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South and East Asia Geography Review

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which marks the Ganges River?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

9

d)

11

2.

Why is the Yangtze River (Chang Jiang) so important to the population and economy of China?

a)

Water from the river is used to irrigate the Gobi Desert.

b)

The Yangtze forms the border between India and China.

c)

People use the Yangtze to travel through the Himalayan Mountains.

d)

It supplies millions of people with water for drinking, irrigation, and industrial uses.

3.

The climate of India is affected by seasonal winds called ________.

a)

typhoons

b)

monsoons

c)

tornadoes

d)

hurricanes

4.

People in Southern and Eastern Asia usually live near _________.

a)

water

b)

deserts

c)

plateaus

d)

peninsulas

5.

Physical feature "F" (Covering Nepal and forms the border between China and India)

a)

Mt. Everest

b)

Himalaya Mountains

c)

Gobi Desert

d)

Ganges River

6.
Japan has
a)
limited farmland and poor soil for agriculture.
b)
excellent soil and large amounts of farmland.
c)
large farms within urban areas.
d)
many huge farms that produce a variety of crops.
7.
The two main deserts of East Asia are:
a)
Tian Shan and Taklimakan
b)
Sahara and Tarim
c)
Gobi and Tian Shan
d)
Gobi and Taklimakan
8.
Thousands of Hindu pilgrims gather at daybreak along the banks of the _____.
a)
monsoons
b)
alluvial plains
c)
Ganes River
d)
estuary
9.

80% of individuals living in India are _____, and the majority of individuals living in Pakistan are ______.

a)

Hindus ; Buddhists

b)

Hindus; Muslims

c)

Muslims : Hindus

d)

Christians ; Muslims

10.
What is a system of beliefs and traditions that are reflected in many East Asian cultures that people show a strong respect for elders and ancestors?
a)
United Nations Declaration of Human Rights
b)
Confucianism
c)
Silk Route
d)
East Asia
11.

In Japan the official religion until 1945 that focuses on the worship of ancestors & nature is _____________.

a)

Christianity

b)

Islam

c)

Shintoism

d)

Hinduism

12.
Urban centers of East Asia have dense populations... thus they suffer from___________
a)
Overcrowding
b)
Surplus Housing
c)
Ample food sources
d)
None of these
13.
What is the highest state of enlightenment for a Buddhist?
a)
Nirvana
b)
The Scientific Method
c)
Nurvona
d)
Reincarnation
14.
What are the three most common Religions in Asia?
a)
Sheikism, Other religions, Judiaism
b)
Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism
c)
Buddhism, Atheism, Hinduism
d)
Islam, Christianity, Buddhism
15.
What is the main concern of a Buddhist trying to reach enlightenment?
a)
trying to earn enough money to support him or herself
b)
Finding enough food to make a large meal with
c)
eliminating all desire from his or her life to get rid of suffering
d)
Proving to everyone around that he or she is the most skilled
16.
Which of the following is the best summary of Confucius' message about social ranking?
a)
Everyone is equal and there is no need to treat people differently
b)
No two people are the same so respect peoples differences
c)
Try hard to move up in your social rank at all costs
d)
Do your best to fufil your role in a social rank, and treat people of lower rank with respect 
17.
Where is Hinduism primarily practiced?
a)
East Asia
b)
South Asia
c)
Southeast Asia
18.
Which of the following is NOT a part of Hinduism?
a)
Ying and Yang symbol
b)
Reincarnation
c)
Karma
d)
Holi Festival of throwing paint
19.
What is reincarnation?
a)
Dieng and going to Heaven
b)
Having eternal life
c)
Building up "Good Energy"
d)
Being reborn as another living being based on your actions in your current life
20.
What is the relationship between Karma and Reincarnation?
a)
Karma is being reborn and reincarnation is building up good deeds
b)
Karma is the meditation that Hindu followers do to get reincarnated
c)
karma and reincarnation are the same thing
d)
Karma is the good deeds people do and Reincarnation is being reborn as a new life
21.

What country is this? (yellow)

a)

Pakistan

b)

India

c)

Bangladesh

d)

Sri Lanka

e)

Nepal

22.

Religion that the majority of Indians practice...

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Sikhism

d)

Jainism

e)

Islam

23.

The positive or negative force caused by a persons actions is called...

a)

Karma

b)

Dharma

c)

Reincarnation

d)

Caste

24.

The repeated rebirth of one's soul into different forms is called...

a)

Karma

b)

Dharma

c)

Reincarnation

d)

Caste

25.

The Ganges River is holy to what religion?

a)

Judaism

b)

Islam

c)

Hinduism

d)

Buddhism