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South Asia

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the four geological processes that South Asia is prone? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY!

a)

Earthquakes

b)

Hurricanes

c)

Avalanches

d)

Tsunamis

e)

Monsoons

2.

South Asia is considered to be a what?

a)

Sub-Continent

b)

Continent

c)

Country

d)

Hemisphere

3.

Which of the following are two ways people adapt/modify to monsoons in South Asia? Check ALL that apply!

a)

Grow rice

b)

Elevated houses and buildings

c)

Earthquake proof buildings

d)

Tsunami warning systems

e)

Desalination

4.

Which of the following is a way people adapt/modify to earthquakes in South Asia?

a)

Modify structures to make them earthquake proof

b)

Tsunami Warning Systems

c)

Grow rice

d)

Elevated houses

5.

Which of the following is a way people adapt/modify to tsunamis in South Asia?

a)

Warning systems

b)

Earthquake proof buildings

c)

Elevated buildings

d)

Sea wall

6.

Which of the following is a similar characteristic between the US and India's government?

a)

One president

b)

Federal System

c)

2 Branches

d)

No constitutions

7.

What is a crucial civic responsibility that the US and India share?

a)

Voting

b)

Respecting the military

c)

Community service

d)

Paying taxes

8.

Which European country colonized South Asia?

a)

Great Britain

b)

France

c)

Germany

d)

Spain

e)

Australia

9.

Why did Pakistan and India split into 2 different countries after their independence?

a)

Religious differences

b)

Government differences

c)

Economic differences

d)

Language differences

10.

Who helped fight for Indian independence with non-violent strategies and tactics?

a)

Mahatma Gandhi

b)

Martin Luther King, Jr

c)

Nelson Mandela

d)

George Washington

11.

India's kingly colonial government was replaced by what after independence?

a)

Democratic government

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Theocracy

12.

What describes Pakistan the best?

a)

Stable, Democratic

b)

Unstable, multiple military coups

c)

Limited, constitutional republic

d)

Theocracy, religious leaders rule

13.

What religions dominate South Asia? Check ALL that apply!

a)

Sikhism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Buddhism

d)

Islam

e)

Christianity

14.

Many different languages are spoken in South Asia?

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Why is English spoken in South Asia?

a)

An impact of British cultural diffusion

b)

Cultural architecture

c)

Trade relationship with the USA

d)

Australian colonization

16.

India:

GDP - $9.5 Trillion

Life Expectancy - 70 years old

Literacy Rate - 74%

Which most accurately describes their economy?

a)

Less Developed

b)

Developed

c)

More Developed

17.

Which industry impacts India's economy the most due to their large labor pool?

a)

Agriculture

b)

Manufacturing

c)

Service

d)

Retail

18.

Besides their service industry, what strengths are in India's economy? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY!

a)

Large labor pool

b)

Natural resources

c)

Entrepreneurs

d)

Movie Industry

e)

Deforestation