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Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 38mins
Which feature has isolated South Asia culturally from the rest of Asia?
Indus River
Gobi Desert
Himalayas
Ganges River
Which of the following is NOT causing the Ganges environmental problems?
overpopulation
industrial waste
poverty
monsoons
Kashmir is a majority of:
Muslims
Hindus
Christians
Sikhs
Extending a country's power & influence using diplomacy or military force
What religious divide existed in India (and still does)?
Hindus v. Christians
Muslims v. Hindus
Christians v Muslims
Hindus v. Buddhists
What were some of the positive impacts of British Imperialism on India?
There was a large amount of food for all people
Religious divisions ended
The poor had more opportunities to rise out of poverty
New infrastructure was created along with schools
On average, how long does it take to climb Mt. Everest?
40 days
5 days
15 days
29 days
How tall is the tallest mountain, Mt. Everest?
29,029 feet
25,867 feet
14,000 feet
13,854 feet
South Asia's most common job is in?
Services
Agriculture
Manufacturing
Sales
What is the main issue with Monsoons?
Drought
Hurricanes
Tsunamis
Floods
South Asia monarchy?
Bhutan
Nepal
India
Pakistan
Major film industry in India is located in?
Bangalore
Mumbai
Bollywood
Calcutta
What movement improved farming in South Asia but also has been criticized for causing pollution with pesticides and fertilizers?
Caste System
Salt March
Farmer
Green Revolution
The Kashmir Conflict is a territorial dispute between India and _________.
Myanmar (Burma)
Pakistan
Tibet
Afghanistan
Mahatma Gandhi was known for using what type of political action to achieve his goals?
passive aggression
guerrilla warfare
changing the way people voted
non-violent resistance
mis-information and propaganda
Border conflicts between India and Pakistan have most often occurred in
Kashmir
East Timor
Tibet
Afghanistan
Which headline describes an event during India's fight for independence?
"Gandhi Leads Salt March"
"Kenyatta and Mau Maus Move Against British"
"Cecil Rhodes Unites Continent"
"Ho Chi Minh Leads Rebel Forces"
Fertilized by alluvial soil brought down from the Himalayas, 10% of the world lives here!
Gangetic Plain
Indus River Valley
Bengal Bay
Deccan Plateau
Which of the following 2 are Nuclear Nations?
China and Bhutan
Saudi Arabia and Iraq
India and Pakistan
India and Cuba
What river did people start to settle along in Ancient India
Indus
Ganges
Nile
Amazon
Which Physical feature has been a gateway for invasion into South Asia?
Gobi Desert
Khyber pass
Himalayas
Ganges Plain
a home- or village-based industry in which people make simple goods using their own equipment.
Colonial Industry
Cottage Industry
Complex Industry
Collaborative Industry
a seasonal wind that blows steadily from the same direction for several months at a time, but changes directions at other times of the year.
Hurricane
Tornado
Monsoon
Cyclone
a storm with high winds and heavy rains.
Monsoon
Hurricane
Tornado
Cyclone
an area built up by rich fertile soil left by river floods.
Atoll
Alluvial Plain
Basin
Delta
Violent Storm with fierce winds and heavy rain
Subcontinents
Himalaya Mountains
monsoon
Cyclone
Landmass connected to a Continent but stays unique/distinct
Subcontinent
Jute
Green Revolution
partition
To divide a country?
Subcontinent
Jute
Green Revolution
partition
To use resources at a rate that does not deplete them. Looking towards the future?
Subcontinent
Jute
Green Revolution
partition
Sustainable development
A program that increased production of wheat and rice?
Subcontinent
Jute
Green Revolution
partition
Sustainable development
River located in India and sacred to Hindus?
Indus River
Yellow River
Ganges River
Brahmaputra River
Nile River
River located in Bangladesh and empties into the Bay of Bengal?
Indus River
Yellow River
Ganges River
Brahmaputra River
Nile River
River located in Pakistan, was a key part of the origins of civilization in South Asia and empties into the Arabian Sea?
Indus River
Yellow River
Ganges River
Brahmaputra River
Nile River
Bangladesh major export?
clothes
electronics
oil
wheat
What is the Indian Caste System?
A system in which people are cast for movie roles
A system that was created to put people in a certain social class
a place of worship for Hindus
A type of math created by Muslims
What physical feature separates the Indian subcontinent from the rest of Asia?
The Ganges River
The Indus River
The Ghats Mountains
The Himalayan Mountains
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
What are monsoons?
Mountains to the east of the Himalayas
Seasonal winds which bring rains in the summer and dry air in the winter
Hindu temples along the Indus River
India’s hot and dry seasons, lasting from June through August
