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WorksheetsSouthwest and South Asia Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 19mins
This region is unique in World History because it
housed a major world empire.
is home to more than one desert.
lies at the intersection of two continents.
is where the world's major monotheistic religions began
The location of the Indian Ocean is represented by which number?
1
2
3
4
The area known as "Mesopotamia" is found between the rivers
Nile and Congo
Danube and Rhine
Tigris and Euphrates
Yellow and Yangtze
In which of these areas would you now be MOST likely to find the HIGHEST concentration of people who follow Judaism?
1
2
4
5
The conflict over space between Israel and Palestine is MOSTLY due to
trade issues
religious issues
natural resources
racial issues
Which continent was the birthplace of most of the world's major religions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
Asia
Africa
Europe
Americas
· Helped form the "Fertile Crescent" and the Sumerian civilization.
· Over 1,730 miles long and characterized by annual flooding.
· Headwaters are located in Turkey, empties into the Persian Gulf.
Which Middle East geographic feature is being described?
the Suez Canal
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
the Red Sea
the Strait of Hormuz
In the Hindu religion the Ganges River is considered holy, and ritual bathing in its waters is practiced by an estimated 60,000 people per day. What is the MOST LIKELY effect of this practice?
Such use of the river has raised many health risks for the population of the area.
Tourism in the area has increased, and many new settlements are being established along the river.
The government has passed laws to restrict access to the water to discourage pollution and contamination.
The government of India has worked to dam the river flow so people can practice ritual bathing without contaminating the water.
Number "3" represents the country of
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Iran
Pakistan
Due to geographic and political factors, present-day transportation between countries in Southwest Asia is PRIMARILY
by air
by camel
by horse
by railroad
This map is showing what important climate feature of India?
drought
cyclones
monsoon patterns
global warming
Many lands in the Arabian Peninsula have been transformed into agricultural zones due mainly to
new irrigation techniques
changes in weather patterns
democratic governments
the end of terrorist rule
Which of these would be MOST likely to be considered a push factor in Delhi, India?
freedom of speech
freedom of religion
lack of political restrictions
lack of well paying jobs
In Hinduism, a person's dharma -or set of spiritual duties and obligations- is based on
the Vedas.
bad karma.
dedication to Vishnu.
their caste and station in life
Which of these is a characteristic of a monsoon climate?
cold temperatures
a hot and dry climate
large of amounts of rainfall
permanently frozen ground
Which of these would have the GREATEST impact in limiting the growth of cities in the Middle East/Southwest Asia?
water supply
no resources
lack of space
lack of wealth
Which landform has the MOST direct impact on population distribution in South Asia?
Deserts
Mountains
Rift Valleys
Rainforest
One way that wealthier more urbanized countries like Saudi Arabia have dealt with the lack of freshwater is through
deforestation
desalination
desertification
detoxification
The term "caste system" is MOST associated with
Asia
China
India
Iran
Which answers BEST supports the statement that "India is a federal republic"?
The Supreme Court of India can overrule laws created by the Parliament.
They are ruled by a monarch whose powers are limited by a constitution and by custom.
The Legislative branch is made up a bicameral parliament who can check the power of the Executive branch.
The powers of the central government are restricted and the 29 states retain a certain degree of self government
Mohandas Gandhi actively promoted all of the following EXCEPT
civil disobedience
Indian economic autonomy
political autonomy for Pakistan
the coexistence of Hindus and Muslims
Which number is the CLOSEST to the country of Israel?
1
2
3
4
Which number represents the location of the Himalayan Mountain Range?
2
3
4
5
Asia is represented by which number on the map?
2
3
4
5
The area in red represents what country?
Asia
India
Russia
China
