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South Asia Review

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which number in the map indicates the nation of Pakistan?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

2.

Which number on the map indicates the location of India?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

3.

Which physical feature has often served as a barrier for trade and travel in South Asia?

a)

The Himalayas

b)

The Ganges River

c)

The Indian Ocean

d)

The Deccan Plateau

4.

India's has a very LARGE population.... TRUE or FALSE

a)

True

b)

False

5.

During India's monsoon season (rainy season), the people have adapted by...

a)

creating senzu beans to feed their families

b)

Traveling to find plutonium

c)

building houses above ground and creating dams

d)

learning swimming techniques to survive

6.

India was the birthplace for of Hinduism and Buddhism.... TRUE or FALSE

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

7.
Which RIVER supplies India with WATER FOR IRRIGATION and according to Hindu religion is considered SACRED
a)
Ganges River
b)
Indus River
c)
Brahmaputra River
d)
Narmada River
8.

Ganges river is considered sacred 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?

a)

The Ganges has become one of the most visited places in the world

b)

Muslims have adopted the Ganges as their most sacred in Islam

c)

It has caused the river to flood more periodically

d)

The river has become one of the most polluted in the world.

9.

Farmers rely on these seasonal winds that bring heavy rain to South Asia.

a)

Typhoons

b)

Hurricanes

c)

Tornadoes

d)

Monsoons

10.

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

a)

Mountains form a natural boundary between India and other countries

b)

Differences in religion caused the enclaves

c)

Dense jungles create the natural boundary

d)

Different European influences in the region

11.

Summer __________________ bring heavy rainfall, while winter __________________ bring dry weather.

a)

cyclones

b)

typhoons

c)

monsoons

d)

hurricanes

12.
What was the major reason for the catastrophic event depicted in the photos?
a)
earthquake
b)
volcanic eruption
c)
monsoon
d)
erosion
13.

When do wet monsoons bring heavy rainfall to India?

a)

Fall

b)

Winter

c)

Spring

d)

Summer

14.

When do monsoons bring dry weather to India?

a)

Fall

b)

Winter

c)

Spring

d)

Summer

15.

What county is letter B?

a)

India

b)

Pakistan

c)

Bangladesh

d)

Bhutan

16.

What county is letter F?

a)

Nepal

b)

Pakistan

c)

Bangladesh

d)

Bhutan

17.

What county is letter G?

a)

Maldives

b)

Sri Lanka

c)

Bangladesh

d)

Bhutan

18.

What physical feature is represented by the #2?

a)

Mt. Fuji

b)

Mt. Everest

c)

Hindu Kush Mts

d)

Ganges Plain

19.

What physical feature is represented by the #3?

a)

Ganges River

b)

Thames River

c)

Indus River

d)

Schuylkill River

20.

What physical features is represented by the #7?

a)

Eastern and Western Ghats

b)

Northern European Plain

c)

Deccan Plateau

d)

Himalayas

21.

What physical features is represented by the #8?

a)

Pacific Ocean

b)

Bay of Bengal

c)

Atlantic Ocean

d)

Indian Ocean

22.
What is the term for a person being reborn after a previous life?
a)
maya
b)
reincarnation
c)
recluse
d)
dharma
23.
Who was the founder of Hinduism?
a)
Abraham
b)
Jesus
c)
Siddhartha 
d)
No real founder
24.
This determines the state of your reincarnation...What goes around, comes around!
a)
Vedas
b)
Karma
c)
Aryans
d)
Upanishads
25.
Where was Buddhism founded?
a)
China
b)
Northern India
c)
North America
d)
South Africa
26.

Buddhism: Holy Book

a)

Tipitaka

b)

Bible

c)

New Testament

27.
Match this term to the correct Religion: Effects of one's action called Karma
a)
Hinduism
b)
Hinduism and Buddhism
c)
Buddhism
d)
Neither
28.
Match this term to the correct Religion: Supreme universal spirit called Brahman
a)
Hinduism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Hinduism and Buddhism
d)
Neither
29.
Match this term to the correct Religion: Earn a living without harming others
a)
Hinduism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Hinduism and Buddhism
d)
Neither
30.

According to Hinduism, which of the following is the supreme spiritual force?

a)

Vishnu

b)

Shiva

c)

Ganesh

d)

Brahman

31.

What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?

a)

to reach a state of blissful peace without desire or suffering (nirvana)

b)

to reach heaven

c)

to be reincarnated into the Dali Lama

d)

to be reach the highest caste

32.

What does Buddha mean?

a)

Suffering

b)

Life of Moderation

c)

Enlightened One

d)

An awakening to the truth

33.

What are the basic teachings of Buddhism called?

a)

Ten Commandments

b)

The Four Noble Truths

c)

Shar'ia Law

d)

The Five Noble Truths

34.
According to Buddha's teaching why do people suffer? 
a)
People suffer because they desire things and self-satisfaction. 
b)
People suffer because they are mean. 
c)
People suffer because they don't go to school. 
d)
People suffer because they want to. 
35.
What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?
a)
Escape the cycle of rebirth
b)
Reach Enlightenment
c)
Follow the Eightfold Path 
d)
Become one with Brahman