WorksheetsUnit 9 South Asia
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which physical process is most responsible for the geographic formations in the northern Indian subcontinent?
Deposition
Weathering
Hydrologic cycle
Tectonic forces
Which historic conflict was a primary reason for the political division of Pakistan and India?
Differences between Hindus and Sikhs
Tensions between the British and Indian leaders
Cold War tensions between the United States and Russia
Disputes between Muslims and Hindus
Which statement accurately describes monsoons in India?
Monsoons only affect the coastal regions of the Indian subcontinent.
Monsoons bring heavy rainfall in all seasons in India.
Winter monsoons bring heavy rainfall, while summer monsoons are fairly dry.
Summer monsoons bring heavy rainfall, while winter monsoons bring dry weather.
After gaining independence in 1947, ethnic and religious differences continued to trouble Pakistan. Early efforts to establish stability in the region eventually resulted in which group dominating political control of Pakistan?
Muslim ayatollahs
British monarchs
Military officers
United Nations peacekeepers
Founded in the fifteenth century by Guru Nanak Dev, which monotheistic religion of India is characterized by a belief in a cycle of rebirth?
Islam
Buddhism
Sikhism
Jainism
After British leaders ended colonial rule of India, Indian leaders consolidated their authority over the subcontinent by —
expelling Sikhs from the region
making English the official language
opening diplomatic relations with Russia
ratifying a constitution
Which of the listed characteristics are associated with Buddhism?
1. Reincarnation 2. Siddhartha Gautama 3. Five Pillars 4. Four Noble Truths 5. Eightfold Path 6. Muhammad
1. Reincarnation 2. Siddhartha Gautama 3. Five Pillars 5. Eightfold Path
1. Reincarnation 2. Siddhartha Gautama 4. Four Noble Truths 5. Eightfold Path
1. Reincarnation 2. Siddhartha Gautama 3. Five Pillars 4. Four Noble Truths
1. Reincarnation 2. Siddhartha Gautama 4. Four Noble Truths 6. Muhammad
The boundaries between Pakistan and India were established after
the creation of a Sikh and Muslim coalition to promote peace
British leaders ended colonial rule over the region in 1947
peace treaties ending the Second World War were signed
a 1945 Balochistan earthquake devastated the region
How did geography contribute to the creation of India's northern border?
North of the border is too cold to easily support life.
Nepal contains few resources of interest to India or China.
The mountains form a natural boundary between India and other countries.
The Ganges River is a natural boundary between India and China.
Which employment sector contributes most to tertiary industries.
agriculture
industry
service
farming
Based on the map, Nepal and Bhutan differ from other South Asian countries because both are —
geographically landlocked
lacking freshwater sources
considered island nations
on the border with India
Which factors most account for the creation of a tropical climate throughout much of the Indian subcontinent?
Location in the mid latitudes
Proximity to the Indian Ocean and the equator
Size in area of the subcontinent landmass
Highland conditions of the Himalayas
Which cultural tradition still characterizes Indian society today despite being outlawed in 1947?
Arranged marriages
Praying five times a day
Caste distinctions
Reincarnation
While both North America and South Asia experienced British colonization, cultural patterns in South Asia were more strongly influenced by —
British literary and artistic styles
rapid population growth
European social customs
ancient religious traditions
Why is the region of Kashmir a source of conflict among nations of South Asia?
It is the only region dominated by Sikhs.
Its people are predominantly Islamic, though controlled by India.
Its people are predominantly Hindu, surrounded by an Islamic nation
It is an extremely poor region that often faces natural disasters.
While most people in India are practicing Hindus, the region is also home to —
many large Catholic universities in the major cities
one of the largest Jewish communities living outside of Israel
a few prominent Christian monasteries in former British colonial territory
several religious groups including Muslims, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs
What is one way India’s rapid population growth has affected the environment of the region?
Air and water pollution has worsened.
Rainfall levels from monsoons have lessened.
Buildings in the region have been redesigned.
Seismic activity has rapidly increased.
The Ganges has been considered a sacred river in Hinduism for thousands of years. Millions of Hindus perform religious rituals, such as purification rites and the disposal of the deceased, in the river. How have these long-practiced rituals affected the river today?
The level of the river has dropped due to considerable use.
The river has become one of the most polluted in the world.
The river is one of the cleanest rivers in the world since it is considered sacred.
The course of the river has been altered to feed into temples
