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WorksheetsSouth Asia Review
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Which number in the map indicates the nation of Pakistan?
1
2
3
4
Which number on the map indicates the location of India?
1
2
3
4
Which physical feature has often served as a barrier for trade and travel in South Asia?
The Himalayas
The Ganges River
The Indian Ocean
The Deccan Plateau
India's has a very LARGE population.... TRUE or FALSE
True
False
During India's monsoon season (rainy season), the people have adapted by...
creating senzu beans to feed their families
Traveling to find plutonium
building houses above ground and creating dams
learning swimming techniques to survive
India was the birthplace for of Hinduism and Buddhism.... TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
FALSE
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?
The Ganges has become one of the most visited places in the world
Muslims have adopted the Ganges as their most sacred in Islam
It has caused the river to flood more periodically
The river has become one of the most polluted in the world.
Farmers rely on these seasonal winds that bring heavy rain to South Asia.
Typhoons
Hurricanes
Tornadoes
Monsoons
How did geography contribute to the creation of India’s northern border?
Mountains form a natural boundary between India and other countries
Differences in religion caused the enclaves
Dense jungles create the natural boundary
Different European influences in the region
Summer __________________ bring heavy rainfall, while winter __________________ bring dry weather.
cyclones
typhoons
monsoons
hurricanes
When do wet monsoons bring heavy rainfall to India?
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
When do monsoons bring dry weather to India?
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
What county is letter B?
India
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
What county is letter F?
Nepal
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
What county is letter G?
Maldives
Sri Lanka
Bangladesh
Bhutan
What physical feature is represented by the #2?
Mt. Fuji
Mt. Everest
Hindu Kush Mts
Ganges Plain
What physical feature is represented by the #3?
Ganges River
Thames River
Indus River
Schuylkill River
What physical features is represented by the #7?
Eastern and Western Ghats
Northern European Plain
Deccan Plateau
Himalayas
What physical features is represented by the #8?
Pacific Ocean
Bay of Bengal
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Buddhism: Holy Book
Tipitaka
Bible
New Testament
According to Hinduism, which of the following is the supreme spiritual force?
Vishnu
Shiva
Ganesh
Brahman
What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?
to reach a state of blissful peace without desire or suffering (nirvana)
to reach heaven
to be reincarnated into the Dali Lama
to be reach the highest caste
What does Buddha mean?
Suffering
Life of Moderation
Enlightened One
An awakening to the truth
What are the basic teachings of Buddhism called?
Ten Commandments
The Four Noble Truths
Shar'ia Law
The Five Noble Truths
