WorksheetsSouth Asia Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Foreign investment and deregulation of many industries has had what affect on India's economy?
It has had little or no effect on India's economy
It has reduced the number of jobs and other economic opportunities
It has helped to create a growing middle class in many parts of India
It has led to the expansion of education to all social classes
The Ganges river in northern India is considered sacred by the followers of which religious group?
Hindus
Buddhists
Christians
Muslims
What affect do the seasonal monsoon winds have on the climate of South Asia?
They cause very little precipitation to occur during the summer months leading to desertification
They have no affect on the climate of South Asia
They bring heavy rains across South Asia in the summer months often causing frequent flooding
They cause frequent flooding across South Asia during the winter months
What physical feature separates the Indian subcontinent from the rest of Asia?
The Ganges River
The Indus River
The Ghats Mountains
The Himalayan Mountains
Hinduism is the most prominent religion in which South Asian country below?
Nepal
India
Bangladesh
Pakistan
Which of the following ultimately led East Pakistan to seek independence from West Pakistan becoming the country of Bangladesh?
differences in religions and governments
the different ethnic groups and languages present in the country
the geographic separation between the two
a dispute over the use of various resources
Using the map above what statement can be made about the climate of South Asia?
South Asia has a very diverse set of climates
Highlands is the most prominent climate type in South Asia
The semiarid climate is only found on the west coast of India
The tropical wet climate is only found in the Indus River valley
Limited access to education, fewer freedoms, and other opportunities are issues for which South Asian group below?
Women
Men
Both men and children
Which two religions below are the most dominate in South Asia?
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism
Sikhism
Which of the items below would be a benefit to companies outsourcing jobs to India?
Increased labor costs
Fewer markets for their products
a shrinking middle class in the company's home country
lower labor costs and fewer regulations
The British took raw materials from India back to England to turn into finished products, they then sold these finished products back in the Indian markets. What is the formal name given to this practice?
Socialism
Capitalism
Mercantilism
Communism
Based on the map above and your knowledge of South Asia, which region within India has the highest population density?
The Indus River valley
The Deccan Plateau
The coastal areas
The Ganges River valley
What has been a negative environmental impact on Mount Everest due to tourism?
Over 100 tons of trash are left behind by tourists every year.
The villages nearest to the mountain are growing as more people come to visit the mountain and surrounding areas.
There has been a minimal environmental impact as tourism to the mountain is limited to only a handful of hikers each year.
Climate change is causing the glaciers on the mountain to grow and spread into more areas further down the mountain.
The ownership of which area below remains a highly disputed issue between India and Pakistan?
Sri Lanka
Nepal
Tibet
Kashmir
Rising sea levels caused by climate change pose a serious threat to which of the South Asian countries below?
Nepal
Sri Lanka and the Maldives
Pakistan
Bhutan
Which European country below controlled most of South Asia from the 19th to mid 20th century?
Portugal
France
Spain
Great Britain/England
In India's caste system a person's caste was based on their,
family
gender
region of birth
month of birth
What is the primary cause of South Asia's brain-drain or loss of their most educated and productive people through migration to other more developed countries?
A lack of low paying manual labor jobs
a desire to seek better economic opportunities
better access to education within South Asia
to seek fewer rights and freedoms outside of South Asia
Using the above map, what conclusion could best be drawn about the spread of Buddhism?
Buddhism had no impact on China
Buddhism never spread beyond the continent of Asia to other areas in the Pacific Ocean
Buddhism started in Japan then moved to India and the rest of Asia
Buddhism started in northern India and then spread throughout most of Asia
What issue continues to plague the Ganges river despite the fact that it is considered sacred by followers of the Hindu faith?
The river continues to be heavily polluted by sewage and other human waste from an ever growing population.
The river is only polluted by agricultural runoff and manufacturing waste byproducts.
The river is not a major source of disease or other health concerns
The river is being over diverted for agriculture and other uses and has begun to dry up in some places
Although formally abolished, India's caste system has continued to cause ongoing issues, what affect does the caste someone is born into have on them?
It is only ceremonial and therefore has no effect
It determines their economic potential and position in society
It only determines what school they will attend
It decides if they will be allowed to have children
How did Gandhi inspire his fellow Indians to fight for independence from the British?
By encouraging them to migrate to western countries
By attacking British soldiers to start a revolutionary war
By encouraging them to engage in nonviolent protests and civil disobedience
By giving up their traditional culture and adopting British culture
The country of Bhutan is know as one of the happiest countries in the world and also the,
last Buddhist Kingdom.
birth place of Buddha.
poorest country in Asia.
lowest country in South Asia.
Why is continued conflict between India and Pakistan a concern for other countries in South Asia and beyond?
Both countries have nuclear weapons which could cause massive destruction beyond the countries themselves.
Both countries have large pacifist populations.
It has limited the number of refugees seeking asylum in other countries.
It has increased economic opportunities in both countries.
During India's colonial period how did the British impact Indian culture and society?
They outlawed the practice of religions other than Islam.
They restructured Indian society to reflect western culture and values.
They encouraged cooperation between Hindus and Muslims.
They made Bengali the primary language used in government and business.
