes Mohandas Ghandi's philosophy?
a)
"A divided India is a stronger India"
b)
"Conquer through strength"
c)
"Cooperate with exploiters and convert them"
d)
"Non-violent resistence will bring social change"
12.
Where is Kashmir?
a)
Northwest mountains of India and Pakistan
b)
Southwest desert of Pakistan
c)
Northeast highlands of India
d)
On the border of Bangladesh and India
13.
To send out work to an outside provider or manufacturer to cut costs is:
a)
Globalization
b)
Partitioning
c)
Trade
d)
Outsourcing
14.
Why is South Asia's population explosion considered negative?
a)
The population explosion gives the region a larger work force
b)
The large number of people make it difficult to ensure life's basic needs
c)
The large number of people will help the region's military in case of war
d)
The large number of people will demand a new capital city be built
15.
Which of the following is key to controlling population and improving the quality of life in South Asia
a)
Education
b)
Industry
c)
Communication
d)
Transportation
16.
What is the general relationship between male and female literacy rates in South Asia?
(Literacy means the ability to read and write)
(Literacy means the ability to read and write)
a)
Females are more literate
b)
Literacy rates are equal
c)
Males are more literate
d)
There is no clear relationship
17.
Which country has the highest life expectancy rates?
a)
Bangladesh
b)
Bhutan
c)
India
d)
Sri Lanka
18.
Which caste would a soldier be from?
a)
Brahmin
b)
Untouchables
c)
Vaisya
d)
Kshatriya
19.
Which of the terms applies to when India "separated" into different countries?
a)
Microcredit
b)
Entrepreneur
c)
Partition
d)
None of the above
20.
Where would you find Hindu sacred texts or doctrine
a)
Sudras
b)
Rashnas
c)
Siddarthas
d)
Vedas
21.
Which country in South Asia is the largest democracy in the world?
a)
Bangladesh
b)
Bhutan
c)
India
d)
Pakistan
22.
Which of the following issues does not apply to South Asia?
a)
Extreme Weather
b)
Territorial dispute
c)
Population explosion
d)
Colonial expansion
23.
What percentage of the India's population is Hindu?
a)
33%
b)
90%
c)
13%
d)
81%
24.
The predominant religion of Pakistan is what?
a)
Islam
b)
Buddhism
c)
Hinduism
d)
Sikhism
25.
The caste system is a social system that does _______
a)
Eliminates class distinctions in India
b)
Determines a person's position in life at birth
c)
Divides India in terms of religion
d)
Divides India in terms of language
26.
What was a negative consequence of the British rule of South Asia?
a)
natural resources were used to supply British industry
b)
Transportation infrastructure was developed
c)
Global trade was established
d)
Democratic political systems was developed
27.
What region is in conflict between the Hindus in India and the Muslims in Pakistan?
a)
Punjab
b)
Bangladesh
c)
Nepal
d)
Kashmir
28.
Which of the following conclusions is best supported by this graph?
a)
Poverty rate grew slower relative to the total population
b)
Population growth has been slowing in recent decades
c)
The number of poor Indians has decreased
d)
India's economy grew during the period shown
29.
Which issue will a growing number of Indians likely face in the next 40 years?
a)
Having to provide for a growing number of children
b)
Having to plan for health care and income in old age
c)
Having a stable workforce to keep the economy prosperous
d)
Having political instability cause by large population growth
30.
By the time India reaches its 2050 prediction will its population be in
a)
Rapid growth
b)
Slow growth
c)
Negative growth
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