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South Asia Review

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which country was part of India at one time?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
2.
In which country did Gandhi lead the independence movement that advocated non-violent civil disobedience (Non-Violent Protest)?
a)
2
b)
5
c)
6
d)
3
3.

How did geography contribute to the creation of India's northern border?

a)

The Ganges River is a natural boundary between India and China

b)

North of the border is too cold to support life

c)

The mountains form a natural boundary between India and other countries

4.

When do monsoons bring dry weather to India?

a)

Fall

b)

Winter

c)

Spring

d)

Summer

5.

Which factor most accounts for the creation of a tropical climate throughout much of the Indian subcontinent?

a)

Proximity to the Indian Ocean and the equator

b)

The high altitude from the Himalayas

c)

Size in area of the subcontinent landmass

6.

Most people in India are Hindus, but this region is also home to many -

a)

Catholics

b)

Jews

c)

Muslims, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs

7.

What is the main religion in Sri Lanka?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Christianity

c)

Hinduism

d)

Muslims

8.
South Asia is also known as the...
a)
Indian subcontinent
b)
India zone
c)
Indo-Gangetic Plain
d)
least mountainous region of the world
9.
Mt. ____________ is the tallest mountain in the world and is located in the country of ____________.
a)
Everest, India
b)
Fuji, Japan
c)
Kilimanjaro, Kenya
d)
Everest, Nepal
10.

What country does Hinduism, Buddhism, and yoga come from?

a)

Japan

b)

Pakistan

c)

India

d)

Myanmar

11.

The Himalayas are located ________.

a)

northwest of China

b)

west of Pakistan

c)

northeast of India

d)

east of Myanmar

12.

Which mountain is part of the Himalayas and the tallest mountain in the world?

a)

Mount Everest

b)

Mount McKinley

c)

Mount Fuji

d)

Mount Ranier

13.

A famous tomb in India for an emperor's wife.

a)

Coliseum

b)

The Little Mermaid

c)

Gateway Arch

d)

Taj Mahal

14.
The Deccan Plateau and Western Pakistan
a)
May receive little or no yearly rainfall
b)
May receive large amounts of rain
c)
Lay inside the monsoon's path
d)
Are vital to farmers in the region
15.
Which river flows through Pakistan?
a)
Ganges
b)
Brahmaputra
c)
Mekong
d)
Indus
16.
South Asia is home to what percentage of the world's population? 
a)
Less than 15%
b)
More than 60% 
c)
More than 20%
d)
Less than 10%
17.
Where is the Thar Desert located?
a)
West of the Ganges River
b)
East of the Indus River 
c)
West of the Indus River
d)
East of the Ganges River 
18.
Which of the following landforms dominates the landscape of Pakistan?
a)
plateaus
b)
mountains
c)
alluvial plains
d)
deserts
19.
Maldives, a collection of low islands, faces the danger of
a)
flooding rivers.
b)
volcanic ash.
c)
rising sea levels.
d)
cowrie shell extinction.
20.
A monsoon is
a)
a summer storm.
b)
a seasonal wind.
c)
a drop in temperature.
d)
a winter cold spell.
21.
What effect can summer monsoons have on the Ganges River?
a)
They can cause devastating floods.
b)
They can make the river navigable.
c)
They can cause the river to shrink in size.
d)
They can make the river dry up.
22.
What was the major reason for the catastrophic event depicted in the photos?
a)
earthquake
b)
volcanic eruption
c)
monsoon
d)
erosion
23.
Which Mughal Emperor built the Taj Mahal?
a)
Jahangir
b)
 Shah Jahan
c)
Akbar
d)
Babur
24.

Based on the population pyramid, it can be concluded that Pakistan’s population would most likely benefit from

a)

increased educational opportunities

b)

improved healthcare for the younger citizens

c)

better communication systems

d)

more voting rights for women

25.

How do the annual monsoon rains affect the environment of South Asia?

a)

Monsoons bring steady rain to the region all year long.

b)

The mountains in the north keep the rains from reaching South Asia’s east coast.

c)

Southwest winds from the Indian Ocean bring light rain along the west coast.

d)

The rains cause flooding, but help the region grow enough food for its people and vital for the economy.

26.

Which of the following best expresses how Gandhi felt about the untouchables?

a)

He believed they contaminated souls.

b)

He thought they should move to Bangladesh.

c)

He provided slums for them to live in.

d)

He treated them with kindness and compassion.

27.

Which statement is a direct result of overpopulation and rapid urbanization in India?

a)

There is confusion over the organization of citizens in the caste system.

b)

The many languages and religions make teaching all students difficult.

c)

Large crowds make it impossible to not come into contact with untouchables.

d)

The government has difficulty providing services like clean water, electricity, and housing.

28.

The availability of the resources in this list resulted in the

a)

need for government regulation of agriculture

b)

creation of the caste system

c)

colonization of India by the British

d)

development of the Hindu religion

29.

Which title would be most appropriate for the article excerpted above?

a)

The Ganges River Causes Flooding

b)

High Population Density along the Ganges River

c)

Farming Along the Ganges River

d)

The Ganges River Provides Hydroelectric Power

30.

Which title would be most appropriate for the list?

a)

Teachings of the Buddha

b)

Caste System

c)

Laws of Islam

d)

Civil Disobedience

31.

Which conclusion about Bangladesh is supported by the graphs?

a)

The countryside will prosper as people move there to work.

b)

The population in Bangladesh will decrease due to disease.

c)

Many people moved to the cities looking for opportunities.

d)

The number of farmers will increase as agricultural techniques improve.

32.

Which of the following statements best explains the high population density along the Ganges River?

a)

There is a lack of arable land in India and the Ganges provides irrigation.

b)

The Ganges provides access to water, transportation, and is a holy site.

c)

The holy water of the Ganges provides freedom from the caste system.

d)

Better education for girls is provided at schools located near the Ganges.

33.

Which title would be most appropriate for the article excerpted above?

a)

Architecture of the Taj Mahal

b)

Manmade Monuments

c)

Job Opportunities in India

d)

Immigration to South Asia

34.

Which two countries contains the Thar desert?

a)

Pakistan

b)

India

c)

Nepal

d)

Iran

35.

The oceans are getting warmer. Will this INCREASE or DECREASE the power of cyclones?

a)

Increase

b)

Decrease

36.

Cyclones (over water) are called _____ in the American continent and ______ in Philippines and Japan.

a)

thunderstorms, hurricanes

b)

thunderstorms, typhoons

c)

hurricanes, typhoons

d)

typhoons, hurricanes

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