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WorksheetsQuarter 3 Midterm - Southeast Asia
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
Who founded the faith of Buddhism?
Gandhi
Abraham
Siddhartha Gautama
Mustafa Ataturk
If country “A” sets a limit on the number of cars country “B” can import each year which trade barrier is likely used?
Embargo
Tariff
Trade Deficit
Quota
Which river is sacred to the Hindu religion?
Indus River
Ganges River
Huang He River
Mekong River
Name the River labeled #1.
Huang He River
Ganges River
Euphrates River
Indus River
Which of these is an ethnic group?
Christian
Hindu
Muslim
Kurd
Amir is Arab. Why can we not assume that Amir is Muslim?
No Muslims are Arab
All Arabs are Christian
No Christians are Arab
Not all Arabs are Muslims
In Japan, the prefectures (Japan’s word for states or provinces) do not have any independent authority. Instead, they carry out the laws and policies of the national government. This is an example of what system of government (Distribution of power)?
Unitary
Confederation
Anarchy
Federal
Poor soil and deforestation cause more land to become...
a better place to raise a family.
good areas for cattle farming.
useless for farming and agriculture.
unsuitable for building houses.
Name the River labeled #2.
Huang He River
Mekong River
Indus River
Tigris River
China spends 1.9% of its GDP per year on education and Japan spends 3.5% of its GDP on education. Which statement is the most logical conclusion about the effects of such spending?
There is no relationship between the literacy rates and GDPs of the two nations.
Japan has higher literacy rate than China.
China has lower literacy rates but a higher GDP than Japan.
Japan has lower literacy rates and a lower GDP than China.
What was the root conflict that caused the dispute over who controls Israel?
Control of the Gaza Strip.
Control of the West Bank.
They both believe the land was left to them by God.
The Israelis and Jordanians cannot agree to which country controls the Jordan River.
Which term describes India's government today?
Parliamentary Democracy
Communist Dictatorship
Theocratic Republic
Socialist Republic
Which term describes China’s government today?
Theocratic Republic / Oligarchy
Absolute Monarchy / Autocratic
Communist / Oligarchy
Parliamentary Democracy
According to this chart, which country would be MOST likely to export water?
Jordan
Lebanon
Syria
Turkey
Name the River labeled #3.
Euphrates River
Ganges River
Indus River
Tigris River
If someone hopes to be elected to a position in government within China, which political party must they be a member of before they can get onto the ballot?
Green
Communist
Republican
Democratic
What is the seasonal wind that can bring heavy rainfall that leads to flooding?
Tsunami
Tornado
Monsoon
Hurricane
Based on the relationship between literacy rates and per capita GDP, which nation has the LOWEST literacy rate among its citizens?
Vietnam
Japan
China
India
The major difference between Hinduism and Islam is…
view of what happens after death.
using sacred texts.
have different sects or groups within the religion.
important world religion.
Name the River labeled #4.
Ganges River
Indus River
Tigris River
Mekong River
Which form of government did Mao Zedong establish in China?
Parliamentary
Democratic
Fascist
Communist
What is the only government we studied this year that is a theocratic republic?
Saudi Arabia
North Korea
Iran
Iraq
Name the country labeled A.
India
China
South Korea
Japan
What is nationalism?
When a group gathers at the nation’s capitol.
A party that a nation has once a year.
A feeling of hopelessness toward your country.
The feeling of loyalty to a country which is shared by its citizens.
Oil is the major export from Saudi Arabia to many different countries. Saudi Arabia’s international trade in oil is made much easier by?
A currency exchange system.
Bartering/trading oil for other needed goods without the need for currency.
Trading only with countries with the same currency as Saudi Arabia.
Discontinue trade with foreign countries.
Name the country labeled B.
Japan
China
India
North Korea
Name the country labeled C.
Japan
China
India
South Korea
Within the nation of Pakistan most read the Quran, pray five times a day facing Mecca, and believe in the Five Pillars. Therefore, which world religion would be the predominant religion within Pakistan?
Hinduism
Islam
Christianity
Buddhism
Which of the following business acts could lead to a rise in GDP (Gross Domestic Product)?
Laying off employees in an attempt to increase production.
Raising prices of raw materials (natural resources).
Investment in vending machines in every office.
Investment in capital goods such as factories, tools, and technology.
Name the country labeled D.
China
North Korea
Japan
South Korea
Sovereignty is…
the power of a nation to make and carry out laws within its borders.
the feeling of loyalty citizens have for their nation.
the military strength a nation has developed and maintained.
the right to exploit a colony’s resources for the benefit of the colonial power.
Yuan wants to invest in capital goods in order to increase the capacity of her Internet Cafe. Which of the following would qualify as a capital good…
Bulldozer
New computers
Hammer
Airplane
Which of the following major world religions did not originate in the Middle East (multiple answers may be available)?
Hinduism
Islam
Shintoism
Judaism
Buddhism
Which Asian country is the world's largest democracy (by population)?
Vietnam
China
India
Japan
North Korea
Arranged marriages in India are connected to which of the following in India?
Caste System
Buddhism and reincarnation
The economy
Subsistence Farming
Which mountain range separates India and Pakistan from China?
Taklimakan Mountains
Gobi Mountains
Himalayan Mountains
Mekong Mountains
If changes take place in the Middle East and a new Caliph is named, what would be role of the Caliph?
Leader of OPEC
Leader of Jerusalem
Leader of the Islamic faith
Leader of the Christian faith
The Eightfold Path is a guiding principle of...
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
Shintoism
The religions of Hinduism and Buddhism are similar in many ways except in the practice of…
believing in Karma.
using meditation.
reincarnation.
the Caste System.
What geographic feature of Asia is being described?
The Gobi Desert
The Sahara Desert
Taklimakan Desert
The Sayan Desert
After the British gave up control of India, religious strife caused two portions of India to break away and become separate countries. Which countries separated from India in the 20th century?
China/Nepal
Afghanistan/Sri Lanka
Pakistan/Afghanistan
Pakistan/Bangladesh
In some countries a single authority decides what is produced. Which term identifies this type of economic system?
Market
Traditional
Command
Mixed
Which of the following events did Gandhi lead to help India gain its independence in 1947?
He encouraged people to boycott British made goods and led a Salt March to the sea.
He requested the help of the United States.
He encouraged people to buy British made products in hopes the British would willingly withdraw from India.
A violent revolution against the British.
All citizens participate equally in which type of government?
Anarchy
Democracy
Theocracy
Absolute Monarchy
What type of economy does India have?
Command
Traditional
Market
Mixed
